A rare South Suffolk find! This "one of a kind" 4 bedroom 3 full bath Colonial sits on a beautiful 5.9-acre corner lot and is full of the character and charm you would expect from a home built in the 1800s. This historic home has been modernized with many updates including a 6 zone mini-split heating and cooling system all while leaving the uniqueness in tact. Seller reported total utility costs ONLY $33 per month due to installed solar system which is inconspicuously tucked away in the spacious back yard away from the house. Why pay any more high electric utility bills?!!
Listing courtesy of Ann Crusenberry · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10642482
A four-bedroom, three-bath home in Suffolk, Virginia, carrying more than 160 years of history on a property that offers generous square footage, genuine architectural character, and the kind of quiet that is genuinely hard to find this close to Hampton Roads.
Built in 1860, 8441 Arthur Drive is one of the rare opportunities to own a piece of pre-Civil War Virginia residential history without sacrificing livable space. At 2,733 square feet spread across four bedrooms and three full baths, the home balances historic bones with room enough for modern daily life. Properties of this era and scale in Suffolk simply do not come to market often.
ALL OTHERS AREA 63 and the Suffolk real estate market
Arthur Drive sits in the western reaches of Suffolk — Virginia's largest city by land area, and one that still manages to feel unhurried despite steady growth across the region. This corner of Suffolk, zip code 23438, is rural-edge territory: expect wide lots, mature tree lines, and neighbors who wave from the driveway rather than the sidewalk. The pace here is deliberately slower than the dense corridors closer to the coast, which is exactly what draws people out this way. Suffolk itself spans from the Great Dismal Swamp on the south and west to the busy commercial strips near the Chesapeake border on the east, giving residents an unusual range of environments within one city. Western Suffolk in particular rewards those who want acreage-class privacy without crossing into truly remote territory. You're still within reasonable reach of everyday conveniences, and Interstate 58 and Route 460 keep the broader Hampton Roads metro accessible when you need it.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands pull you toward the Route 460 corridor, where grocery options, pharmacies, and fuel stops are clustered without the congestion of denser suburbs. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is practically in your backyard — a 112,000-acre preserve with hiking and paddling trails that most Hampton Roads residents drive an hour to reach. Downtown Suffolk, with its small-city dining scene and historic Main Street, is a reasonable drive east. For larger retail runs, the Harbour View area in northern Suffolk and the Western Branch corridor in Chesapeake are both accessible via major routes.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is roughly 29 minutes from Arthur Drive, making this a practical address for personnel assigned there. The home's four bedrooms handle a growing family comfortably, and VA loan eligibility can make a property at this price point more accessible than many buyers expect. Western Suffolk also tends to offer more square footage per dollar than neighborhoods closer to the waterfront bases.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been scrolling past subdivision houses that all feel the same, 8441 Arthur Drive is a different conversation entirely. An 1860 build means hand-crafted details, thick walls, and a presence that newer construction simply cannot replicate. Four bedrooms and three full baths mean you don't have to sacrifice function for character — this home offers both in the same package.
More buyer questions
How far is 8441 Arthur Drive from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive runs approximately 29 minutes under typical conditions, heading east along Route 460 toward downtown Suffolk. That commute is among the shorter ones for western Suffolk addresses assigned to that installation.
What is the lot situation like on Arthur Drive in this part of Suffolk?
Western Suffolk's 23438 zip code is characterized by larger, rural-edge parcels with mature landscaping and significant separation between homes — a notably different feel from the denser eastern and northern parts of the city.
Is 8441 Arthur Drive part of an HOA?
No HOA is associated with this address, which is consistent with the rural-character properties common to this section of western Suffolk.
Are there flood zone considerations for this property?
Flood zone designation for 8441 Arthur Drive is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the current FEMA map classification specific to this parcel.
How can a VA loan work for a historic property like this one?
VA loans can be used on properties built well before modern construction standards, though the home must meet VA Minimum Property Requirements at the time of appraisal — a VA-experienced lender can walk you through what that means for a home of this era.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know western Suffolk well. Reach out through vahome.com to ask questions or schedule a walkthrough of 8441 Arthur Drive.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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J7 Suffolk
Joint
19min·15.8mi
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NW Annex
Navy
59min·47.2mi
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NNSY
Navy
44min·39.4mi
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NMCP
Navy
46min·39.7mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
46min·40.6mi
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
54.5 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.
Holy Neck is a rural, historic area in southwest Suffolk, Virginia. It is centered along Holy Neck Road in the 23437 ZIP code. Farmland, open country, and larger lots define the area.
$430KMedian sale · 12 mo
$202Sold $/sq ft
20dDays on market
2For sale now
$88KHH income
83.9%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
$2,665/mo
Principal & interest
$2,205
Property tax
$336
Home insurance
$124
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$469,900 – $799,000The 4 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 1 sold). Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
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:
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.
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Questions buyers ask
Is 8441 Arthur Dr in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Southwestern Elementary (VaHome School Score 6.3/10), Forest Glen Middle (VaHome School Score 5.2/10), Lakeland (VaHome School Score 2.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 8441 Arthur Dr 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 8441 Arthur Dr have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 8441 Arthur Dr built?
It was built in 1860, per the listing record.
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Listing courtesy of Ann Crusenberry · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10642482
8441 Arthur Dr, Suffolk, Virginia 23438 · MLS #10642482 · 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.
