Why this home stands out
Buildable lots inside Ford's Colony don't surface often, and a half-acre-plus parcel on New Market Street gives you genuine room to design from the ground up. You control the floor plan, the orientation, the finishes — everything. The lot sits within a community that already has the infrastructure, the amenities, and the reputation in place, so you're not starting from scratch in an unknown area.
FORDS COLONY and the Williamsburg real estate market
Ford's Colony is one of Williamsburg's most recognized planned communities — a gated, golf-course neighborhood that spans thousands of acres in James City County. Streets are tree-lined, lots are generously sized, and the overall pace feels unhurried without being remote. Residents here tend to put down long roots, which says something about the quality of life the neighborhood delivers. Williamsburg itself is a city with genuine depth: colonial history, a strong arts and dining scene, and a regional economy anchored by tourism, higher education, and defense. Anyone searching williamsburg va houses for sale will quickly notice that Ford's Colony occupies a distinct tier — it's the kind of address that holds its character over decades. New Market Street sits comfortably inside that established fabric, giving a future home here both a strong sense of place and a community identity that's already fully formed.
What's nearby
Day-to-day convenience is closer than you might expect for a lot of this size. Ford's Colony Country Club is less than a mile away, offering golf, fitness, and dining within the community itself — a genuine amenity right at your doorstep. Williamsburg's broader retail corridor along Richmond Road and Monticello Avenue is a short drive, putting grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants within easy reach. Historic Colonial Williamsburg is roughly ten minutes east, and the Williamsburg Premium Outlets draw visitors from across the region just a few miles up the road.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 20 minutes from New Market Street, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is under 30. For military households weighing a permanent change of station, building on this lot means putting down roots in a stable, well-regarded community. VA loan benefits can apply to construction financing, and BAH rates in the Williamsburg area have historically supported the cost of ownership here.
For buyers drawn to character
If property in williamsburg va with room to breathe and a design that's entirely your own is what you're after, this lot delivers both. Half an acre inside a gated community with an established architectural character means your future home will have a real sense of place — not a spec house on a postage-stamp lot, but something you shaped from the foundation up.
More buyer questions
How far is 109 New Market Street from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 20 minutes from the Ford's Colony neighborhood under normal traffic conditions, making it a workable daily commute for personnel assigned there.
Is 109 New Market Street inside a gated community?
Yes — the lot sits within Ford's Colony, which is a gated planned community in James City County, Williamsburg, Virginia.
What can be built on this lot?
The parcel is zoned for residential construction within Ford's Colony's established architectural guidelines, which govern style, setbacks, and materials to maintain the community's cohesive character — your builder or the Ford's Colony Architectural Review Board can walk you through the specifics.
Does Ford's Colony have an HOA?
Yes, Ford's Colony has a homeowners association that maintains common areas, gates, and community standards — HOA membership is part of owning property within the community.
Is 109 New Market Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this parcel is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation.
Ready to explore what's possible on New Market Street? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ford's Colony and can walk you through every step of building in Williamsburg.
