8979 River Cres, Suffolk, VA 23433
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8979 River Cres
Suffolk, VA 23433

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,884 sqft

$554,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,275/mo*
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$554,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,275/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,884 sqft

Local Information

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Description

For Rent Large Waterfront Home in Cedar Point, Suffolk VA on creek that goes into the nansemond River. Great crabbing and fishing.

Can rent home furnished furniture in the dinning room, living room and 3 bedroom furnished. A $100 a month rental fee.

8979 River Crescent, Suffolk, VA
 Rent: $3,000. / month Available: November 1, 2025. ($3,100 Furnished) we will consider renting it out mid October/negotiable.

Location! Location! Location! Rare chance to rent in the much sought-after Cedar Point golf cart community enjoy a true country club lifestyle with privacy, comfort, and waterfront living.

 Home Highlights:
 Fully furnished, turnkey ready
 Spectacular outdoor living with a new Trex deck perfect for entertaining
 Launch a kayak or small boat right from your backyard
 Large primary first floor suite with remodeled marble rain shower & tile bath
 Fresh paint throughout, new LVP flooring on main level
 Open-concept kitchen with quartz counters, gas stove & new dishwasher
Remodeled half bath

 Upstairs: 2 bedrooms (one oversized room was two bedrooms) + full hallway bath
FROG (finished room over garage) with new carpet & paint great for office, craft, storage or media space (no AC)

New garage door & opener (2025)

 Well irrigation system

Private Waterfront Setting
Peaceful creek access in your backyard with unmatched privacy a rare rental opportunity in Cedar Point.

 Perfect for families, professionals, military, or anyone seeking the relaxing golf course & waterfront lifestyle without the commitment of buying.

 More Photos available but this is a true "must see in person" home!

 Contact Barbara Mealey

You will have to pay for Electric, gas, water all utilities. 2 year lease - max 3 year lease. Negotiable for October rental.

Must keep the yard work up, will consider leaving riding lawnmower, but maintenance will be renters responsibility. (Owner will cover cost of cleaning gutters 4 times a year)

We will cover the cost of the pest control and yearly aeration and seeding.

Dog must weigh under 25 pounds -no puppies or aggressive breeds.

House can be rented furnished or non-furnished.

No smoking in the house.

HVAC filters need to be changed out quarterly
8979 River Cres, Suffolk, VA 23433 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,884 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $399,900 on Dec 14, 2007 (13,230% above the $3,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2025 with an asking price of $3,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 20, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $554,800, with a rent estimate of $2,789/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Attached Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 8979 River Cres

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Tile
Room & Shared Space
Shared space is furnished

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Price History for 8979 River Cres

DatePriceEventSource
10/20/2025$3,000ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
09/26/2025$3,000PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
09/18/2025$3,100PriceChangeZillow Rentals
09/15/2025ListingRemovedN/A
09/15/2025$579,000PriceChange
N/A
09/14/2025$3,200Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/17/2025$589,000PriceChange
REIN Inc. #10589443
07/21/2025$599,000PriceChange
REIN Inc. #10589443
06/21/2025$604,000PriceChange
REIN Inc. #10589443
06/14/2025$604,500Listed For SaleN/A
12/14/2007$399,900Sold
N/A

Market trends in Suffolk

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$382K
$23.59KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$196
$2MoM
Available listings
467
20MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,053
Assessment$472,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8979 River Cres

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
7 River Edge Dr, Suffolk, VA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$639,197
08/29/25
4
3
2,720
10 Serenity Ln, Suffolk, VA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$662,305
09/22/25
4
2.5
3,150
9043 River Cres, Suffolk, VA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$700,000
06/01/26
4
2.5
2,971
8800 Carters Cove Rd, Suffolk, VA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$525,000
10/31/25
3
2
3,315
1509 Timber Trl, Suffolk, VA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$501,000
05/28/26
3
2.5
2,241
35 Serenity Ln, Suffolk, VA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$693,725
03/27/26
4
2.5
3,150
1672 Tautog Rd, Suffolk, VA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$415,000
05/06/26
4
2
1,552
27 Serenity Ln, Suffolk, VA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$824,900
06/29/26
4
3
2,935
1605 Cornus Ct, Suffolk, VA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$480,000
07/02/26
3
2
2,378
1601 Upton Pl, Suffolk, VA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$464,500
09/11/25
3
2
2,056

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What Locals Say about Suffolk

At least 699 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Oge Agim Nwandu-vincent
    "My family and I have lived here for over two years and love it so much. It is quiet and the neighbors are friendly and mostly welcoming. "
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  • Oge Agim Nwandu-vincent
    "It’s a very nice commute, under 10 minutes. The city is diverse and my neighborhood is walkable and close to restaurants and shops. "
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  • Ebone Dumond
    "Quick and easy travel from my neighborhood, no matter where I’m trying to go. Very convenient compared to other cities."
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  • dhs2505
    "Tolls and tunnels leads to long commute too and from work. Can take the longer route without tolls but traffic is the still horrible "
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  • Oge Agim Nwandu-vincent
    "N/a. I don’t own a dog. But dog owners seem to talk most about needing a dog park in the neighborhood. "
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  • Jane Edwards
    "There are lots of families living in Suffolk. Lots of Military who work in Norfolk. Close to beach, Busch gardens, historical sights, fishing. "
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  • Trulia User
    "the fact that people pick up behind their pets very well responsible and respectful in keeping the neighborhood clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "been here all my life never live anywhere else but I would love to quiet and friendly place in the beautiful city of Suffolk "
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  • Trulia User
    "Commute is good and easy. Only about 20 mins away from the nearest mall and 10 minutes away from my job"
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  • Trulia User
    "Extremely fast driving on a regular basis makes some roads a safety concern and the city should consider speed cameras."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice place and friendly environment. You need a car though as public transportation is not reliable. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog walkers frequent the area, the roads are narrow and there is quite a bit of through traffic. There is a nice little hidden neighborhood park near my house."
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of drinking and eating places nearby—— And I am impress with the amount of customers on a weeknight at the local restaurants— Be prepared to Wait. But service at this location was impeccable—-"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great for kids, nice neighborhood. Low traffic. Great schools and friendly neighbors. I would suggest this neighborhood to anyone"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood participants in the National Night Out each year in August! The Local Civic League hold monthly meetings to talk about events that affect the neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood for walking pets! Very neighborly. Great water community for boating and water craft. "
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  • Amy F.
    "My kids grew up here. Great sense of community, super friendly, very diverse. The schools are great. Just an overall superb place to live and grow. "
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  • Amy F.
    "This is a very family oriented and friendly neighborhood. Great parks and walking path, schools are great, close to shopping areas, but far enough to not have traffic to contend with. "
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  • Dorothy H.
    "Suffolk is a historic town with options for sightseeing as well as comfort for families Alongside the Great Dismal Swamp there is gorgeous flora and fauna to explore "
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  • Angela C.
    "The huge dog park, the nice neighborhood trails, the dog friendly events, lots of free space for running. "
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  • Seffron B.
    "It’s a great older community. It’s just a nice atmosphere and quiet. Yards are kept up nicely and common areas are very pretty"
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  • Ashleigh.d.staton
    "Northern Suffolk is a good place to live so is downtown Suffolk just make sure you look into the location before moving there most places are safe though "
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  • Nada J.
    "When I walk my dogs, everyone I encounter is nice and cordial. The neighbors smile and wave when you walk by."
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  • Martrice1952
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. Most people pick up their dogs excrement. There's nothing to not like."
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  • G.dunston28
    "Dogs are welcome. Alot of neighbors have them but not all neighbors like dogs. Unfortunately there are little to no sidewalks. "
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  • Lynden F.
    "Suffolk is growing and I feel safe living here. We’ve been living in the area since 2001 and my family since the early 80’s. "
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  • Hundley85
    "Friendly and well maintained yards. There is always people out and about exercising in the neighborhood."
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  • Rency F. Y.
    "walking/bike paths. Shops & restaurants in walking distance. Community get together & events. Several pools, as Clubhouse & Golf Course."
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  • Rachel B.
    "Central to interstate with several options when traffic is backed up or stopped. Fast going either direction. We rarely have backed up traffic. The commute is nice going to Williamsburg or Va Beach. "
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  • Steve W.
    "Suffolk is friendly, quiet, and low-key neighborhood. Plenty to do but without the traffic of a larger city. "
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  • Simpfan23
    "Perfectly located near interstates no traffic congestion during morning and afternoon commutes and within minutes of schools "
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  • Maria J.
    "Its upcoming but needs a lot more family friendly areas parks and sidewalks. Dont always feel save for that reason. Other than that it is a great neighbourhood with many shops and great supermarkets. Its new and welcoming but like I said needs waay more improvements when it comes to making it homey and comfortable living"
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  • Rashad W.
    "Absolutely nothing that makes this place special. There is no cultural diversity and the schools are not the best. "
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  • Steve W.
    "8 miles, but little traffic on the route, and none on the Interstate. It is mostly through the country and on 2-lane roads."
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  • Trulyblessd2018
    "nothing it sucks I hate it ready to move to many break ins people are rude and crazy change the rate to whatever it's horrible "
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  • Steve W.
    "Community drive-in movie nights in the park, parades, special events at the library, community yard sales"
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  • Carla J. .
    "My neighborhood does have great access to public transportation. There are kids on every street and a great park in the neighborhood. My children love this neighborhood and the friends they have made is wonderful."
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  • Jere O.
    "It feels safe! Neighbors are neighborly. Most people take care of their property/investment. Halloween parents come with their little ones to trick or treat. A family oriented neighborhood."
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  • Themaysfamily
    "the community needs more events there are a lot of children within the community who are not being engaged due to the lack of events"
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  • Amyconney
    "We do not have community events in my neighborhood but everyone seems to be very polite to each other. "
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