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River Highlands Homes for Sale in Suffolk, VA

River Highlands is a newer single-family home community in Suffolk, Virginia, set along the Nansemond River off Godwin Boulevard near Route 58 and within reach of downtown Suffolk. The neighborhood features new-construction homes built by HHHunt Homes, including one- and two-story floor plans, many with first-floor primary suites, alongside community trails, green space, a playground, and views of the natural marsh. It sits just north of Sentara Obici Hospital and close to area shopping and dining, with convenient connections toward Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Newport News.

9 homes for sale in River Highlands right now.

9

Active Listings

$571,750

Median List Price

$185

Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.

74

Avg. Days on Market

47d ago

Newest Listing

Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in River Highlands.

Map of River Highlands with neighborhood boundaryNeighborhood

11

Sold · last 12 mo

$492,385

Median sale price

$205

Median sold $/sq ft

56

Median days on market

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What River Highlands 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.

$492,385

Median sale price · 12 mo

11 closed sales

$205

Median sold $ / sq ft

closed sales with recorded sq ft

56 days

Median days on market

for homes that closed

$3K–$646K

Active listing range

9 on the market today

Property typeSold · 12 moMedian sale price
Detached homes11$492,385

Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.

What buyers should know

Neutral counts from the 45 River Highlands 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 · 45

0 of 51

mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour

Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.

Zone D

hurricane evacuation zone

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 River Highlands area

$116,938

Median household income

35.8

Median age

81.7%

Owner-occupied households

31.7%

Bachelor's degree or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the River Highlands area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.

Bases & commutes

Norfolk Naval Shipyard · ~15 miNewport News Shipbuilding · ~16 miNaval Station Norfolk · ~18 miFort Eustis · ~23 mi

Straight-line distances from the center of River Highlands. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.

Listings & market data updated July 2026 · Live REIN MLS data

River Highlands real estate FAQ

Where is River Highlands located in Suffolk?+

River Highlands is in Suffolk, Virginia, set along the Nansemond River off Godwin Boulevard near Route 58. It is convenient to downtown Suffolk and offers connections toward Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Newport News.

What kind of homes are in River Highlands?+

The community consists of new-construction single-family homes built by HHHunt Homes, including one- and two-story floor plans, with many designs offering a first-floor primary suite.

What amenities and nearby conveniences does River Highlands offer?+

Residents have access to community trails, green space, and a playground, plus views of the natural marsh along the Nansemond River. Sentara Obici Hospital and local shopping and dining are nearby.

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 2 minutes.

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