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$309,700
$172 / sqft · est. $1,822/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,800sqft
26days on market

7396 Birch Island Rd, Wakefield, VA 23888

Under ContractResidential · built 1989 · ALL OTHERS AREA 70

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This home brings you all the peace of mind with a brand-new roof, new siding, a new HVAC system, plus a fully renovated interior. Sitting on 2.5 acres, it shows like new construction with new LVP flooring throughout the common areas and new carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen features brand-new white shaker cabinets, modern granite, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms were designed with thoughtful attention to detail and modern touches. Hurry up and tour this gem!

Listing courtesy of Steffanie Battles · 1st Class Real Estate Flagship · REIN MLS #10639073

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A four-bedroom, two-bath home on 2.5 private acres in Wakefield, Virginia — offering genuine elbow room, a manageable 1,800 square feet of living space, and the kind of quiet that's genuinely hard to find at this scale anywhere in Hampton Roads.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 7396 Birch Island Road apart is the land. Two and a half acres in Sussex County gives you space to breathe, garden, store equipment, or simply enjoy a backyard that doesn't end at a fence six feet from your door. Built in 1989, the home is a solid single-family residence with four bedrooms and two full baths — practical square footage paired with an unusually generous lot for the price range.

ALL OTHERS AREA 70 and the Wakefield real estate market

Wakefield sits in Sussex County, tucked into the rural heart of southeastern Virginia where the pace slows down and the landscape opens up. This part of the state — sometimes called the Peanut Belt — has a deep agricultural history, and you feel it in the wide lots, tree-lined roads, and unhurried character of the community. The ALL OTHERS AREA 70 designation simply reflects that this property sits outside any formal platted subdivision, which in practice means fewer restrictions and more freedom over how you use your land. Wakefield itself is a small town with a tight-knit identity. The annual Virginia Peanut Festival draws visitors from across the region each fall, and the town square has the kind of low-key charm that's increasingly rare. For a home in Wakefield, Virginia on Birch Island Road, you're trading the density of the coast for genuine countryside living — and for the right buyer, that trade is everything.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Birch Island Road. Wakefield's small commercial corridor handles basics, and the town is home to a handful of local diners and family-owned shops worth getting to know. For a broader grocery run or a bigger-box errand, Franklin — about 15 minutes west — fills in the gaps with a Walmart Supercenter and additional dining options. Courtland is similarly close for quick stops. Windsor and Smithfield are reachable in under 30 minutes for specialty shopping or a night out. The Blackwater River State Forest and nearby rural roads make this area a draw for hunters, anglers, and anyone who values outdoor space close to home.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is roughly 46 minutes from Birch Island Road — a commute that's longer than base-adjacent housing but one that buys you 2.5 acres of private land in exchange. For service members who want space, quiet, and room for vehicles, equipment, or animals, this property offers a lifestyle that tighter neighborhoods simply can't match. BAH for the area supports ownership at this distance for many paygrades.

For first-time buyers

If you've been priced out of smaller lots closer to the coast, 7396 Birch Island Road reframes what's possible. Four bedrooms, two baths, and 2.5 acres in Sussex County means you're getting genuine space — inside and out — at a scale that's rare for a first purchase. The 1989 build is established and solid, and rural Sussex County carries lower costs of living than the Hampton Roads metro.

More buyer questions

How far is 7396 Birch Island Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from Birch Island Road to Fort Eustis runs approximately 46 minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading northeast via Route 460 and I-664. It's a rural-to-suburban commute that trades proximity for privacy and acreage.

What county is 7396 Birch Island Road in?

The property is located in Sussex County, Virginia — a rural county in the southeastern part of the state, separate from the Hampton Roads metro jurisdictions.

Is there an HOA at 7396 Birch Island Road?

This property sits outside any formal platted subdivision in the ALL OTHERS AREA 70 designation, which means there is no HOA governing the property.

What is the flood zone status for 7396 Birch Island Road?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any applicable zone details.

How much land comes with 7396 Birch Island Road?

The property includes 2.5 acres, offering substantial outdoor space for gardening, storage, recreational use, or simply enjoying a private rural setting with meaningful distance from neighboring homes.

Want to walk the full 2.5 acres and get a feel for the space? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty can schedule a showing and answer your questions about Sussex County ownership.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

  • ElementarySurry Elementary
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  • MiddleLuther P. Jackson Middle
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  • HighSurry Co.
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1989

Price / sqft

$172

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,500/yr

County

Surry County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639073

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,800
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
2.5000
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 70
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51183C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

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

$1,822/mo

Principal & interest

$1,607

Property tax

$125

Home insurance

$90

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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 & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$309,700

Price / Sq Ft

$172

Annual Taxes

$1,500

Monthly Tax

$125

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.48%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 10, 2026$309,700—
Price reducedJun 24, 2026$309,700−$10,000
Currently listed—$309,700—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Wakefield Assessor (Google)

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 7396 Birch Island Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Surry Elementary, Luther P. Jackson Middle, Surry Co.. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 7396 Birch Island 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.
Does 7396 Birch Island Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 7396 Birch Island Rd built?+
It was built in 1989, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Steffanie Battles · 1st Class Real Estate Flagship · REIN MLS #10639073

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7396 Birch Island Rd, Wakefield, Virginia 23888 · MLS #10639073 · 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.

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