Why this home stands out
What sets 13616 John Clayton Memorial Highway apart is its rare combination of genuine rural quiet and surprising convenience. North Star Market sits just 0.2 miles away, so you're never far from the basics. The property's modest footprint keeps upkeep manageable, and Mathews County's unhurried pace gives this address a character that larger suburban developments simply can't replicate.
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North, Virginia is a small unincorporated community tucked into Mathews County on the Middle Peninsula — a stretch of Chesapeake Bay country where marshland, tidal creeks, and pine-lined back roads define the everyday scenery. Life here runs at a deliberately slower speed. Neighbors tend to know each other, traffic is light, and the natural landscape does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to quality of life. Mathews County as a whole is known for its waterfront character, its working watermen culture, and a tight-knit community identity that's hard to find closer to the urban core of Hampton Roads. The John Clayton Memorial Highway corridor connects North to the broader county without pulling you into the congestion of larger towns. If your idea of home includes open skies, minimal noise, and a genuine sense of place, this quiet stretch of the Middle Peninsula delivers exactly that kind of grounded, unhurried lifestyle.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands start with North Star Market, a grocery option just 0.2 miles from the front door — about as close as it gets in a rural setting. Beyond that, the broader Mathews County area offers local dining, marinas, and waterfront parks that reflect the region's deep ties to the Chesapeake Bay. Gloucester Courthouse, roughly 20 minutes north, expands your options for dining, pharmacy, and retail. The Middle Peninsula's network of scenic back roads makes exploring the surrounding tidal communities a genuine pleasure on any given weekend.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 31 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits roughly 34 minutes out — both manageable commutes from this Mathews County address. For service members who qualify for a VA loan, the lower purchase price range typical of rural Middle Peninsula properties can stretch that benefit meaningfully. Life here is calm, private, and a genuine change of pace from base-adjacent neighborhoods.
For buyers drawn to character
If cookie-cutter subdivisions have never appealed to you, 13616 John Clayton Memorial Highway speaks a different language. A 1967 build in a rural Mathews County community, surrounded by the tidal landscape of Virginia's Middle Peninsula — this is a property with real regional identity. Small in footprint but rich in setting, it suits buyers who value authenticity and open space over square footage and HOA rules.
More buyer questions
How far is 13616 John Clayton Memorial HWY from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 34 minutes from this address by car. The route runs northwest through Gloucester County via Route 17.
How far is 13616 John Clayton Memorial HWY from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is roughly 31 minutes away, making it the closest major military installation to this Mathews County address.
What is the lot and property size at 13616 John Clayton Memorial HWY?
The home is a single-family residence built in 1967, offering 960 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Is there an HOA at 13616 John Clayton Memorial HWY?
There is no known HOA associated with this property, which is consistent with most rural residential parcels in Mathews County.
Are there flood zone considerations for this area of Mathews County?
Mathews County does include flood-prone areas given its tidal geography, so reviewing the FEMA flood map for this specific parcel is an important step in the due-diligence process.
Curious whether 13616 John Clayton Memorial Highway fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this region well — reach out and let's talk through it.
