16 days on market
$325,000
9000 Gates Rd
Suffolk, Virginia 23437
MLS# 10632925 · ALL OTHERS AREA 63 · Suffolk VA
Updated 2 days ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,000/mo
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Price / sq ft
$129
2,516 sq ft
Days on market
16
HOA
None
Year built
1900
126 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
2,516
Garage
No
About this home
Step into timeless character and modern comfort in this beautifully maintained farmhouse, originally built in the 1900s. Offering over 2,500 square feet and set on approximately 1.6 acres, this home blends classic charm with functional living. The main level features two spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, along with a formal dining room, inviting living room, eat-in kitchen, and laundry room. Upst…
Listed by Nicole Hardy · Fathom Realty
VaHome Team property overview
A century-old four-bedroom home on nearly 1.7 acres in Suffolk, Virginia — where genuine space, historic character, and a quiet rural setting come together on Gates Road in a way that's genuinely hard to find this close to the city.
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Why this home stands out
Built in 1900, 9000 Gates Road carries more than a century of craftsmanship into a package that delivers 2,516 square feet, four bedrooms, and two baths on 1.643 acres of land. That lot size alone separates this property from nearly everything else in the area — room to breathe, room to garden, room to simply exist without a neighbor ten feet away. Historic bones, real acreage, and a Suffolk address: that combination is increasingly rare.
ALL OTHERS AREA 63 and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is Virginia's largest city by land area, and Gates Road sits in the western reaches where the city's rural character is still very much intact. This part of Suffolk — catalogued as ALL OTHERS AREA 63 — is a patchwork of working farms, wooded lots, and established homesteads that have defined this corridor for generations. If you've been searching suffolk va homes for sale and kept finding subdivisions packed tight together, this address is a different answer entirely. The city of Suffolk itself offers a genuine small-city feel with a historic downtown, local restaurants, and easy access to Route 58 and I-664 for commutes toward Norfolk, Chesapeake, or the Peninsula. Western Suffolk moves at its own pace — mornings are quiet, skies are wide, and the land still means something here.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are manageable from Gates Road. The Route 58 corridor in downtown Suffolk puts grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, and dining within roughly 15 to 20 minutes. Constant's Wharf Park and Marina in downtown Suffolk is a short drive for waterfront walks and local events. For bigger shopping runs, Chesapeake's Greenbrier area is accessible in about 30 to 35 minutes via Route 58 East. Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is approximately 35 minutes away, making this a workable commute for military households stationed there.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
If you're stationed at Joint Staff J7 Suffolk, a 35-minute commute from Gates Road is a reasonable trade for 1.6 acres and a four-bedroom home with real square footage. Suffolk real estate in this corridor offers a pace of life that's hard to replicate closer to base — and a VA loan can make a historic property like this one genuinely accessible for eligible buyers.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms, 2,516 square feet, and nearly 1.7 acres means your family has room to actually spread out — inside and outside. Whether that means a vegetable garden, a fire pit, space for a workshop, or just a yard where kids can disappear for hours, 9000 Gates Road delivers the kind of breathing room that most suburban lots simply can't offer.
For buyers drawn to character
Homes built in 1900 don't come around often, and when they do, they rarely sit on 1.6 acres with this much usable space. If you're drawn to properties with real history — original-era construction, a sense of permanence, and land that gives the house room to exist on its own terms — 9000 Gates Road is exactly the kind of address worth a serious look.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 9000 Gates Road from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive from 9000 Gates Road to Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is approximately 35 minutes under normal traffic conditions, primarily via Route 58 East.
What is the lot size at 9000 Gates Road, Suffolk?
The property sits on 1.643 acres, which is notably larger than most residential lots in the broader Suffolk area and provides substantial outdoor space around the home.
How old is the home at 9000 Gates Road?
The home was built in 1900, making it well over a century old — a genuine piece of early 20th-century residential construction in western Suffolk.
Is 9000 Gates Road 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 for the specific parcel.
What are the nearest grocery stores and services to 9000 Gates Road?
The Route 58 commercial corridor in downtown Suffolk — roughly 15 to 20 minutes away — is the closest concentration of grocery stores, pharmacies, and everyday services for residents of this address.
Want to walk the property or talk through what 1.6 acres in western Suffolk looks like up close? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help you explore it.
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Location & Neighborhood
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9000 Gates RD, Suffolk
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
2,516
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$325,000
Price / Sq Ft
$129
Annual Taxes
$2,622
Monthly Tax
$219
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.81%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 3, 2026 | $325,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $325,000 | — |
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About buying in Suffolk
Suffolk is Hampton Roads' fastest-growing city and one of the largest in Virginia by land area. Buyers find a mix of new-construction subdivisions in northern neighborhoods like Harbour View and Burbage Grant, charming historic homes in Downtown Suffolk, and substantial rural and waterfront properties throughout the southern half of the city. Suffolk's lower cost of living, generous lot sizes, and easy commute to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard make it especially appealing to growing families and military households.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,000/moPrincipal & interest
$1,686
Property tax
$219
Home insurance
$95
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by Fathom Realty · MLS# 10632925
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$325,000
9000 Gates RD, SUFFOLK VA 23437
Suffolk, Virginia 23437
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