Why this home stands out
Lots of this size are increasingly rare in Yorktown. At 1.73 acres, 106 Anchor Drive gives you genuine breathing room — enough space to design a custom home with a proper setback, outbuildings, or simply a yard that doesn't share a fence line with every neighbor. Ship Point is a quiet, established enclave where large parcels rarely come available, and the water-adjacent lifestyle here is woven into the fabric of daily life rather than an amenity you have to drive to.
SHIP POINT and the Yorktown real estate market
Ship Point sits along the York River shoreline in Yorktown, Virginia, where the pace is slower and the scenery does a lot of the heavy lifting. The neighborhood has the feel of a place that residents choose deliberately — winding streets, mature trees, and a genuine sense of community that comes from neighbors who have been here a while. Yorktown itself carries real historical weight as the site of the final major battle of the American Revolution, but living here is less about the past and more about the quality of daily life: waterfront access, open space, and a manageable commute corridor that connects you to the broader Hampton Roads region. York County jurisdiction means a suburban structure with lower-density zoning that protects the character of neighborhoods like this one. Among homes for sale in 23692, land parcels of this acreage in an established waterfront community are genuinely uncommon — which is exactly what makes this address worth a closer look.
What's nearby
The Duck Blind Sandbar park is just 0.6 miles away — a natural gathering point for kayakers, paddleboarders, and anyone who wants to spend a Saturday morning on the water without a long drive. The broader Yorktown waterfront, including the historic Riverwalk Landing area, is a short trip and offers restaurants, a beach, and seasonal events. Everyday errands are handled easily via Route 17, which connects you to grocery stores, pharmacies, and retail in Grafton and the wider York County corridor. The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge links you to Gloucester when you want to head north, and Interstate 64 access keeps Newport News, Hampton, and Norfolk all within reach.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Fourteen minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and about 19 minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — 106 Anchor Drive sits in a commute window that works for a wide range of duty assignments across the Peninsula. A VA loan can be used to finance the purchase of qualifying land, and building on a 1.73-acre lot in an established neighborhood gives a military family the kind of stability that makes PCS transitions easier to plan around.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching for a place to build something that actually reflects how you want to live — not a floor plan chosen from a builder's laminated sheet — this lot is worth serious attention. Ship Point's established character, the York River proximity, and 1.73 acres of canvas give you the rare combination of a defined neighborhood with genuine room to create. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for York High School and homes for sale zoned for Dare Elementary School will find this address falls within that York County attendance zone.
More buyer questions
How far is 106 Anchor Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive runs approximately 14 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this lot a practical choice for service members stationed at Langley AFB who want to build in a quieter, lower-density part of the Peninsula.
What can be built on a 1.73-acre lot in Ship Point, Yorktown?
York County zoning governs what's permitted, and a parcel of this size in an established residential neighborhood typically supports a single-family custom home with room for accessory structures — but you'll want to confirm current zoning classification and any deed restrictions with the county directly before drawing up plans.
Is 106 Anchor Drive in a flood zone?
Given the proximity to the York River, flood zone status is an important due-diligence item for this address — check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and review the property's specific flood zone designation, which is covered in detail in the FloodRisk tile on this page.
Where is the nearest water access to 106 Anchor Drive?
The Duck Blind Sandbar park is just 0.6 miles away and provides direct access to the York River, making it the closest public waterfront point to this address.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase land in Yorktown?
VA loans are primarily designed for homes with existing structures, so purchasing a raw land parcel with a VA loan typically requires a simultaneous construction loan component — speaking with a VA-experienced lender early in the process will clarify which financing paths are available for this type of purchase.
Ready to walk the lot and talk through what's possible at 106 Anchor Drive? Tom and Dariya Milan know this corner of Yorktown well — reach out and let's take a look together.
