Why this home stands out
Five-plus acres of contiguous land in Seaford is genuinely rare. Most parcels in this stretch of York County have long since been subdivided, so finding a tract this size — with road frontage on Seaford Road and elbow room on all sides — puts you in a different conversation entirely. Whether your plan is a custom home with a long private drive, a small hobby farm, or a multi-generational compound, the canvas here is unusually generous.
ALL OTHERS AREA 112 and the Seaford real estate market
Seaford sits along the York River shoreline in the southeastern corner of York County, a community that has managed to stay low-key even as the broader Hampton Roads region has grown up around it. The area carries a distinctly rural-coastal character — you'll find working docks, mature hardwood lots, and neighbors who tend to know each other. York County itself is one of the most financially stable jurisdictions in Virginia, with low crime rates and consistently well-regarded public services. Seaford Road is a quiet two-lane corridor that connects the community to Route 17 and the broader Peninsula without funneling heavy traffic through the neighborhood. The Seaford, Virginia 23696 zip code covers a modest footprint, which means the land here feels genuinely removed from the noise of the region while still sitting within a reasonable drive of Williamsburg, Newport News, and the military installations that anchor the local economy. For anyone searching for York County land with space, privacy, and access, this address checks the core boxes.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are handled easily from Seaford Road. The Seaford Volunteer Fire and Rescue station is close by, and a short drive north on Route 17 opens up a full range of grocery, pharmacy, and dining options in the Grafton corridor. Tabb and Grafton areas offer hardware stores, coffee shops, and urgent care facilities within ten to fifteen minutes. For recreation, York River State Park is a short drive away and offers hiking, paddling, and waterfront access. Historic Williamsburg and its full complement of retail and dining is roughly twenty minutes west.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about fifteen minutes from 1404 Seaford Road, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly seventeen. For a military family thinking long-term — a VA loan can be used to finance a land-and-construction package — this parcel puts you close to two major installations without dropping you into a dense subdivision. York County's stability makes it a sensible place to put down roots between assignments.
For buyers drawn to character
If your vision involves a custom-built home on a private lot with mature trees, a long gravel drive, and actual quiet — five-plus acres in Seaford is the kind of starting point that's hard to find. York County's rural-coastal character means you're not trading convenience for solitude; you're simply choosing a slower, more intentional version of Hampton Roads life. The land is the opportunity here.
More buyer questions
How far is 1404 Seaford Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
The drive from 1404 Seaford Road to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately fifteen minutes via Route 17 North. That proximity makes this parcel a practical option for personnel stationed there who want land with space outside the base perimeter.
What can you build on 5.73 acres in York County, Virginia?
York County zoning governs what's permitted on a parcel this size, and the county's planning department can confirm allowable uses — which in rural-residential and agricultural classifications often include single-family homes, accessory structures, and limited agricultural activity. A pre-application meeting with York County Planning is the standard first step.
Is 1404 Seaford Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this parcel is addressed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific lot boundaries.
Where is Seaford, Virginia located relative to Williamsburg and Newport News?
Seaford sits in the southeastern corner of York County, roughly twenty minutes east of Colonial Williamsburg and about twenty-five minutes northwest of downtown Newport News via Route 17 and I-64. It occupies a quiet middle ground between the two urban centers.
Does this parcel have road frontage and utilities available?
The parcel fronts Seaford Road, providing direct access from a public right-of-way. Utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric — should be confirmed with York County and the relevant service providers as part of due diligence before any development planning.
Curious about building on this land or want to walk the acreage? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know York County well — reach out and let's talk through what's possible here.
