Incredible investment and development opportunity in a prime Suffolk location! Presenting 37.18 acres situated highly visible where Murphys Mill Road crosses over the Suffolk Bypass and Lake Meade. Whether you are looking to build a residential subdivision or a suburban commercial hub, this expansive parcel offers endless possibilities. While currently zoned Agricultural, the land allows for single-family zoning and suburban neighborhood commercial. Prime location near major thoroughfares, retail, dining, and more. New jobs are rapidly coming to this region of Suffolk. Don't miss this chance to shape the future of a rapidly growing area!
Vacant landProperty Type
37.18 acresLot Size
$84,992Price/Acres
Listed by Nicholas Becerra• Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty
Holy Neck, located between the Nansemond River and Sleepy Hole Road, is a waterfront and rural Suffolk neighborhood with broad marsh views and winding two-lane roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the bend where Sleepy Hole Road meets Holy Neck Road, where boat trailers, mailboxes, and tree-lined shoulders set a working-waterfront tone. Architecture leans toward detached homes on larger lots, with docks and screened porches oriented to the river breeze. Kayaks and small skiffs share the shoreline with tidal creeks and pine stands. Daily rhythms track the water, with sunrise light over the marsh and quiet evenings broken by passing boats.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Uninhabitable dwelling on the property
Subject to zoning
Exterior features
Approximately 37.18 acres (listed as 25.1 to 50 acres)
Partially treed
Cleared areas
Pond/lake on the property
On waterfront (lake)
Gravel road access
City / county road frontage
Close to mass transit
Home design
Property suitable for agriculture, commercial, residential, or warehouse use
Simple ownership type
Utilities
Electricity available
Sewer available
Water available
Sale and tax history for 909 Murphys Mill Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REINMLS #10629799
Apr 18, 2026
Listed
$3,160,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,632 (+17.9%)
$706,300 + $100,400
$806,700
2024
$7,323 (−1.4%)
$588,600 + $95,800
$684,400
2023
$7,426 (+2.2%)
$588,600 + $92,700
$681,300
2022
$7,268 (−1.8%)
$588,600 + $78,200
$666,800
2021
$7,401 (+272.9%)
$588,600 + $78,200
$666,800
2020
$1,985 (−1.4%)
$100,600 + $78,200
$178,800
2019
$2,012 (+5.1%)
$103,100 + $78,200
$181,300
2018
$1,915 (+5.3%)
$94,700 + $77,800
$172,500
2017
$1,818 (−0.3%)
$92,100 + $77,800
$169,900
2016
$1,823 (+102.7%)
$92,600 + $77,800
$170,400
2014
$899
$588,400 + $77,800
$666,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
37.18 Acres
Year renovated
1949
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,480
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,480
Year built
1754
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk
APN
250128000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Historical weather
Suffolk, VA • 23434
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 909 Murphys Mill Rd
$2,833,219
$327K under list price of $3.16M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $498K to $1.0M.