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$3,350,000est. $19,797/mo all-in · adjust →

5beds

4.1baths

5,367sqft

$624per sqft

87days on market

1493 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Under ContractResidential · built 2020 · 5.46 acres · ALL OTHERS AREA 117 · MLS #10646179

Price per sqft$624compare with nearby sales Schools

JamestownHigh8.6

Lois S. HornsbyMiddle7

MatoakaElementary8

VaHome School Score Flood

Low / moderate riskZone X

flood insurance not required HOA$50/moGovernor's Land Est. payment$19,797/moall-in · 20% down · 6.75% · adjust Price since listing…checking price history Taxes$16,650/yrfrom the public record Condo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

Inspired by the timeless coastal architecture of Martha's Vineyard, this extraordinary waterfront estate was custom crafted by luxury builder John Sawin and offers a combination of acreage, deep-water access, and modern construction rarely found in Williamsburg. Perfectly positioned on 5.4 private acres where the Chickahominy River meets the James River, the property enjoys breathtaking sunsets and panoramic water views. Designed for both everyday living and exceptional entertaining, the resort-style backyard features a heated saltwater pool with tanning ledge, illuminated water features, automatic retractable cover, expansive hardscaping, outdoor kitchen, firepit, and a covered porch with Phantom retractable screens overlooking the river. Inside, soaring ceilings welcome you into a thoughtfully designed floor plan highlighted by a private study with custom built-ins, elegant dining room, and a spectacular great room with coffered ceilings, stone fireplace, and walls of windows framing the waterfront. The chef's kitchen showcases dual quartzite islands, Wolf appliances, farmhouse sink, and premium finishes throughout. The first-floor primary suite offers a luxurious retreat with spa-inspired bath, while four additional guest suites, a loft overlooking the river, and a dedicated theater featuring a Sony 4K projector and surround sound provide exceptional accommodations for family and guests. Quality extends well beyond what is seen, with structural steel beam construction, Andersen windows and doors, Hardie Plank siding, spray foam insulation, encapsulated crawl space, and an over-engineered alternative septic system reflecting the home's uncompromising craftsmanship. At the water's edge, a composite pier with two boat lifts provides immediate access to the Chickahominy and James Rivers, making this an exceptional opportunity for boating enthusiasts. Opportunities to own a newer custom waterfront estate of this caliber—with acreage, deep water, and uncompromising construction—are extraordinarily rare.

Listing courtesy of Colby Roberts · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10646179

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Dock

Boat lift

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

TypeResidential

Year built2020

Price / sqft$624

HOA fee$50/mo

Taxes$16,650/yr

CountyJames City County VA

WaterfrontYes

MLS #10646179

Interior

Bedrooms: 5
Full baths: 4
Half baths: 1
Approx. sqft: 5,367
Stories: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms: 4
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 12
Other rooms: 1st Floor Primary BR, Assigned Storage, Attic, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Foyer, Loft, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Screened Porch, Rec Room, Utility Room
Appliances: 220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment: Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Central Vac, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Gar Door Opener, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style: Craftsman, Other
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Sealed/Encapsulated Crawl Space
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Fiber Cement,Stone
Pool: In Ground Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced,Picket
Waterfront: Boat Lift,Deep Water Access,Navigable,River
Deep-water access: Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating: Electric, Forced Hot Air, Propane Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water heater: Gas
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 5.4600
Subdivision: ALL OTHERS AREA 117
Zoning: A1
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: Yes
Parking: Garage Att 3+ Car, Oversized Gar, Driveway Spc
Possession: CLOSE
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

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Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

1493 John Tyler Highway is a five-bedroom, 4.1-bath home built in 2020, offering 5,367 square feet of living space in Williamsburg, Virginia. The lot sits just 0.4 miles from Chickahominy Riverfront Park. It is one of the larger homes among Williamsburg homes for sale in the 23185 zip code.

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See all Williamsburg homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23185, homes for sale zoned for Jamestown High School, and homes for sale zoned for Matoaka Elementary School. Nearby, look at Governor's Land homes for sale, Williamsburg waterfront homes for sale, Williamsburg condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Williamsburg.

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Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms and 4.1 baths across 5,367 square feet is a rare combination in this part of Williamsburg. Built in 2020, the home carries modern construction standards — tighter envelope, updated mechanical systems, and a layout designed for how people actually live today. Very few properties at this scale were built this recently along the John Tyler Highway corridor. That combination of size, age, and location is hard to replicate.

ALL OTHERS AREA 117 and the Williamsburg real estate market

The John Tyler Highway corridor runs southwest out of Williamsburg toward the James City County countryside. The streetscape here mixes larger parcels with wooded buffers, giving the area a quieter, more spacious feel than the denser neighborhoods closer to Colonial Williamsburg. Homes along this stretch tend to sit on generous lots, and neighbors are spread out enough that you notice the trees more than the traffic. Chickahominy Riverfront Park is just down the road, which shapes the character of the whole area — it draws people who want outdoor access close to home. Williamsburg itself is a small city with a lot going on. The historic district, William and Mary, and the Colonial Williamsburg campus anchor the downtown core. Richmond Road and Monticello Avenue connect you to grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday retail in under fifteen minutes. Interstate 64 is accessible nearby, putting Newport News and Richmond within easy reach. Anyone browsing homes for sale in Williamsburg will find that the 23185 zip code covers a wide range of settings — this corridor sits on the quieter, more rural-feeling edge of it.

What's nearby

Chickahominy Riverfront Park is the standout neighbor at just 0.4 miles away. The park sits on the James River and offers boat launches, camping, a fishing pier, and a playground — all within a short walk or drive. That kind of waterfront access is genuinely uncommon this close to a residential address. Williamsburg's grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants are about ten to fifteen minutes east along Route 5. The Colonial Williamsburg area and the College of William and Mary campus add cultural and dining options that most suburban corridors simply do not have nearby.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Camp Peary is about 28 minutes from this address, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 34 minutes out. A VA loan is a natural fit for a purchase at this price point and square footage, and the 2020 build year means the home is likely to clear a VA appraisal without the deferred-maintenance flags that older properties sometimes carry. The five-bedroom count also gives flexibility for a home office or dedicated workspace.

For buyers drawn to character

A 2020 build on the John Tyler Highway corridor is not what most people picture when they think of Williamsburg real estate. This is not a colonial reproduction or a tight subdivision lot — it is a large, modern home with five bedrooms and 4.1 baths on a wooded stretch of road with a riverfront park at the end of the block. Buyers who want scale, privacy, and a sense of place will find that combination genuinely difficult to locate among homes for sale in 23185.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighJamestown High School

8.6/10

MiddleLois S. Hornsby Middle School

7/10

ElementaryMatoaka Elementary School

8/10

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.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Camp Peary

DoD

29min·17.1mi

NWS Yorktown

Navy

29min·20mi

JBLE Ft Eustis

Army

33min·23.8mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

53min·40.2mi

NSA HR

Navy

63min·52mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51095C

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 51095C

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

13 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Explore this neighborhoodGovernor's Land

Governor's Land at Two Rivers is a gated, member-owned country club community. It spreads across roughly 1,400 acres of James City County. The spot is where the James and Chickahominy Rivers meet, southwest of the City of Williamsburg.

$1.08MMedian sale · 12 mo

$231Sold $/sq ft

34dDays on market

23For sale now

$163KHH income

81.5%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Neighborhood

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CostPayment calculator

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing. The calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$19,747/mo

Down payment20% · $670,000

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$17,382

Property tax

$1,388

Home insurance

$977

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$50

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 & historyComparables

Price context: similar nearby homes$1,000,000 – $1,560,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

1621 River RDG · 0.9 mi · 5,146 sqft$1,100,000 sold 2026-02

3021 Nathaniels GRN · 1.3 mi · 5,367 sqft$1,250,000 sold 2026-07

1793 Cypress ISLE · 1.5 mi · 5,407 sqft$1,560,000 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$3,350,000

Price / Sq Ft

$624

Annual Taxes

$16,650

Monthly Tax

$1,388

HOA fee

$50 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.50%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Jul 28, 2026	$3,350,000	—
Price reduced	Oct 8, 2026	$3,350,000	−$150,000
Currently listed	—	$3,350,000	—

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:

Williamsburg Real Estate Assessment

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.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

Home	Price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	$ / sqft
1493 John Tyler Hwythis home	$3,350,000	5	4.1	5,367	$624
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1493 John Tyler Hwy in a good school zone?

The assigned zones on the listing record are Matoaka Elementary (VaHome School Score 8/10), Lois S Hornsby Middle School, Jamestown (VaHome School Score 8.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 1493 John Tyler Hwy 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 1493 John Tyler Hwy a waterfront property?

Yes. The listing record shows: Boat Lift,Deep Water Access,Navigable,River.

Does 1493 John Tyler Hwy have an HOA?

Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is None.

When was 1493 John Tyler Hwy built?

It was built in 2020, per the listing record.

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

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