Whaleyville Homes for Sale in Suffolk, VA
Whaleyville is a historic rural community in southern Suffolk, Virginia, set along Whaleyville Boulevard (U.S. Route 13) between downtown Suffolk and the North Carolina state line. The community traces its roots to 1877, when Samuel Whaley established a sawmill here, and to the timber boom that followed when the Norfolk and Carolina Railroad reached the area in 1884 and a lumber company built a modern mill. That era left a compact crossroads of vernacular frame homes, churches, and storefronts, much of which is recognized today as the Whaleyville Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The community remains surrounded by working farmland and woodland, with housing that ranges from older village dwellings near the crossroads to ranch and traditional homes on generous parcels and rural acreage. It is one of the more open, country-paced corners of the city, with larger lots and wide horizons.
15 homes for sale in Whaleyville right now.
15
Active Listings
$524,999
Median List Price
$232
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
30
Avg. Days on Market
24d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Whaleyville.
Neighborhood14
Sold · last 12 mo
$344,450
Median sale price
$234
Median sold $/sq ft
27
Median days on market
$756,400
3.36AC LITTLE FORK RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$756,400
2AC LITTLE FORK RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$700,900
4AC LITTLE FORK RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$604,900
2.87AC LITTLE FORK RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$550,000
4414 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$547,999
108 Robertson ST, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$547,999
8031 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$524,999
2136 Skeetertown RD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$524,999
2130 Skeetertown RD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$524,999
2132 Skeetertown RD, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
$499,900
273 Collins RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$429,900
6322 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$399,000
1551 Shellito LN, SUFFOLK VA 23437
Suffolk, Virginia 23437
$375,000
5895 Spivey Run RD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
$269,900
6200 Whaleyville BLVD, SUFFOLK VA 23438
Suffolk, Virginia 23438
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Living in Whaleyville
Daily life in Whaleyville is shaped by its open countryside and small crossroads center, where 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, while everyday errands, grocery runs, and additional dining and shopping are a drive north toward the downtown Suffolk corridor. Travel to the rest of Hampton Roads runs north on Route 13 (Whaleyville Boulevard) toward the Suffolk Bypass, where U.S. Routes 13, 58, and 460 run together and continue toward the Bowers Hill interchange and I-664. Outdoor life leans toward the rural landscape itself plus nearby natural escapes, including the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Drummond a short drive east for hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing, along with the waterways and parks near the city center. The pace here is unhurried, with space for gardens, workshops, and acreage that is harder to find closer to the urban core.
Whaleyville's housing stock reflects its long history and rural setting, blending early-twentieth-century village homes near the historic crossroads with mid-century ranches and newer traditional builds on larger lots and farm parcels. Inventory tends to be limited and varied, ranging from modest cottages to homes on multiple acres and raw land for those who want to build, so listings can be distinctive rather than uniform. Interest is driven by buyers seeking elbow room, country acreage, and a quieter setting within Suffolk's city limits while keeping reach to the Route 13 and Route 58 commuter corridors. Because the area is defined by larger lots and open land, available properties often turn over less frequently than in denser subdivisions, making timing and local market knowledge especially 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.
$344,450
Median sale price · 12 mo
14 closed sales
$234
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
27 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$270K–$756K
Active listing range
15 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 14 | $344,450 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 54 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 · 54
0 of 57
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 July 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
Whaleyville real estate FAQ
Where is Whaleyville located within Suffolk?+
Whaleyville sits in southern Suffolk along Whaleyville Boulevard (U.S. Route 13), between downtown Suffolk and the North Carolina state line. It is one of the city's outlying rural communities, surrounded largely by farmland and woodland, with the Great Dismal Swamp a few miles to the east.
What kinds of homes are typically found in Whaleyville?+
Housing ranges from older village-style dwellings near the historic crossroads to ranch and traditional homes on larger lots, plus farm parcels and rural acreage. Buyers will also find raw land suited for building, reflecting the area's open, country character.
What is the commute like from Whaleyville?+
Most trips run north on Route 13 (Whaleyville Boulevard) toward the Suffolk Bypass, where U.S. Routes 13, 58, and 460 run together, continuing toward the Bowers Hill interchange and I-664 for the broader 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, with middle and high school assignments set by the division's attendance zones. Buyers should verify current zoning with Suffolk Public Schools and review ratings on GreatSchools, as boundaries can change.
What is there to do outdoors near Whaleyville?+
The surrounding countryside offers room for gardening and outdoor projects, while the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Drummond, a short drive east, provide hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing. Additional parks and waterways are accessible closer to downtown Suffolk.
What gives Whaleyville its historic character?+
Whaleyville grew up around an 1877 sawmill and the railroad that arrived in 1884, leaving a small crossroads of vernacular frame homes, churches, and early commercial buildings. Much of the community is recognized as the Whaleyville Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, with landmarks that reflect its timber-era past, including historic churches and the former Bank of Whaleyville.
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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