Why this home stands out
This is raw land with farm potential on Virginia's Eastern Shore. The property sits in a region known for agriculture, waterfowl hunting, and wide-open spaces. Parksley anchors the mid-Shore community, offering a quieter pace than mainland Virginia. If you're drawn to land stewardship, farming, or a genuine rural setting, this address represents genuine Eastern Shore character and opportunity.
About the Parksley real estate market
Parksley is a small Eastern Shore town with deep agricultural roots. The community centers on working farmland, seasonal hunting culture, and tight-knit neighborhood ties. Metompkin Road runs through classic Shore countryside—open fields, tree lines, and genuine quiet. Parksley itself is unincorporated Accomack County, situated roughly midway along the Eastern Shore peninsula. The town has a country store, local services, and easy access to Route 13, the main north-south artery. Chincoteague Island lies about 20 minutes south; the mainland and Hampton Roads are roughly two hours west. Daily life here moves at a rural pace, with strong seasonal rhythms tied to agriculture and tourism.
What's nearby
Route 13 runs directly through Parksley, connecting you north to Maryland and south to Chincoteague Island. Chincoteague, about 20 minutes away, offers restaurants, shops, and the famous wild pony heritage. Wallops Island and NASA Wallops Flight Facility are roughly 30 minutes south. The Accomack County seat, Accomac, sits about 15 minutes north with county services and local commerce. Mainland Virginia and Hampton Roads are accessible via the Bay Bridge-Tunnel, roughly two hours west.
For different buyers
For first-time buyers
Land ownership on the Eastern Shore offers genuine value and development or agricultural potential. VA loan financing can apply to raw land purchases under certain conditions—check with your lender about eligibility. The rural setting and open acreage appeal to buyers seeking space, privacy, and long-term land stewardship without the density of suburban neighborhoods.
For buyers drawn to character
Eastern Shore land carries authentic rural character rooted in farming heritage and coastal ecology. This property sits in a landscape shaped by agriculture and waterfowl tradition. The quiet, unhurried pace and genuine connection to the land attract buyers who value stewardship, agricultural history, and genuine rural living over suburban convenience.
More buyer questions
How far is Parksley from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
Parksley is roughly 129 minutes (about two hours) from Langley AFB via Route 13 and the Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The commute crosses the Eastern Shore peninsula and the water crossing.
What county is 154 Metompkin Road in?
The property is in Accomack County, Virginia, on the Eastern Shore peninsula. Parksley is an unincorporated community within the county.
Can you get VA loan financing for raw land in Parksley?
VA loans can finance raw land under specific conditions, including proof of development intent and lender approval. Speak with a VA-savvy lender about your particular situation and the property's eligibility.
What is nearby Parksley for shopping and dining?
Chincoteague Island, about 20 minutes south, offers restaurants, shops, and visitor services. Accomac, 15 minutes north, has county services and local commerce. Route 13 connects both directions with small-town businesses.
Is this property suitable for farming or agriculture?
The Eastern Shore is agricultural heartland, and Parksley sits in prime farming country. Land use and development potential depend on acreage, zoning, and soil conditions—consult the Accomack County assessor and a local land professional for specifics.
Ready to explore Eastern Shore land? Contact us to discuss agricultural potential, development options, or rural living on Metompkin Road.
