A rare opportunity to own a private waterfront retreat on sought-after Bennetts Creek. Surrounded by water on two sides and tucked away on two peaceful acres, this custom all-brick property offers exceptional privacy, direct boating access, flexible living space, and beautiful water views from nearly every gathering area. Offering approximately 4,700 square feet of finished living space, the property includes a spacious four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath main residence and a separate two-bedroom, two-bath guest apartment—providing six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths in total. Designed primarily for comfortable one-level living, the main home features water views from the primary suite, living room, dining area, and kitchen. An attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience, while a walk-up attic offers generous storage and is already framed for potential future living space. Above the separate oversized two-car garage, an approximately 800-square-foot private apartment includes two bedrooms, two full baths, a kitchen, living area, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and its own waterfront deck. It is an ideal arrangement for extended family, guests, adult children, a private office, or multigenerational living. Outside, a large private pier with multiple boat slips places fishing, kayaking, boating, and waterfront relaxation just steps from your door. Begin the morning watching the sunrise over the creek, spend the afternoon on the water, and end the day enjoying peaceful views from the deck. With two waterfront acres, nearly 4,700 square feet of living space, six bedrooms, four garage bays, a private guest residence, and direct access to Bennetts Creek, this is far more than a home—it is a private waterfront lifestyle. Schedule your private tour and experience this exceptional property in person.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$318Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan Jenkins• Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp
Listed by Charlene Wales• Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp
Sleepy Hole, located between the Nansemond River and Downtown Suffolk, is a waterfront and residential Suffolk neighborhood with riverfront parks and wooded streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Sleepy Hole Park, where boat ramps, picnic lawns, and river views set a relaxed, outdoors-forward rhythm. Housing leans toward established single-family streets with generous yards and a quiet, green canopy. The Nansemond River shoreline shapes daily routines with paddling, fishing, and sunset walks. Nearby, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts and the Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum add a civic, small-city cultural layer.
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Offer insights
5286 Bennetts Pasture Rd · $1,490,000
$1.47M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.47M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
79 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral ceiling
Skylights
Gas-propane fireplace
Ceiling fan
Handicap accessible features (casement/crank windows, level flooring)
Walk-in attic
Walk-in closets
Bedrooms
First-floor bedroom with full bathroom
At least one bedroom with ensuite
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Electric range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Refrigerator
Breakfast area
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer and dryer hookups
Main floor laundry
Utility room
Flooring
Ceramic
Laminate
Wood
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating (two-zone)
Heat pump cooling (two-zone)
Electric water heater
Exterior features
Located on a cul-de-sac
Deck
Porch
Sun room
Finished room over garage
Workshop
Storage shed
Accessory dwelling unit / garage apartment
Wooded setting
Waterfront with bulkhead on a creek/river — deep water access, navigable, riparian rights
Home design
Detached property
Ranch / Transitional style
1.5 stories
Crawl foundation
Simple ownership
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Detached 2-car garage
Oversized garage
Four total parking spaces
Large garage area (1,660 sq ft)
Construction
Brick siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
City/County water
Septic sewer
Electric power
HOA & community
No HOA or association fees indicated
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Imagine waking up surrounded by water on two sides, with total privacy and peaceful views as far as the eye can see. This custom all-brick waterfront ranch with finished room over garage on Bennetts Creek sits on 2 private acres and offers a lifestyle that’s hard to match. The almost 4,000 sq ft main home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an attached 2-car garage. Water views grace the primary suite, living room, dining area, and kitchen. A walk-up attic provides bonus space and is already framed for easy conversion into a third-floor living area when you’re ready to expand. A separate finished living space, almost 800 sq ft, over the oversized 2-car garage serves as a private ADU with its own deck overlooking the water — great for guests, multigenerational living. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen and Living Area with beautiful skylights and vaulted ceilings. Outside, your large private pier offers multiple boat slips for instant water access. Fish at sunrise or watch the sunset from your deck — every day feels like a getaway. If waterfront privacy, flexible living space, and direct water access check every box, this is the one. Schedule your private tour today.
CBRAR #202601079
Jul 29, 2026
Price Changed
$1,490,000
$318/sq ft
Jun 18, 2026
Listed
$1,495,000
$319/sq ft
+91
Imagine waking up surrounded by water on two sides, with total privacy and peaceful views as far as the eye can see. This custom all-brick waterfront ranch with finished room over garage on Bennetts Creek sits on 2 private acres and offers a lifestyle that’s hard to match. The almost 4,000 sq ft main home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an attached 2-car garage. Water views grace the primary suite, living room, dining area, and kitchen. A walk-up attic provides bonus space and is already framed for easy conversion into a third-floor living area when you’re ready to expand. A separate finished living space, almost 800 sq ft, over the oversized 2-car garage serves as a private ADU with its own deck overlooking the water — great for guests, multigenerational living. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen and Living Area with beautiful skylights and vaulted ceilings. Outside, your large private pier offers multiple boat slips for instant water access. Fish at sunrise or watch the sunset from your deck — every day feels like a getaway. If waterfront privacy, flexible living space, and direct water access check every box, this is the one. Schedule your private tour today. AI enhanced photos.
REINMLS #10631955
Jul 29, 2026
Price Changed
$1,490,000
$318/sq ft
Jun 18, 2026
Listed
$1,495,000
$319/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,988 (+2.8%)
$178,300 + $848,600
$1,026,900
2024
$10,690 (+6.4%)
$178,300 + $820,800
$999,100
2023
$10,043 (+10.9%)
$178,300 + $743,100
$921,400
2022
$9,058 (+0.7%)
$178,300 + $652,700
$831,000
2021
$8,993 (+2.9%)
$178,300 + $631,900
$810,200
2020
$8,740 (+1.0%)
$178,300 + $609,100
$787,400
2019
$8,656 (−0.4%)
$178,300 + $601,500
$779,800
2018
$8,688 (+3.7%)
$178,300 + $604,400
$782,700
2017
$8,375 (+6.1%)
$178,300 + $604,400
$782,700
2016
$7,896 (+7.1%)
$178,300 + $559,700
$738,000
2014
$7,371
$178,300 + $537,300
$715,600
2013
$7,370 (+3.4%)
$178,300 + $537,300
$715,600
2012
$7,127
$178,300 + $556,400
$734,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,920
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,920
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk
APN
301814000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
RL
Residential Low Density District
To provide areas for low density single family uses which provides a buffer between A, RR, RE and the more intensive residential zoning district classifications. This zoning district implements the policies of the Comprehensive Plan; to maintain balance and diversity in the City's housing stock by permitting high quality residential housing in conjunction with other districts which disperse housing for other income groups throughout the City.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Suffolk, VA • 23435
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5286 Bennetts Pasture Rd
$1,393,084
$97K under list price of $1.49M
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