Why this home stands out
Four thousand square feet in Suffolk is a different proposition than four thousand square feet almost anywhere else in Hampton Roads — the lots are generous, the streets are quieter, and the pace lets a house this size actually breathe. Rivercliff Crescent is a curved, residential street with the kind of established canopy and settled character that newer subdivisions spend decades trying to grow into. Five bedrooms and 3.1 baths means room for everyone, plus the flexibility that comes with a home built when builders weren't shy about square footage.
RIVER CLIFF and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is the largest city by land area in Virginia, and that geography shapes daily life in ways residents genuinely appreciate. You're not fighting for space here — the city stretches across farmland, waterways, and well-kept residential corridors that feel a world away from the density of Virginia Beach or Norfolk, yet remain firmly connected to the broader Hampton Roads metro. The 23435 zip code sits in the northern and western reaches of Suffolk, where newer commercial growth along Route 17 and the Western Branch area meets older, tree-lined residential streets. Rivercliff Crescent carries that same character — a quiet crescent-shaped street that loops away from through traffic, giving the block an insular, neighborhood-first feel. Families comparing homes for sale in Suffolk often find this part of the city punches above its weight: the commutes are manageable, the lots are real, and the sense of community is something you notice quickly.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from Rivercliff Crescent. The Harbour View corridor along Route 17 puts grocery stores, pharmacies, and a solid range of restaurants within a short drive — think Harris Teeter, Chick-fil-A, and local spots that have built loyal followings. Bennett's Creek Park is close by, offering boat ramp access, trails, and open green space along the Western Branch of the Nansemond River. For coffee runs, Starbucks and local cafés are reachable in under ten minutes. The broader Western Branch and Harbour View area has matured into one of Suffolk's most walkable commercial pockets, so you're rarely going far for the things you need most.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk sits about 15 minutes away, and NSA Northwest Annex is roughly 22 minutes out — both reachable without touching the tunnel or the bridge, which is a genuine quality-of-life advantage in Hampton Roads. A VA loan is a natural fit for a home this size, and five bedrooms give you the flexibility to set up a dedicated office, a guest room, or whatever the next deployment cycle demands. Families browsing homes for sale zoned for Nansemond River High School and homes for sale zoned for Driver Elementary School will find this address lands in both zones.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you playing Tetris with bedrooms and sharing bathrooms on a schedule, 4,000 square feet changes the math entirely. Five bedrooms means every kid gets their own space, you keep a guest room, and you still have room left over for a home office or a dedicated playroom. The 1975 build means the bones are solid and the rooms are proportioned generously — no awkward layouts, no chopped-up spaces. Rivercliff Crescent is the kind of address where families put down roots and stop moving.
More buyer questions
How far is 4241 Rivercliff Crescent from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive is approximately 15 minutes under normal conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to that installation in Suffolk. The route avoids tunnels and major bridge crossings, which keeps the commute predictable.
What zip code is 4241 Rivercliff Crescent in?
The property is in the 23435 zip code, which covers a significant portion of northern and western Suffolk including the Harbour View and Western Branch areas. Buyers browsing homes for sale in 23435 will find this part of Suffolk offers a strong mix of established neighborhoods and convenient access to Route 17 retail.
Is 4241 Rivercliff Crescent in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Your agent can walk you through what that designation means for insurance purposes.
How much living space does 4241 Rivercliff Crescent offer?
The home measures 4,000 square feet with five bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms across a layout built in 1975, when square footage was distributed generously. That size puts it among the more spacious single-family options in the area.
What parks or outdoor spaces are near Rivercliff Crescent in Suffolk?
Bennett's Creek Park is one of the closest green spaces, offering boat ramp access, walking trails, and open waterfront along the Western Branch of the Nansemond River. The broader Harbour View area also has greenways and recreational amenities within a short drive.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Suffolk well. Reach out to get a straight answer on what 4241 Rivercliff Crescent looks like for your situation.
