Holland Homes for Sale in Suffolk, VA
Holland is a historic rural village in the southwestern corner of Suffolk, Virginia, set where Holland Road (U.S. Route 58) meets Ruritan Boulevard and South Quay Road (State Route 189). Originally known as Holland's Corner, it grew up as a crossroads trading center after the Atlantic and Danville Railroad reached the area in 1888, and it was incorporated as an independent town in 1900. After a major fire on New Year's Day 1910, much of the village center was rebuilt in brick. Holland later dissolved into the City of Nansemond in 1972, and Nansemond merged into the City of Suffolk in 1974. Today its compact village center, recognized as the Holland Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, is ringed by working farmland, open fields, and larger lots. Housing here ranges from late-19th- and early-20th-century homes and farmhouses near the old commercial corner to ranches, custom builds, and acreage parcels spread across the surrounding countryside.
5 homes for sale in Holland right now.
5
Active Listings
$459,999
Median List Price
$195
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
18
Avg. Days on Market
15d ago
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$500,000
6753 S Quay RD, SUFFOLK VA 23437
Suffolk, Virginia 23437
$465,000
3200 Vermeer DR, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23453
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453
$459,999
25253 KELSIE ST, WINDSOR VA 23487
Windsor, Virginia 23487
$299,900
4141 Benjamin Harrison DR, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23452
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
$60,000
145 Dutch RD, SUFFOLK VA 23437
Suffolk, Virginia 23437
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Living in Holland
Daily life in Holland is tied to the land, with tree-lined streets at the village core giving way to peanut, cotton, and soybean fields, barns, and wooded acreage. The community has deep civic roots: the very first Ruritan Club was chartered here in 1928, and that tradition of small-town gatherings still shapes local life around churches, the historic depot area, and seasonal events. Everyday errands, groceries, and dining are a short drive away along Route 58 toward the larger Suffolk shopping corridors, while downtown Suffolk adds restaurants, the riverfront, and the long-running Suffolk Peanut Fest each fall. Outdoor time centers on the open rural landscape, nearby waterways, and trips to reservoirs such as Lake Kilby and Lake Meade or the parks closer to the city center. Commuters use Route 58 and Route 460 to reach downtown Suffolk and connect onward to U.S. 17, I-664, and the wider Hampton Roads job markets in Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and beyond.
Holland's housing stock spans more than a century, anchored by late-19th- and early-20th-century homes, classic farmhouses, and historic structures in the village center, then opening up to mid-century ranches, newer custom homes, and acreage and farm parcels across the surrounding countryside. Inventory tends to be limited and turns over slowly, since many properties sit on large lots or working land held in long-term ownership. Demand is shaped by buyers looking for room to spread out, agricultural and equestrian potential, and a rural setting that still keeps Route 58 access to greater Suffolk and Hampton Roads. The result is a market defined less by volume than by the character of individual homes, lot sizes, and land, where a particular rural property can be hard to find and worth the wait.
Holland real estate FAQ
Where exactly is Holland located within Suffolk?+
Holland sits in the rural southwestern part of the City of Suffolk, centered on the crossroads where Holland Road (U.S. Route 58) meets Ruritan Boulevard and South Quay Road (State Route 189). It is southwest of downtown Suffolk and surrounded by open farmland.
Is Holland its own town or part of Suffolk?+
Holland was an independent incorporated town from 1900 until it dissolved into the City of Nansemond in 1972; Nansemond then merged into the City of Suffolk in 1974. It remains a distinct, named village community within the larger city today.
What kinds of homes and lots are typical in Holland?+
You'll find historic homes and farmhouses near the village center, plus ranches, custom-built houses, and larger acreage and farm parcels across the surrounding countryside. Lot sizes here tend to be generous compared with Suffolk's more suburban areas.
What makes Holland historically significant?+
Holland is a recognized Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, with more than 100 contributing buildings reflecting its growth as a railroad and crossroads trading village and its rebuilding in brick after a 1910 fire. It is also the birthplace of the Ruritan Club, chartered here in 1928.
Which Suffolk public schools serve the Holland area?+
Holland falls within Suffolk City Public Schools, and the southwestern part of the city is generally zoned to Southwestern Elementary. Because attendance boundaries can change, confirm the current elementary, middle, and high school zoning for a specific address with Suffolk City Public Schools and review ratings on GreatSchools.
What is the commute like from Holland to the rest of Hampton Roads?+
Holland's main artery is Holland Road (U.S. Route 58), which runs northeast toward downtown Suffolk and connects to Route 460, U.S. 17, and I-664. That puts greater Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth within a reasonable drive, though the village setting is more rural and farther from the urban core than central Suffolk.
About Suffolk
Homes for sale in Suffolk, VA represent some of the best new-construction value in Hampton Roads. As Virginia's largest city by land area (430+ square miles), Suffolk offers a mix of brand-new master-planned communities (Driver, Bennett's Creek, North Suffolk in the 23435 ZIP) and historic downtown Suffolk neighborhoods (23434), all at prices typically 15-25% lower than equivalent homes in Virginia Beach or Chesapeake. North Suffolk (23435) is the fastest-growing submarket — its commute time to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and downtown Norfolk via Route 17 makes it a top pick for military and shipyard families. The Driver and Burbage Grant communities feature 4-5 bedroom new construction in the $450K-$700K range. Holland and Southwest Suffolk (23437) and downtown Suffolk (23434) offer more affordable inventory under $350K, with historic Victorian and Craftsman homes available in walkable neighborhoods. Suffolk Public Schools serves the K-12 population, with King's Fork High, Lakeland High, and Nansemond River High as the main high schools. The Suffolk listings below pull live from the REIN MLS and refresh every 5 minutes.
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