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$425,000
125days on market

116 Governor&Apos;S Way, Cape Charles, VA 23310

ActiveLand and Farms · CAPE CHARLES

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Pond.

Frontage

Pond ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

County

Northampton County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10629454

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Pond

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2500
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
CAPE CHARLES
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
AT SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Gorgeous homesite in Bayside Village, set along the sparkling waters of Golden Bear Pond and overlooking the 9th hole of the Nicholas Course. Wake up to shimmering views and unwind with breathtaking sunsets over the fairway. Located in the sought-after Bay Creek community, you'll enjoy premier amenities and easy access to the charming historic district. Let the Builders Guild help bring your dream home to life with custom plans tailored to your vision. A great opportunity in an unbeatable setting—now is the perfect time to make it yours!

Listing courtesy of Natalie Smith · Bay Creek Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10629454

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

116 Governor's Way sits on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the charming town of Cape Charles — a rare land opportunity where you can design and build the coastal lifestyle you've been picturing, steps from preserved natural habitat and a walkable historic downtown.

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Why this home stands out

Land parcels inside Cape Charles proper are genuinely hard to come by. This address on Governor's Way puts you inside a town celebrated for its Victorian architecture, quiet streets, and walkable bay-side culture — not out on a rural highway somewhere. You're close to nature preserves, local restaurants, and the kind of small-town rhythm that draws people from across the mid-Atlantic to build something lasting here.

About the Cape Charles real estate market

Cape Charles, Virginia is one of the Eastern Shore's most distinctive small towns — a late-19th-century railroad town that has aged gracefully into a destination for people who want beauty, quiet, and genuine community. The historic district is lined with Victorian and Colonial Revival homes, and the town's compact grid makes nearly everything reachable on foot or by bike. Bay Avenue fronts the Chesapeake, where a public beach and harbor give residents a natural gathering place. Governor's Way sits within this fabric, close to the Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve and the Cape Charles Coastal Habitat Natural Area Preserve, both of which protect the surrounding landscape and keep the area's ecological character intact. Northampton County governs the jurisdiction, and the town itself maintains a small-town infrastructure that punches above its size — with a real Main Street, local dining, and a marina that keeps the waterfront active across the seasons.

What's nearby

Daily life in Cape Charles is refreshingly walkable for a town this size. Coach House Tavern is just 0.1 miles away — an easy stroll for dinner or a weekend lunch. Hook @ Harvey, a Cape Charles Bistro with a loyal local following, is about a mile out. For time outdoors, the Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve is 0.7 miles away, and the Cape Charles Coastal Habitat Natural Area Preserve is just slightly farther at 0.8 miles — both offering trails and wildlife habitat that feel worlds away from the busier parts of coastal Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects the Eastern Shore to Virginia Beach in roughly an hour.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 44 minutes from Cape Charles — a commute that trades suburban sprawl for a genuinely different pace of life. A VA loan can make building on a lot like this more accessible than many buyers expect, and the Eastern Shore's lower land costs mean your budget goes further here than almost anywhere else in the Hampton Roads region.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been searching for a place to build something that actually reflects your taste — not a floor plan chosen from a laminated sheet — a lot in Cape Charles is a rare find. The town's architectural heritage sets a high bar, and Governor's Way gives you a canvas inside a community where craft and character are genuinely valued by your neighbors.

More buyer questions

How far is 116 Governor's Way from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from Cape Charles to Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs approximately 44 minutes under normal traffic conditions, crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and heading north toward Hampton.

What utilities or infrastructure are typically available on lots in Cape Charles?

Cape Charles is a municipally served town, so many lots within its grid have access to town water and sewer — but buyers should always verify utility availability and connection requirements directly with the Town of Cape Charles before closing.

Is 116 Governor's Way in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — given Cape Charles's coastal location, reviewing that information carefully before building is an important step.

Are there HOA restrictions or architectural guidelines that apply to this lot?

Buyers should confirm whether any HOA or deed restrictions apply to Governor's Way, and separately review Cape Charles's local zoning and historic district guidelines, which may influence building design and setbacks.

What can be built on land at this address in Cape Charles?

Permitted uses depend on the parcel's zoning designation within Northampton County and the Town of Cape Charles — a conversation with the town's zoning office will clarify allowable structure types, lot coverage limits, and setback requirements specific to this address.

Tom and Dariya Milan know the Eastern Shore market well. Reach out to talk through what building on a Cape Charles lot like this could look like for your situation.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

  • ElementaryKiptopeke Elementary
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  • MiddleOther Middle School
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  • HighNorthampton
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VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51131C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

$2,329/mo

Principal & interest

$2,205

Property tax

$0

Home insurance

$124

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

Judge value on real ground

Own a home nearby? See what it is worth today — What's your Cape Charles home worth?

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$425,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

N/A

Monthly Tax

N/A

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

N/A

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 1, 2026$425,000—
Currently listed—$425,000—

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:

Cape Charles 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

125 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

Is 116 Governor&Apos;S Way in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Kiptopeke Elementary, Other Middle School, Northampton. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 116 Governor&Apos;S Way 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 116 Governor&Apos;S Way a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Pond.
Does 116 Governor&Apos;S Way 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

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Listing courtesy of Natalie Smith · Bay Creek Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10629454

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116 Governor&Apos;S Way, Cape Charles, Virginia 23310 · MLS #10629454 · 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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