Why this home stands out
Blank-canvas lots inside Ford's Colony are genuinely rare. At just over half an acre, 104 Freshwater Bay gives a custom builder real room to work — space for setbacks, a meaningful backyard, side-entry garage, or a wraparound porch — without the compromises that come with tighter infill lots. The gated, master-planned setting means your future home arrives with mature landscaping, underground utilities, and a neighborhood aesthetic that's already been curated over decades.
FORDS COLONY and the Williamsburg real estate market
Ford's Colony is a gated, master-planned community on the western edge of Williamsburg that has been setting the standard for planned residential living in the region since the late 1980s. Tree-lined streets, deed restrictions that protect property character, and an on-site country club give the neighborhood a consistency you rarely find. Residents move through a mix of established custom homes on wooded lots, and the community's own golf courses weave through the landscape in a way that keeps green space visible from nearly every street. Williamsburg itself adds a layer of cultural richness that few Virginia cities can match — Colonial Williamsburg, the College of William & Mary, and a walkable Merchants Square sit just minutes east. Families comparing homes for sale in Williamsburg often land in Ford's Colony specifically because the combination of a managed community environment and proximity to the city's historic core is hard to replicate anywhere else in the 23188 zip code.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life inside Ford's Colony is genuinely convenient. Murdoch's at Ford's Colony is just 0.4 miles away — a full-service restaurant that doubles as a community gathering spot, so a weeknight dinner out requires almost no effort. The Ford's Colony Country Club, also 0.4 miles from the lot, gives future residents access to fitness facilities, tennis, and golf without leaving the neighborhood. For broader errands, Williamsburg's grocery corridors along Richmond Road and Monticello Avenue are a short drive, and the broader Historic Triangle — Yorktown, Jamestown, and Busch Gardens — is within easy reach on any given weekend.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 19 minutes from 104 Freshwater Bay, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits roughly 26 minutes out — both well within a reasonable commute window. Building in Ford's Colony means your family lands in a stable, gated community with strong long-term value, and a VA loan can make financing new construction more accessible than many buyers expect.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been sketching floor plans and waiting for the right lot, 104 Freshwater Bay is worth a serious look. Half an acre inside a gated, deed-restricted community gives you the canvas to build exactly the home you want — architectural details, room proportions, materials — without inheriting someone else's choices. Ford's Colony's mature tree canopy means your finished home will feel established from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 104 Freshwater Bay from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 19 minutes from 104 Freshwater Bay under typical traffic conditions. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 26 minutes away, making this lot workable for personnel assigned to either installation.
Is 104 Freshwater Bay inside a gated community?
Yes — the lot sits within Ford's Colony, a master-planned gated community on the western edge of Williamsburg. The community has its own country club, golf courses, and deed restrictions that govern architectural standards throughout the neighborhood.
What can be built on a 0.58-acre lot in Ford's Colony?
A lot of this size comfortably accommodates a substantial custom single-family home with room for setbacks, a garage, and meaningful outdoor living space. You'll want to confirm specific setback and coverage requirements with James City County and the Ford's Colony architectural review process before finalizing plans.
Is 104 Freshwater Bay in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Reviewing that information — along with a survey — is a standard step before breaking ground on any lot.
Where can I find other homes for sale zoned for Lafayette High School and homes for sale zoned for D.J. Montague Elementary School near this address?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Lafayette High School and homes for sale zoned for D.J. Montague Elementary School can browse the school-zone filtered searches linked from this page — both schools serve portions of the Ford's Colony area and the broader 23188 zip code.
Tom and Dariya Milan know Ford's Colony and the Williamsburg new-construction process well. Reach out to talk through lot due diligence, builder connections, and what your timeline could look like.
