Nansemond River Estates Homes for Sale in Suffolk, VA
Nansemond River Estates is a community built around the water in the northeast corner of Suffolk, Virginia. It sits along the banks of the Nansemond River in the 23435 ZIP code. The Portsmouth and Chesapeake city lines are close by. The area is known for single-family homes with water access. Several have private docks and open river views. Those views look toward the broad tidal stretch near the Nansemond River Bridge. Housing here runs from settled custom-built homes to newer builds. Most are roomy two-story and one-level homes on big lots. Parts of the area have deep-water frontage. The homes are tucked off the Sleepy Hole Road corridor. That pairs a riverside setting with quick access to the Harbour View district. That is where the shops and commuting hubs are.
17 homes for sale in Nansemond River Estates right now.
17
Active Listings
$645,975
Median List Price
$222
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
64
Avg. Days on Market
52d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Nansemond River Estates.
Neighborhood8
Sold · last 12 mo
$693,000
Median sale price
$218
Median sold $/sq ft
46
Median days on market
$719,990
MM Waverly at The Estates at Nansemond NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$699,990
MM Roanoke at The Estates at Nansemond NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$680,910
MM Siena 2 with Generational Suite NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$679,990
MM McDowell NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$669,990
MM Colfax NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$668,990
6033 Sam Callis CIR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$668,710
MM Milan 2 NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$652,320
MM Marino with Generational Suite NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$645,975
MM Nansemond River Estates (Siena 2) NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$639,990
MM Asheboro at The Estates at Nansemond NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$635,240
MM Waterford 2 NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$629,775
MM Capri 2 NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$625,875
MM Milan NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$618,470
MM Waterford NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$599,770
MM Nansemond River Estates (Marino) NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$583,495
MM Palermo NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
$559,475
MM Ravello NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
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Living in Nansemond River Estates
Daily life in Nansemond River Estates centers on the water and the open green space around it. Homes with docks can launch right out for fishing, kayaking, boating, and sailing on the Nansemond River. Public access at nearby Sleepy Hole Park adds a fishing pier, a boat ramp, and a freshwater lake. The park also has a playground, picnic shelters, and a wooded nature trail. It covers more than 70 acres on the riverfront. Golfers have the Sleepy Hole Golf Course within about a mile along Sleepy Hole Road. That adds more outdoor space close to home. Everyday shopping, dining, and services cluster a short drive away in the Harbour View area. That is along College Drive and Bridge Road. More retail is across the river in the Churchland section of Portsmouth. For commuters, Route 17 crosses the Nansemond River Bridge toward Portsmouth and Chesapeake. I-664 and the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel toward the Peninsula sit roughly ten minutes out. So does Route 58. That puts the wider Hampton Roads job centers and downtown Suffolk within a manageable reach. So are the region's naval bases in Portsmouth and Norfolk.
Nansemond River Estates blends a settled riverside area with pockets of newer building. So the housing spans a range of eras and styles. Older sections have custom-built homes on sizable lots. Newer infill and the new-home sections next door add modern floor plans, larger garages, and current finishes. Demand here is driven mostly by how rare true water-access and dock-equipped homes are in Hampton Roads. The handy Harbour View spot helps too, with fast routes to several military commands. So does the appeal of a low-density riverfront setting near parks and golf. Waterfront and dock-served homes tend to draw the most interest, given the small supply. The mix of resale and newer homes keeps the listings varied. For current pricing and what is for sale right now, see this page. The live market stats and listings are here.
What Nansemond River Estates homes actually sell for
Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.
$693,000
Median sale price · 12 mo
8 closed sales
$218
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
46 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$559K–$720K
Active listing range
17 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 8 | $693,000 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
Recently sold in Nansemond River Estates
The latest 8 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.
6031 Sam Callis CIR, SUFFOLK VA 23434
5 bd · 4.1 ba · 3,354 sqft
$745,789
Sold Jul 2026
4315 Edgewater LN, SUFFOLK VA 23435
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,723 sqft
$687,000
Sold May 2026
3411 Mintonville Point DR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,878 sqft
$679,000
Sold May 2026
3326 Nansemond River DR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,850 sqft
$555,000
Sold May 2026
2824 Country Club DR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
4 bd · 1.1 ba · 1,710 sqft
$330,000
Sold Apr 2026
3352 Oyster Creek DR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
6 bd · 3.1 ba · 4,617 sqft
$860,000
Sold Apr 2026
3413 Mintonville Point DR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
4 bd · 2.1 ba · 3,272 sqft
$699,000
Sold Apr 2026
4010 Evan CIR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
4 bd · 3.1 ba · 3,031 sqft
$714,900
Sold Apr 2026
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 63 Nansemond River Estates homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.
0%
of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones
X · 63
0 of 64
mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour
Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.
Varies
hurricane evacuation zone (differs across the neighborhood)
Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.
Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.
Census profile of the Nansemond River Estates area
$116,672
Median household income
37.1
Median age
85.3%
Owner-occupied households
47.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Nansemond River Estates area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of Nansemond River Estates. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.
Listings & market data updated September 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
Nansemond River Estates real estate FAQ
Is Nansemond River Estates a waterfront community?+
Yes. The area sits along the Nansemond River in northeast Suffolk, and many homes offer river views. A number of homes include water access or private docks. But not every lot is right on the water. So confirm frontage and dock rights on a given home before you make an offer.
Where exactly is Nansemond River Estates located?+
It is in the northeast section of Suffolk in the 23435 ZIP code. It sits off the Sleepy Hole Road corridor, near the Nansemond River Bridge that carries Route 17. That places it close to the Harbour View area. It is just across the river from the Churchland section of Portsmouth. The Portsmouth and Chesapeake city lines are near.
Can I keep a boat at a home in Nansemond River Estates?+
Some homes here have private docks with deep-water access. They suit boating, sailing, and fishing on the Nansemond River. Docks, water depth, and pier condition vary by lot. So verify these details on the one property. Also check any local or state shoreline rules that apply.
What outdoor recreation is near Nansemond River Estates?+
Sleepy Hole Park is close by. It offers a fishing pier and boat ramp on the Nansemond River, plus a freshwater lake. There is also a nature trail, a playground, and picnic shelters across more than 70 acres. Sleepy Hole Golf Course is about a mile away on Sleepy Hole Road. The river itself supports fishing, kayaking, and sailing.
How is the commute from Nansemond River Estates?+
The Harbour View district, with I-664 access, is roughly ten minutes away. From there, the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel leads toward Newport News and the Peninsula. Route 17 over the Nansemond River Bridge leads toward Portsmouth and Chesapeake. Route 58 is also nearby. It is a way to get to downtown Suffolk, Portsmouth, and Norfolk, as well as the area's naval bases.
Which schools serve Nansemond River Estates?+
Suffolk Public Schools serves the area. It is in the northeast Suffolk attendance area. That feeder pattern includes schools such as Northern Shores Elementary, John Yeates Middle, and Nansemond River High. Attendance zones can change. So confirm the current zoning for a given address with Suffolk Public Schools. Then review school details on GreatSchools.
About Suffolk
Homes for sale in Suffolk, VA offer some of the best value on new homes in Hampton Roads. Suffolk is Virginia's largest city by land area. It covers 430+ square miles. Driver, Bennett's Creek, and North Suffolk in the 23435 ZIP have brand-new master-planned neighborhoods. Downtown Suffolk in 23434 has historic neighborhoods. Prices here usually run 15-25% lower than the same kind of home in Virginia Beach or Chesapeake. North Suffolk, ZIP 23435, is growing faster than any other part of the city. Its commute to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and downtown Norfolk runs via Route 17. That commute is a big draw. The Driver and Burbage Grant neighborhoods have 4-5 bedroom new construction. Prices there run $450K-$700K. Holland and Southwest Suffolk in 23437 and downtown Suffolk in 23434 have lower-priced homes under $350K. Historic Victorian and Craftsman homes sit in walkable neighborhoods. Suffolk Public Schools runs the K-12 schools. King's Fork High, Lakeland High, and Nansemond River High are the main high schools. The Suffolk listings below pull live from the REIN MLS. They refresh every 2 minutes.
Schools serving Suffolk
Browse Suffolk homes by SPS attendance zone. Zoning is assigned by address and can change — always confirm a specific home’s zoned schools with the school division.
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