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$299,900
18days on market

1129 Lawnes Neck Dr, Smithfield, VA 23430

ActiveLand and Farms · ALL OTHERS AREA 65

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Deep Water, Deep Water Access, Riparian Rights, River.

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

LOT 33! Lawnes Point on the James | 1129 Lawnes Neck Drive, Smithfield. Build your dream waterfront home on this exceptional 2.38-acre lot in the prestigious Lawnes Point on the James community. Nestled among mature trees, this buildable homesite offers breathtaking James River views, a sandy beach, and deep-water access for boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and water skiing. An optional private dock lets you enjoy life on the water right from your backyard. Public water and sewer hookups are available, making it even easier to bring your vision to life. Surrounded by luxury homes, this sought-after neighborhood offers privacy, natural beauty, and a welcoming community. Conveniently located just minutes from charming downtown Smithfield and a short drive to historic Williamsburg, this property provides the perfect balance of peaceful waterfront living and everyday convenience. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a premier James River homesite.

Listing courtesy of William Kolovani · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10643960

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

1129 Lawnes Neck Drive sits on a quiet stretch of Smithfield, Virginia — Isle of Wight County land with immediate access to Hog Island Wildlife Management Area and a short drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. If open land close to nature and military installations is what you're after, this address delivers.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1129 Lawnes Neck Drive apart is its position along one of Smithfield's most rural and scenic corridors, practically bordering the Hog Island Wildlife Management Area — Stewart Tract. That kind of direct adjacency to managed wildlife land is rare. You get the quiet of the countryside without sacrificing reasonable access to Hampton Roads' military and commercial infrastructure.

ALL OTHERS AREA 65 and the Smithfield real estate market

Smithfield, Virginia sits in Isle of Wight County on the western bank of the James River, and Lawnes Neck is one of its most storied rural peninsulas. The area carries a deep sense of Virginia history — this is tobacco-country-turned-farmland, where wide lots, mature tree lines, and unhurried roads define the character. Lawnes Neck Drive itself winds through a low-density landscape where neighbors are measured in acres, not feet. Smithfield as a city punches above its size: the downtown historic district offers independent restaurants, a riverfront park, and a genuine small-town atmosphere that larger Hampton Roads cities can't replicate. Isle of Wight County governs the area, keeping development measured and the rural feel intact. For buyers drawn to the 1129 Lawnes Neck Drive Smithfield VA land lifestyle, this corridor represents one of the last genuinely open stretches of the western James River shoreline within a reasonable commute of major employment centers.

What's nearby

Step outside and you're essentially at the edge of the Hog Island Wildlife Management Area — Stewart Tract, just 0.6 miles away. That means thousands of acres of managed wetlands, migratory bird habitat, and hunting and fishing access are practically at your door. It's the kind of neighbor most land buyers spend years searching for. Downtown Smithfield is a short drive east, where you'll find locally owned dining, a pharmacy, and everyday conveniences. The broader Isle of Wight County also connects you to Windsor and Carrollton for additional shopping and services.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly nine minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about eighteen — making 1129 Lawnes Neck Drive a practical land option for military families considering building or holding property close to two major installations. VA loan benefits can apply to land purchases under certain conditions, so it's worth exploring your options with a lender who knows VA financing.

For buyers drawn to character

If your vision involves a custom build on a quiet Virginia peninsula, land that backs up to a wildlife management area, and a genuine sense of place rooted in Isle of Wight County history, 1129 Lawnes Neck Drive is the kind of address that rarely comes up. Lawnes Neck has a character that's earned over centuries — you're not buying into a subdivision, you're buying into a landscape.

More buyer questions

How far is 1129 Lawnes Neck Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes this address one of the closer rural land options to the base in Isle of Wight County.

How far is 1129 Lawnes Neck Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly eighteen minutes away, making this parcel a workable option for personnel assigned there who want land in a quieter, more rural setting.

What is the Hog Island Wildlife Management Area near this address?

Hog Island Wildlife Management Area — Stewart Tract is a Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources managed property offering public access for hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation across thousands of acres of James River wetlands and upland habitat. It sits just 0.6 miles from 1129 Lawnes Neck Drive.

Is 1129 Lawnes Neck Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Given the property's proximity to the James River corridor and adjacent wetlands, reviewing that information carefully before any purchase decision is strongly recommended.

What county is 1129 Lawnes Neck Drive in?

The property falls within Isle of Wight County, Virginia, which governs land use, zoning, and permitting for this address. Isle of Wight County's planning office is the right starting point for questions about what can be built or developed on the parcel.

Curious about what's possible on this Lawnes Neck parcel? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out and let's talk through your options.

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

Schools

  • ElementaryHardy Elementary
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  • MiddleSmithfield Middle
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  • HighSmithfield
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,839/yr

County

Isle of Wight County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10643960

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Riparian Rights,River
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Electric Avail, Sewer Avail, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
2.3800
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 65
Zoning
RR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51093C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

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

$1,797/mo

Principal & interest

$1,556

Property tax

$153

Home insurance

$87

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

126% of $237,300

City assessment record · taxes $1,839/yr

Land share of assessed value

100% — $237,300

Improvements $0 · assessor record ✓

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.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$299,900

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$1,839

Monthly Tax

$153

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.61%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 18, 2026$299,900—
Currently listed—$299,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

26% above assessment

Total Assessed

$237,300

Land

$237,300

Improvement

N/A

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:

Smithfield Assessor (Google)

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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

18 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1129 Lawnes Neck Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hardy Elementary, Smithfield Middle, Smithfield. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1129 Lawnes Neck Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is 1129 Lawnes Neck Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Riparian Rights,River.
Does 1129 Lawnes Neck Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of William Kolovani · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10643960

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1129 Lawnes Neck Dr, Smithfield, Virginia 23430 · MLS #10643960 · 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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