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109 Discovery LN, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185 - Main photo
$605,000
$248 / sqft · est. $3,649/mo →
5beds
2.1baths
2,440sqft
12days on market

109 Discovery Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23185

SoldResidential · built 1979 · POWHATAN SHORES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Must be purchased with 495 Neck-O-Land (Listing #10634116). Colonial Custom Home in a Waterfront Community! Spacious 5-bedroom home with attached 2-car garage featuring a living room, dining room, family room, and galley-style eat-in kitchen. Home offers 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bath. Hall study/flex room could also serve as an additional walk-in closet for the primary bedroom. Recent updates include new kitchen cabinets, countertops, first-floor luxury laminate flooring, water heater, whirlpool refrigerator (2025). New furnace A/C, washing machine installed in 2024 New dishwasher in 2023. Encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier in 2020. Freshly painted throughout in April 2026. Enjoy the charm of colonial living in a desirable waterfront community with space, functionality, and major system updates already completed. Detached Back Garage sold AS-IS see attachment w/ details. Neighborhood members have access to Boat Ramp. Easy access to the Colonial National Historical Parkway

Listing courtesy of Carey Hodsden · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10634107

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Our read on this home

At a glance

109 Discovery Lane is a five-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home on a half-acre lot in Powhatan Shores, Williamsburg. Built in 1979, the 2,440-square-foot property gives families genuine room to spread out in one of the area's most quietly connected neighborhoods.

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Why this home stands out

Half an acre inside city limits is genuinely rare, and 109 Discovery Lane delivers exactly that — a 0.524-acre lot with the kind of breathing room that most Williamsburg addresses simply can't offer. Five bedrooms across 2,440 square feet means everyone gets their own space, and the 1979 construction era typically brings larger rooms and more generous proportions than newer builds at comparable square footage.

POWHATAN SHORES and the Williamsburg real estate market

Powhatan Shores sits along the western edge of Williamsburg where the pace slows down just enough without losing any convenience. The neighborhood has a settled, established character — mature trees, generous lots, and streets that feel like they belong to the people who live on them. It borders Powhatan Creek, which feeds into the James River, giving the area a quiet natural backdrop that's rare this close to a city center. Williamsburg itself is one of the most livable mid-sized cities in Virginia: a genuine mix of history, higher education, and everyday practicality. If you've been searching for kings mill williamsburg addresses with real lot size and proximity to water, Powhatan Shores consistently surfaces as one of the strongest answers. James City County jurisdiction means solid infrastructure and services, and the broader Williamsburg area continues to draw buyers who want character alongside commute-friendly access to Hampton Roads.

What's nearby

Step outside and daily life is genuinely easy. Frothy Moon Brewhouse and Plate Fete Bakery and Coffee House are both under a mile away — morning coffee sorted. Billsburg Brewery and Dizzy Izzy's by FoodaTude sit about a mile out when you're ready for something more substantial. Veterans Monument Park is less than a mile away, and James City County Marina and Powhatan Creek Park and Blueway round out the outdoor options at roughly the same distance — paddling, fishing, and waterfront walks are all within easy reach of the front door.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Camp Peary is an 18-minute drive, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is about 22 minutes out — both well within the range most military families target when using BAH to maximize space. Five bedrooms handle PCS moves with room to spare, and a VA loan pairs naturally with a half-acre lot at this price tier in Williamsburg. This is the kind of address that works across multiple tours of duty.

For families upgrading

If your current home is running out of room, 109 Discovery Lane answers that problem directly. Five bedrooms, a half-acre yard, and 2,440 square feet give growing families the layout they've been waiting for. The established neighborhood means kids have space to actually be outside, and the proximity to parks and the Powhatan Creek Blueway makes weekends feel like an upgrade too.

More buyer questions

How far is 109 Discovery Lane from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is approximately 18 minutes from 109 Discovery Lane under normal traffic conditions. That puts it well within the commute range most servicemembers target when evaluating housing options in the Williamsburg area.

How far is 109 Discovery Lane from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis)?

Fort Eustis is roughly 22 minutes away, making 109 Discovery Lane a practical option for personnel assigned there. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the Hampton Roads tunnel congestion.

What is the lot size at 109 Discovery Lane?

The lot measures 0.524 acres — just over a half acre — which is notably generous for an in-city Williamsburg address and gives the property a backyard footprint that stands out in the Powhatan Shores neighborhood.

Is 109 Discovery Lane in a flood zone?

Powhatan Shores borders Powhatan Creek, so flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully before purchase. The property's specific flood designation is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page.

Does Powhatan Shores have an HOA?

Powhatan Shores does have a homeowners association. Specific fee amounts and current rules should be confirmed directly with the HOA or through disclosure documents during the purchase process.

Want to walk the half-acre lot or talk through the commute math to Camp Peary or Fort Eustis? Tom and Dariya Milan know this part of Williamsburg well — reach out and let's set something up.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1979

Price / sqft

$248

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,999/yr

County

James City County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634107

Association amenities

CableDockPlaygrounds

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,440
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Foyer, Library, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Spare Room, Unfin.Rm Over Gar, Utility Room, Workshop
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl, Sealed/Encapsulated Crawl Space
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Split Rail,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.5240
Subdivision
POWHATAN SHORES
Zoning
R1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Garage Det 3+ Car, Oversized Gar, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Pet on Premises

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

St. George's Hundred

St. George's Hundred is an established residential neighborhood in James City County, just outside Williamsburg, set along Route 5 (John Tyler Highway) and a short drive from Route 199 and I-64.

2

For sale now

$131K

HH income

87.6%

Owner-occupied

U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$3,649/mo

Principal & interest

$3,139

Property tax

$333

Home insurance

$176

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$485,000 – $656,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

4720 Deliverance DR · 0.1 mi · 2,215 sqft$485,000 sold 2026-06
4760 Pelegs WAY · 0.5 mi · 2,249 sqft$555,000 sold 2026-03
2209 Sir Hatchett CT · 0.3 mi · 2,928 sqft$575,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$605,000

Price / Sq Ft

$248

Annual Taxes

$3,999

Monthly Tax

$333

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.66%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 19, 2026$605,000—
Price increasedJul 1, 2026$605,000+$5,100
SoldJun 30, 2026$605,000—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Williamsburg Real Estate Assessment

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 109 Discovery Ln in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Laurel Lane Elementary / fmr. Rawls Byrd, Berkeley Middle (GreatSchools 8/10), Lafayette (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Are there parks near 109 Discovery Ln?+
Veterans Monument Park is about 0.9 miles away.
Does 109 Discovery Ln have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 109 Discovery Ln built?+
It was built in 1979, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Carey Hodsden · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10634107

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109 Discovery Ln, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 · MLS #10634107 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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