Whaleyville Homes for Sale in Suffolk, VA
Whaleyville is a historic rural area in southern Suffolk, Virginia. It sits along Whaleyville Boulevard, which is U.S. Route 13. That is between downtown Suffolk and the North Carolina state line. Its roots go back to 1877, when Samuel Whaley set up a sawmill here. A timber boom followed. The Norfolk and Carolina Railroad reached the area in 1884. A lumber company then built a modern mill. That era left a compact crossroads of simple frame homes, churches, and storefronts. Much of it is now the Whaleyville Historic District. That is on the National Register of Historic Places. Working farmland and woodland still surround the community. Housing ranges from older village homes near the crossroads to ranch and traditional homes. Those sit on big parcels and rural acreage. It is one of the more open, country-paced corners of the city. Lots are larger and horizons are wide.
17 homes for sale in Whaleyville right now.
17
Active Listings
$499,999
Median List Price
$237
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
53
Avg. Days on Market
3d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Whaleyville.
Neighborhood17
Sold · last 12 mo
$339,900
Median sale price
$231
Median sold $/sq ft
36
Median days on market
$799,500
163 Greenway RD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$756,400
2AC LITTLE FORK RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$756,400
3.36AC LITTLE FORK RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$700,900
3AC Little Fork RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$604,900
2.87AC LITTLE FORK RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$589,000
5236 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$499,999
2132 Skeetertown RD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$499,999
2130 Skeetertown RD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$499,999
2136 Skeetertown RD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$479,900
273 Collins RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$379,500
764 Greenway RD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$374,000
5895 Spivey Run RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$365,000
6420 Whaleyville Blvd BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$315,000
2940 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$269,900
1604 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$249,990
6321 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$110,000
15 Acres Cypress Chapel RD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
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Living in Whaleyville
Daily life in Whaleyville is shaped by open countryside and a small crossroads center. Homes sit on roomy lots bordered by fields, tree lines, and rural roads. The crossroads along Route 13 anchors the community with longtime churches and historic landmarks. Everyday errands, grocery runs, and more dining and shopping are a drive north toward the downtown Suffolk corridor. Travel to the rest of Hampton Roads runs north on Route 13, or Whaleyville Boulevard, toward the Suffolk Bypass. There, U.S. Routes 13, 58, and 460 run together. They continue toward the Bowers Hill interchange and I-664. Outdoor life leans on the rural landscape itself plus nearby natural escapes. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Drummond are a short drive east. They offer hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing. The waterways and parks near the city center add more. Days here are unhurried. There is space for gardens, workshops, and acreage that is harder to find closer to the urban core.
Whaleyville's housing reflects its long history and rural setting. Early-twentieth-century village homes sit near the historic crossroads. Mid-century ranches and newer traditional builds sit on larger lots and farm parcels. Inventory tends to be limited and varied. It ranges from modest cottages to homes on several acres. There is also raw land for those who want to build. So listings tend to be one of a kind, not uniform. Interest comes from buyers who want elbow room, country acreage, and a quieter setting within Suffolk's city limits. Route 13 and Route 58 commuter routes are still within reach. The area is defined by larger lots and open land. So homes often change hands less often than in more crowded areas. That makes timing and local market know-how very useful here.
What Whaleyville 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.
$339,900
Median sale price · 12 mo
17 closed sales
$231
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
36 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$110K–$800K
Active listing range
17 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 17 | $339,900 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
Recently sold in Whaleyville
The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.
2468 Freeman Mill RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,846 sqft
$575,000
Sold Aug 2026
6200 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
4 bd · 1.1 ba · 2,000 sqft
$277,500
Sold Aug 2026
118 Sumner ST, SUFFOLK VA 23438
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,102 sqft
$187,600
Sold Aug 2026
6380 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,360 sqft
$303,500
Sold Jun 2026
284 Great Fork RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,100 sqft
$499,000
Sold Jun 2026
509 Greenway RD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,886 sqft
$285,000
Sold Jun 2026
6350 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,436 sqft
$339,900
Sold May 2026
1554 Shellito LN, SUFFOLK VA 23437
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft
$349,000
Sold May 2026
1911 Greenway RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,082 sqft
$560,000
Sold May 2026
6328 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,200 sqft
$299,900
Sold May 2026
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 66 Whaleyville 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 · 66
0 of 68
mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour
Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.
Zone NONE
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 Whaleyville area
$89,432
Median household income
39.8
Median age
90.2%
Owner-occupied households
22.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Whaleyville area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of Whaleyville. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.
Listings & market data updated September 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
Whaleyville real estate FAQ
Where is Whaleyville located within Suffolk?+
Whaleyville sits in southern Suffolk along Whaleyville Boulevard, which is U.S. Route 13. It lies between downtown Suffolk and the North Carolina state line. This is one of the city's outlying rural communities. Farmland and woodland surround most of it. The Great Dismal Swamp is a few miles to the east.
What kinds of homes are typically found in Whaleyville?+
Housing ranges from older village-style homes near the historic crossroads to ranch and traditional homes. The ranch and traditional homes sit on larger lots. There are farm parcels and rural acreage too. Buyers will also find raw land suited for building. That reflects the area's open, country character.
What is the commute like from Whaleyville?+
Most trips run north on Route 13, or Whaleyville Boulevard, toward the Suffolk Bypass. There, U.S. Routes 13, 58, and 460 run together. They continue toward the Bowers Hill interchange and I-664 for the wider Hampton Roads region. Downtown Suffolk is a drive north for work, services, and shopping.
Which schools serve the Whaleyville area?+
Whaleyville is part of Suffolk Public Schools. Southwestern Elementary at 150 Pioneer Road serves much of this part of the city. Middle and high school zones are set by the division's attendance zones. Buyers should verify current zoning with Suffolk Public Schools. Then review ratings on GreatSchools, as lines can change.
What is there to do outdoors near Whaleyville?+
Open countryside around it has room for gardens and outdoor projects. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Drummond are a short drive east. They offer hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing. Additional parks and waterways sit closer to downtown Suffolk.
What gives Whaleyville its historic character?+
Whaleyville grew up around an 1877 sawmill and the railroad that arrived in 1884. That left a small crossroads of simple frame homes, churches, and early business buildings. Much of it is now the Whaleyville Historic District. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Its landmarks reflect a timber-era past. They include old churches and the former Bank of Whaleyville.
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
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