Why this home stands out
Seven-plus acres inside city limits is genuinely uncommon, and that's the headline at 3504 Bridge Road. You get the breathing room of a rural homestead — mature trees, open land, room for a workshop, a garden, or simply wide-open sky — while staying minutes from grocery stores, coffee shops, and fitness studios. The 2,482-square-foot footprint gives you space to live large without the land feeling wasted.
SLEEPY HOLE and the Suffolk real estate market
Sleepy Hole sits in the northern reaches of Suffolk, Virginia, a city that blends small-town character with serious regional connectivity. The neighborhood takes its name from the nearby Sleepy Hole Park along the Nansemond River, and the area carries that same unhurried, wooded quality — larger lots, quieter streets, and a sense that your neighbors aren't right on top of you. Suffolk itself is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and that scale means you'll find pockets of genuine countryside coexisting with modern retail corridors just a few minutes away. Professionals working at the dod suffolk complex will find the location especially practical, with quick access via Route 17 and nearby connector roads. The city has grown steadily over the past decade, drawing families and military households who want more land for their dollar without sacrificing access to Hampton Roads' broader job market, medical facilities, and waterways.
What's nearby
Daily errands are handled with almost zero effort. Great Bottles and Harris Teeter are both within half a mile, with Food Lion another option just 0.8 miles out. Coffee is a quick trip — Starbucks and Einstein Bros. Bagels are within 0.4 miles, so your morning routine stays intact. Souper Pho & Banh Mi is right around the corner for a casual weeknight dinner. Fitness options are stacked nearby too: Hot Yoga Suffolk and Burn Boot Camp are under half a mile, and Orangetheory Fitness is less than a mile away. You have genuine variety without driving far.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is a 13-minute drive from 3504 Bridge Road, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is reachable in about 19 minutes — both well within a comfortable daily commute. The 7.3-acre lot gives military families the kind of private, low-density living that's hard to find this close to base. A VA loan can make a property like this especially accessible; ask about how BAH in this area aligns with ownership here.
For buyers drawn to character
If your ideal home involves acreage, a 1960s bones-and-character build, and room to make the land your own, 3504 Bridge Road is worth a serious look. The original construction era gives you solid mid-century proportions, and 7.3 acres means you can add outbuildings, expand gardens, or simply preserve the natural landscape around you. Properties with this much land this close to Suffolk's retail core don't surface often.
More buyer questions
How far is 3504 Bridge Road from NSA Northwest Annex?
The drive from 3504 Bridge Road to NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 13 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more convenient commutes available in the Suffolk area for personnel assigned there.
How far is 3504 Bridge Road from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 19 minutes from this address, traveling northeast via Route 17 and I-664 — a manageable daily commute for medical staff or patients with regular appointments.
What is the lot size at 3504 Bridge Road, and how does it compare to the neighborhood?
The lot is 7.3 acres, which is substantially larger than most residential parcels in Sleepy Hole and rare for properties this close to Suffolk's commercial corridors — it's a genuine differentiator for buyers who want land.
Is 3504 Bridge Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check that section for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What grocery stores and everyday amenities are near 3504 Bridge Road?
Harris Teeter and Great Bottles are both within 0.4 miles, Food Lion is under a mile away, and a Starbucks is just 0.2 miles from the property — everyday needs are covered without a significant drive.
Want to walk the full 7.3 acres or talk through what ownership here looks like? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out and let's set up a visit.
