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SuffolkPARKSIDE AT BENNETTS CREEKLot197 Raintree Cir✓ Source: REIN MLS #10597430 · record updated Sep 1, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$225,000
384days on market

Lot197 Raintree Cir, Suffolk, VA 23435

ActiveLand and Farms · PARKSIDE AT BENNETTS CREEK

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Creek, Deep Water, Marsh, Navigable.

Frontage

Creek · Marsh ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,600/yr

County

Suffolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10597430

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Creek,Deep Water,Marsh,Navigable
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Electric Avail, Gas Avail, Sewer Avail, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.5000
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
PARKSIDE AT BENNETTS CREEK
Zoning
RESIDENT
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Occupancy Permit

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

About this home

Prime building site in The Waterfront at Parkside overlooking Bennett's Creek. Custom Builder to Build New Home on Subject Lot- sale to be part of a new construction agreement to build a single family home on Lot 197 Raintree Circle in Parkside. Deep water access, homeowner can have a pier built for boat. Wooded backyard is part of the Resource Protection area, over a half acre of land, lot extends to the creek. Builder has home plans to choose from or on-staff architect can design your client's custom home plan. Located adjacent to Bennett's Creek Park with free boat ramp that access the Nansemond River. Minutes to I-664/Harbour View. Enjoy scenic views over the marsh and creek on this waterfront homesite in The Waterfront at Parkside- Community Clubhouse and Pool membership.

Listing courtesy of Mark Edwards · East West Realty-Hampton Roads · REIN MLS #10597430

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

Lot 197 Raintree Circle is a half-acre residential lot in Parkside at Bennetts Creek, Suffolk, Virginia 23435 — a quiet, established community minutes from NSA Northwest Annex, everyday shopping, waterfront parks, and the broader Hampton Roads metro.

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Why this home stands out

Half-acre lots in a platted Suffolk subdivision are genuinely rare at this price tier. Lot 197 gives you the canvas to build exactly the home you want — your floor plan, your finishes, your timeline — inside a cohesive neighborhood with existing infrastructure and street presence. The lot's generous footprint allows for a substantial home, side-entry garage, and real yard space without the compromises that smaller parcels force.

PARKSIDE AT BENNETTS CREEK and the Suffolk real estate market

Parkside at Bennetts Creek sits in the northern reaches of Suffolk, a city that has quietly become one of Hampton Roads' most appealing addresses. The neighborhood carries a relaxed, residential feel — wide lots, mature tree lines, and streets calm enough that kids actually use them. Suffolk itself is the largest city by land area in Virginia, and that scale translates to breathing room you simply don't find closer to the water. The 23435 zip code places you in a pocket of the city that balances suburban comfort with genuine access: you're a short drive from the Harbour View corridor, the Chesapeake border, and the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River. Families comparing homes for sale in Suffolk consistently note how much value the northern end of the city delivers relative to comparable lots elsewhere in Hampton Roads. Lot 197 Raintree Circle sits squarely in that sweet spot.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely easy from Raintree Circle. Food Lion is 0.3 miles away for quick grocery runs, and Harris Teeter is just 0.8 miles out when you want a fuller shop. Decoys Seafood and Hong Kong Restaurant are both within 0.4 miles for weeknight dinners, and Domino's Pizza is right at 0.3 miles for the nights you don't cook. Bennett's Creek Park and Boat Ramp is 0.6 miles away — a waterfront green space with launch access that makes weekend mornings feel like a small adventure. Starbucks is 0.7 miles out, and Burn Boot Camp is 0.8 miles if you prefer your mornings more intense.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Northwest Annex is a 14-minute drive from Lot 197, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is reachable in about 19 minutes — a commute range that works well for most duty schedules. Building on a half-acre lot means you can design a home sized to your family's actual needs, and a VA loan can cover construction financing through a one-time-close product. Suffolk homes for sale at this acreage rarely sit this close to two installations at once.

For families upgrading

If you're weighing homes for sale zoned for Nansemond River High School and homes for sale zoned for Creekside Elementary School, Lot 197 puts you inside that attendance zone with room to build a home scaled for a growing family. A half-acre gives you space for a true backyard, a side-load garage, and the kind of setback that makes a house feel like a home rather than a box on a postage stamp.

More buyer questions

How far is Lot 197 Raintree Circle from NSA Northwest Annex?

The drive from Raintree Circle to NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 14 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential build sites to that installation in the 23435 zip code.

What utilities and infrastructure are available at this lot?

Parkside at Bennetts Creek is a platted subdivision with existing street infrastructure in place; prospective buyers should verify water, sewer, gas, and electric availability and connection requirements with the City of Suffolk prior to purchase.

Is Lot 197 Raintree Circle in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section or consult FEMA's current flood map for the most accurate designation before building.

What can be built on a half-acre lot in this Suffolk neighborhood?

Suffolk's zoning for residential lots in Parkside at Bennetts Creek typically permits single-family detached construction; setback requirements, impervious surface limits, and any community covenants will govern the buildable envelope, so a pre-purchase review of the recorded plat and HOA documents is recommended.

Are there HOA rules that apply to Lot 197 Raintree Circle?

Parkside at Bennetts Creek does have a homeowners association; buyers should request the current CC&Rs, architectural guidelines, and any applicable fees from the seller or the HOA directly to understand what design standards apply to new construction.

Ready to walk the lot or talk through the build process? Tom and Dariya Milan know this corner of Suffolk well — reach out and let's map out your next step together.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510156

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

Explore this neighborhood

Parkside at Bennett's Creek

Parkside at Bennett's Creek is a single-family home community in the North Suffolk area, set near Bennett's Creek Park and Creekside Elementary School with quick access to U.

$549K

Median sale · 12 mo

$206

Sold $/sq ft

30d

Days on market

4

For sale now

$149K

HH income

80.4%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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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

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

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

$1,366/mo

Principal & interest

$1,167

Property tax

$133

Home insurance

$66

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 & history

Judge value on real ground

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$225,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$1,600

Monthly Tax

$133

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.71%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 13, 2025$225,000
Currently listed$225,000

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:

Suffolk Real Estate Assessor

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.

Market tempo

384 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is Lot197 Raintree Cir in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Creekside Elementary (VaHome School Score 4.6/10), John Yeates Middle (VaHome School Score 8.4/10), Nansemond River (VaHome School Score 6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is Lot197 Raintree Cir 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.
Is there a gym near Lot197 Raintree Cir?+
Yes — Hot Yoga Suffolk is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near Lot197 Raintree Cir?+
Bennett's Creek Park & Boat Ramp is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to Lot197 Raintree Cir?+
Food Lion is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Domino's Pizza (0.4 mi).
Is Lot197 Raintree Cir a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek,Deep Water,Marsh,Navigable.
Does Lot197 Raintree Cir have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

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

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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