Why this home stands out
Parcels of this size are genuinely rare in York County. At 3.93 acres, 100 Seaford Road gives you the kind of breathing room that lets you site a custom home, add outbuildings, or simply keep a generous buffer of trees around you. The land sits in the Seaford area — a low-density, water-influenced corner of the Peninsula where neighbors tend to have acreage too, and the pace of daily life reflects that.
About the Seaford real estate market
Seaford is one of those Peninsula communities that feels a world away from the congestion of the main corridors, yet keeps you genuinely close to everything. York County is the jurisdiction here — known for fiscal stability and a strong sense of place — and the Seaford zip code draws people who want elbow room without sacrificing convenience. The neighborhood sits along the York River watershed, where wooded lots, tidal creeks, and quiet roads define the texture of daily life. Families comparing homes for sale in 23696 consistently note how different the scale feels here compared to more densely developed parts of the Peninsula. Streets in this area tend to be lightly traveled, neighbors tend to know each other, and the natural setting — tall pines, glimpses of water, wildlife you actually notice — gives the whole area a grounded, unhurried character that is increasingly hard to find this close to major employment centers.
What's nearby
Chisman Creek Park sits just 0.7 miles from the parcel, giving future residents easy access to one of York County's most scenic natural areas — a place where kayakers, birders, and trail walkers all find something worth the trip. The broader Seaford corridor connects quickly to Route 17, which opens up the full range of Peninsula amenities: grocery stores, pharmacies, waterfront dining, and hardware stores are all reachable in a short drive. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 13 minutes away, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis at Fort Eustis is about 15 minutes in the other direction.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is 13 minutes from this parcel, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 15 — a location that works well for dual-military households or anyone whose duty station could shift between the two. A VA loan can be used to finance construction on land like this; if you are exploring that path, it is worth a conversation with a lender familiar with VA one-time-close products.
For families upgrading
If your current home feels like it is shrinking around you, nearly four acres has a way of solving that problem permanently. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for York High School will find that a parcel of this size in York County is an uncommon opportunity — room for a custom build, a detached garage, a garden, or simply a yard that does not end at someone else's fence line.
More buyer questions
How far is 100 Seaford Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
The drive is approximately 13 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer large residential parcels to the base in York County.
What utilities are available at 100 Seaford Road?
Utility availability for raw land varies by parcel — prospective buyers should contact York County directly and consult with a civil engineer or site contractor to confirm water, sewer, and electric access for this specific lot.
Is 100 Seaford Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this parcel is addressed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the current FEMA designation before making any building decisions.
Can you build a single-family home on this lot?
York County zoning governs what can be built here; at 3.93 acres the parcel is large enough to accommodate a variety of residential configurations, but you should verify current zoning classification and any applicable setbacks or easements with the York County Department of Planning and Development.
Where is Chisman Creek Park relative to this address?
Chisman Creek Park is approximately 0.7 miles from 100 Seaford Road, making it an easy walk or a very short drive for kayaking, birdwatching, or a quiet afternoon on the water.
Ready to walk the land and talk through what building in Seaford actually looks like? Tom and Dariya Milan know this corner of York County well — reach out and let's set up a site visit.
