Why this home stands out
Seventeen-plus acres inside city limits is genuinely hard to find anywhere in Hampton Roads, and Suffolk is one of the last places where it still happens. The 1945 farmhouse gives you a livable structure from day one — 1,023 square feet of honest, older construction — while the surrounding land is the real story. Whether you're thinking horses, a large garden, outbuildings, or simply privacy that most properties can't offer, the acreage here creates options that a standard residential lot never could.
ALL OTHERS AREA 63 and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is Virginia's largest city by land area, and that scale shapes everything about daily life here. The western reaches of the city — where Holland Road runs — feel distinctly rural without being remote. You're surrounded by farmland, tree lines, and long sight lines, yet downtown Suffolk and its services are a short drive east. If you've been searching for houses for sale in Suffolk VA with real land attached, this corridor is one of the few places where that search actually pays off. ALL OTHERS AREA 63 is a broad designation covering properties outside Suffolk's named subdivisions — a reflection of how much open and agricultural land the city still holds. That's a feature, not a gap. It means fewer density constraints, more flexibility in how land is used, and neighbors who generally value space and quiet. Suffolk sits in the heart of Hampton Roads, with easy access to Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and the broader metro, while maintaining a pace and character that's distinctly its own.
What's nearby
Holland Road puts everyday errands within a reasonable drive. Grocery options and fuel are available along Route 58 and Pruden Boulevard, both reachable in under 10 minutes. Suffolk's historic downtown — with local dining, the Nansemond River waterfront, and city services — is roughly 15 minutes east. For larger retail, Chesapeake's Greenbrier corridor is about 20 minutes away. Outdoor recreation is close too: Lone Star Lakes Park offers trails and fishing within the city, and the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail is a short drive south for cycling and walking. Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is approximately 12 minutes away, making this a practical location for personnel assigned there.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
If you're stationed at Joint Staff J7 Suffolk, a 12-minute commute from 17-plus acres is an unusually good combination. VA loan eligibility can make financing a property like this more accessible than many buyers expect — and the land gives your family room that base housing simply can't match. It's worth running the numbers with someone who knows how VA loans work on land-and-farm properties.
For families upgrading
For a family ready to trade a subdivision lot for something with real breathing room, 3316 Holland Road resets the scale entirely. Seventeen acres means space for animals, a large garden, outbuildings, or simply a backyard that doesn't end at a fence line six feet away. The existing farmhouse keeps you from starting from scratch, and the land gives you a long runway to build the property into exactly what your family wants over time.
More buyer questions
How far is 3316 Holland Road from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive is approximately 12 minutes under normal conditions, making it one of the more convenient off-base locations for personnel assigned there.
What can the 17.27 acres at 3316 Holland Road be used for?
Suffolk's land-use regulations govern what's permissible, but properties of this size in the area have historically supported agricultural use, livestock, outbuildings, and low-density residential development — a conversation with the city's planning department will clarify current zoning specifics.
Is 3316 Holland Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
What is the condition of the 1945 farmhouse at 3316 Holland Road?
The structure dates to 1945 and spans 1,023 square feet across two bedrooms — a professional inspection is the right way to assess current condition before making any decisions.
Where is 3316 Holland Road relative to downtown Suffolk?
Downtown Suffolk is roughly 15 minutes east along Route 58, putting city services, dining, and the Nansemond River waterfront within an easy drive.
Curious whether 3316 Holland Road fits what you're looking for? Tom and Dariya Milan know Suffolk's land market well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
