Updated ranch on Bennett's Creek with over an acre and a fully finished walkout basement offering incredible flexibility. The main level features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet and en suite bath. The updated kitchen includes a large island and cozy window seat, while the dining room showcases an oversized picture window with water views. The basement level offers 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath, kitchenette, laundry, and separate entrance — well suited for multigenerational living, guests, extended stays, or potential income opportunities. Situated on tidal waterfront, you can launch a kayak right from your backyard and paddle to Bennett's Creek Park or grab a meal at Decoys. Outside, the expansive lot provides room for gardening, entertaining, and enjoying the waterfront lifestyle, plus a large shed for storage, hobbies, or workspace needs. Basement has professional waterproofing system installed by JES - seller reports no water intrusion since installation!
Listing courtesy of Leslie Coleman · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10635884
Chapter · The Water
Life on the water
The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Creek, River.
Frontage
Creek · River ✓ VERIFIED
Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed
5152 N Harbor Road is a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in Suffolk, Virginia, offering 3,778 square feet of living space on a property built in 1965. With two military installations within 20 minutes and Bennett's Creek Park less than a mile away, daily life here balances comfort, space, and easy access.
What sets 5152 N Harbor Road apart is sheer square footage paired with a vintage build that gives you real bones — thick walls, generous room proportions, and a lot footprint that newer subdivisions rarely offer. Five bedrooms means flexibility: home offices, guest suites, hobby rooms, or growing families all fit without compromise. This is the kind of address where you stop outgrowing your home.
BENNETTS HARBOR and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is one of the largest cities by land area on the entire East Coast, and the northern corridor along the Western Branch of the Nansemond River has a distinctly unhurried character that's harder to find closer to the water. Streets like N Harbor Road sit in a transitional zone between established residential pockets and genuine waterfront living — you get the quiet without sacrificing convenience. If you've been searching for a house for sale in Suffolk VA that trades dense suburban sameness for something with a little more breathing room, this part of the city consistently delivers. Suffolk itself is part of Hampton Roads but operates on its own rhythm: local farms, wide roads, and a downtown that's been quietly reinvesting in itself. The city is governed independently, which means lower-density zoning and a different pace than Norfolk or Virginia Beach. Neighbors tend to know each other here.
What's nearby
Bennett's Creek Park and Boat Ramp is just 0.9 miles from the front door — a genuine asset for anyone who kayaks, fishes, or simply wants a green space to walk without driving across town. The Western Branch of the Nansemond feeds into the broader Hampton Roads waterway system from here, so weekend mornings on the water are genuinely accessible. Everyday errands are handled along the Harbour View corridor, where you'll find groceries, pharmacies, dining, and hardware stores clustered within a short drive north. The area has grown considerably over the past decade, meaning the infrastructure around 5152 N Harbor Road is more complete than the rural feel might suggest.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
NSA Northwest Annex is 16 minutes away, and Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is 19 minutes — both well within a practical daily commute. Five bedrooms handle PCS moves that bring extended family or require a dedicated workspace. Suffolk's lower cost basis also tends to stretch a VA loan further than comparable square footage in Virginia Beach or Norfolk, making this address worth a close look for active-duty and veteran households.
Room to grow
Three full baths and five bedrooms across 3,778 square feet means everyone gets their own space — and then some. Bennett's Creek Park is under a mile away for after-school afternoons, and the Harbour View area puts everyday shopping and dining within easy reach. If your current home has started to feel like a puzzle you're losing, 5152 N Harbor Road offers the room to finally spread out.
More buyer questions
How far is 5152 N Harbor Road from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 16 minutes from 5152 N Harbor Road under normal traffic conditions. That puts it among the closer residential options to the installation in the broader Suffolk area.
What is the square footage of 5152 N Harbor Road?
The home measures 3,778 square feet of living space across a 5-bedroom, 3-bath layout. That's a generous footprint for a single-family residence in this part of Suffolk.
Is 5152 N Harbor Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Given the property's proximity to the Western Branch of the Nansemond River, reviewing that designation before making decisions is worthwhile.
How old is the house at 5152 N Harbor Road?
The home was built in 1965, giving it a solid 60-year history. Homes of this era in Suffolk were typically constructed with larger lot footprints and more substantial structural dimensions than many later builds.
What parks or outdoor spaces are near 5152 N Harbor Road?
Bennett's Creek Park and Boat Ramp is 0.9 miles from the address, offering water access, green space, and a public boat launch on the Western Branch of the Nansemond River. It's one of the more accessible outdoor amenities in this part of Suffolk.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Suffolk well. Reach out to get a straight-talk walkthrough of 5152 N Harbor Road and what it could mean for your next chapter.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
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How Far Is?
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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J7 Suffolk
Joint
17min·10.5mi
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NMCP
Navy
21min·14.3mi
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NSA HR
Navy
33min·19.9mi
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NNSY
Navy
20min·15.3mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
23min·16.5mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510156
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510156
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
17 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Nansemond Shores is a waterfront neighborhood in North Suffolk. It sits along the Nansemond River in the Harbour View area, ZIP 23435. The area is known for its scenic river views and a settled setting, with single-family homes on tree-lined streets.
$339KMedian sale · 12 mo
$223Sold $/sq ft
28dDays on market
0For sale now
$127KHH income
87.2%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
Estimates only. Taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.
Estimate your monthly payment
$3,524/mo
Principal & interest
$2,984
Property tax
$373
Home insurance
$168
PMI
None
HOA/Condo (paid separately)
None
Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.
Value & historyComparables
Price context: similar nearby homes$560,000 – $759,900The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
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Questions buyers ask
Is 5152 N Harbor Rd in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Florence Bowser Elementary (VaHome School Score 5.7/10), John Yeates Middle (VaHome School Score 8.4/10), Nansemond River (VaHome School Score 5.5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5152 N Harbor Rd in a flood zone?
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Are there parks near 5152 N Harbor Rd?
Bennett's Creek Park & Boat Ramp is about 0.9 miles away.
Is 5152 N Harbor Rd a waterfront property?
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek,River.
Does 5152 N Harbor Rd have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5152 N Harbor Rd built?
It was built in 1965, per the listing record.
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Listing courtesy of Leslie Coleman · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10635884
5152 N Harbor Rd, Suffolk, Virginia 23435 · MLS #10635884 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.
