Why this home stands out
What sets 145 Maple Avenue apart is its combination of small-town walkability and solid newer construction. Most homes in Mathews County date back decades, so a 2006 build stands out for its modern systems and layout. You can walk to coffee, groceries, and lunch in under ten minutes. That kind of convenience is genuinely rare in a rural courthouse town, and it makes daily life here noticeably easier.
ALL OTHERS AREA 126 and the Mathews real estate market
Mathews Courthouse is the compact civic and commercial center of Mathews County, Virginia. The streets here are lined with modest homes, historic storefronts, and mature trees that give the area a settled, unhurried character. Neighbors tend to know each other by name. The county itself is a peninsula bounded by the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, which shapes everything from the local economy to the weekend culture. Boating, fishing, and kayaking are genuine parts of everyday life here — not just weekend escapes. Mathews County has no traffic lights, which tells you something important about the pace. Getting around the county means short drives on two-lane roads through farmland and waterfront communities. The nearest city services and larger retail are in Gloucester, about 20 minutes west. Richmond is roughly 90 minutes away, and the Hampton Roads metro is about an hour south. For buyers comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach or other coastal markets, Mathews offers a fundamentally different lifestyle — quieter, greener, and deeply connected to the water.
What's nearby
Daily errands at 145 Maple Avenue are genuinely walkable. Food Lion is just 0.3 miles away, and Westville Market and Dollar General are within half a mile. For meals, Mathews Grill and Deli and Mi Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant and Cantina are both about 0.2 miles out — close enough to walk on a nice afternoon. Richardson's Cafe sits 0.3 miles away and doubles as a coffee stop. The Bean Spot, also 0.2 miles from the front door, is a local favorite for a morning cup. For a small rural town, that concentration of everyday stops within a half-mile radius is a real asset.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Camp Peary is about 38 minutes from 145 Maple Avenue, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 39 minutes out. VA loan financing is a common path for buyers in Mathews County, and the county's lower price points often work well within typical financing limits. The 2006 construction means fewer deferred-maintenance surprises at inspection.
For first-time buyers
A 2006-built home means you're starting with modern construction — updated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems rather than decades-old infrastructure. Three bedrooms and two full baths give you real flexibility from day one. The walkable location in Mathews Courthouse means you don't need a car for every small errand. For first-time buyers weighing options, this address offers a low-maintenance entry point into homeownership.
More buyer questions
How far is 145 Maple Avenue from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 39 minutes from 145 Maple Avenue by car. Camp Peary is a similar distance at roughly 38 minutes.
Is 145 Maple Avenue in a flood zone?
Mathews County has significant flood-zone mapping given its coastal peninsula geography. The FloodRisk tile on this page shows the current FEMA designation for this specific parcel.
What grocery stores are near 145 Maple Avenue?
Food Lion is 0.3 miles away, Dollar General is 0.4 miles, and Westville Market is 0.5 miles — all walkable from the front door.
How old is the home at 145 Maple Avenue?
The home was built in 2006, making it a relatively newer construction for Mathews County where much of the housing stock is significantly older.
Where is 145 Maple Avenue located within Mathews County?
The address sits in Mathews Courthouse, the county seat and commercial center of Mathews County, Virginia, at zip code 23109.
Want to see 145 Maple Avenue in person? Tom and Dariya Milan with LPT Realty know this county well and can walk you through every detail.
