Why this home stands out
Raw land this size is genuinely hard to find in Gloucester County's Hayes corridor. At 1.12 acres you have real breathing room — enough for a custom home, a detached garage or workshop, and a yard that doesn't feel like a postage stamp. The lot sits in a low-density stretch of Horse Road where neighbors aren't stacked on top of each other, and the Middle Peninsula's creek-laced landscape gives the area a character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate.
ALL OTHERS AREA 120 and the Hayes real estate market
Hayes is an unincorporated community in Gloucester County, Virginia, straddling the line between rural quiet and genuine convenience. The area sits on the southern tip of the Middle Peninsula, separated from the York County side by the Coleman Bridge over the York River — a crossing that opens up the entire Hampton Roads metro in under half an hour. Horse Road runs through a part of Hayes that feels unhurried: modest acreage parcels, tree lines between properties, and the kind of sky you don't get in denser zip codes. Gloucester County governs land use here, and the zoning culture reflects a community that values space and self-sufficiency. While the primary keyword phrase homes for sale in carrollton va points to a different Hampton Roads submarket entirely, buyers drawn to that Isle of Wight County lifestyle often find Hayes scratches the same itch — elbow room, a slower pace, and real land — without the longer bridge commutes. The Gloucester Courthouse village, about fifteen minutes north, anchors the county with local government, dining, and services.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are more manageable than the rural address might suggest. A Food Lion anchors grocery runs in Hayes, and a handful of local diners and casual restaurants line Route 17 within ten minutes. The Coleman Bridge puts you at the edge of Yorktown in about fifteen minutes, where the Riverwalk Landing area adds waterfront dining and weekend activity. For larger shopping runs, Gloucester Courthouse and the Route 17 corridor cover most needs. Inlet and creek access points dot the surrounding area, making this part of Gloucester County genuinely popular with boaters and kayakers who want land without giving up the water.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 17 minutes from Horse Road, and Camp Peary sits about 19 minutes out — both manageable drives that keep your commute human. A VA loan can make financing a construction-to-permanent build on raw land more accessible than many buyers expect, and your BAH in this area reflects the broader Hampton Roads rate. Building on your own acre here means no HOA telling you what to do with your property.
For families upgrading
If your current house has you dreaming about a bigger yard, a detached workshop, or simply more distance between you and the next-door neighbor, 1.12 acres on Horse Road is the kind of lot that makes those plans possible. You design the floor plan, you choose the setbacks, you decide where the garden goes. Gloucester County's rural character means the land around you is likely to stay open, so the space you're buying today should feel just as spacious a decade from now.
More buyer questions
How far is Horse Road in Hayes from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
The drive from this parcel to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown runs approximately 17 minutes under normal traffic conditions, primarily via Route 17 across the Coleman Bridge.
What utilities are available at this Horse Road parcel?
Utility availability for raw land in Hayes typically involves well and septic installation rather than public water and sewer — confirming exact connections and Gloucester County requirements with a licensed contractor before closing is strongly recommended.
Is this parcel in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page; reviewing that information alongside a survey is a smart step before finalizing any build plans.
Does this property have an HOA?
This parcel is not part of a known homeowners association, which means fewer restrictions on how you use and develop the land — though Gloucester County zoning and building codes still apply.
What can you build on a 1.12-acre lot in Gloucester County, Virginia?
Gloucester County's zoning ordinance governs setbacks, allowable structures, and land use for parcels like this one; a pre-application meeting with the county's planning and zoning department is the best way to confirm exactly what your build plans will require.
Ready to walk the lot or talk through what building in Hayes looks like? Tom and Dariya Milan know this corner of Hampton Roads well — reach out and let's start the conversation.
