21 days on market
$840,000
159 Western Gailes None
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
MLS# 10631976 · FORDS COLONY · James City County VA
Updated May 15, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$5,091/mo
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Price / sq ft
$238
3,530 sq ft
Days on market
21
HOA
None
Year built
2008
18 yrs old
Beds
5
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
3,530
Garage
Yes
About this home
Welcome to refined living in the Western Gailes section of Ford's Colony, a premier gated golf course community. This elegant transitional home features dual staircases and a seamless layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen offers granite countertops, dual wall ovens, an expansive island with prep sink, and opens to a spacious family room with a gas fireplace. The main level includes a…
Listed by Megan Costa · Liz Moore & Associates LLC
VaHome Team property overview
159 Western Gailes is a five-bedroom, four-bath home in Ford's Colony, one of Williamsburg's most established planned communities. At 3,530 square feet on a 0.37-acre lot, it offers serious space, a respected address, and easy access to two military installations.
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Why this home stands out
Ford's Colony is a gated, amenity-rich community, and Western Gailes sits comfortably within it — giving you a 2008-built home with five true bedrooms and four full baths on a generous third-of-an-acre lot. That combination of square footage, bedroom count, and gated neighborhood infrastructure is genuinely hard to find in this zip code without stepping up to new construction pricing.
FORDS COLONY and the Williamsburg real estate market
Ford's Colony is one of the most recognized addresses in all of Williamsburg — a master-planned, gated community spanning thousands of acres in James City County. Residents here share access to golf courses, tennis courts, a clubhouse, walking trails, and swimming pools, all woven into a landscape of mature trees and thoughtfully laid-out streets. The community has an HOA that maintains the common areas and gates, which keeps the neighborhood's character consistent year after year. When people search homes for sale williamsburg va, Ford's Colony consistently surfaces as a benchmark — the kind of neighborhood that holds its identity across market cycles. Williamsburg itself blends Colonial history with a surprisingly modern daily life: craft breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, outlet shopping, and a genuinely walkable historic district all coexist here. James City County schools serve the area, and the broader region connects easily to the Peninsula via Route 60 and Interstate 64.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from Western Gailes. Williamsburg Premium Outlets sits roughly ten minutes east, and the New Town mixed-use district — with grocery, dining, and services all in one loop — is similarly close. The College of Williamsburg area adds coffee shops and casual restaurants within a short drive. Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA are practically neighbors, which matters more than you might expect once you live here. For green space, the Greensprings Greenway Trail is accessible nearby, and the broader James City County park system adds additional outdoor options.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is an 18-minute drive from 159 Western Gailes, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 25 minutes out — both well within a practical daily commute. Ford's Colony's gated layout and stable community structure tend to appeal to military families who want predictability in a neighborhood, and a VA loan pairs naturally with a property at this price tier and square footage.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms and four baths across 3,530 square feet gives a growing family genuine room to spread out — dedicated guest space, a home office, and still enough bedrooms for everyone. The 0.37-acre lot adds outdoor breathing room that smaller subdivision lots simply can't match. If you're searching williamsburg va homes for sale because your current home has started to feel tight, this floor plan was built for exactly that next chapter.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 159 Western Gailes from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 18 minutes from 159 Western Gailes under typical traffic conditions, making it one of the more commuter-friendly addresses in Ford's Colony for personnel assigned there.
How far is 159 Western Gailes from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 25 minutes away, generally via Route 60 east toward the York County line — a straightforward drive with minimal highway complexity.
Is 159 Western Gailes in a gated community?
Yes — Ford's Colony is a gated, master-planned community in James City County with staffed entry points and an active HOA that oversees common areas, amenities, and community standards.
Does Ford's Colony have an HOA?
Ford's Colony does have a homeowners association that manages the gates, trails, pools, tennis courts, and clubhouse facilities; membership in the HOA is a condition of ownership within the community.
What is the flood zone status for 159 Western Gailes?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any associated insurance considerations.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ford's Colony and the broader Williamsburg market well. Reach out to talk through 159 Western Gailes or any other address on your list.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
3,530
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$840,000
Price / Sq Ft
$238
Annual Taxes
$5,854
Monthly Tax
$488
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.70%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 28, 2026 | $840,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $840,000 | — |
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About buying in Williamsburg
Homes for sale in Williamsburg, VA represent one of Virginia's most distinctive and desirable real estate markets. Historic Williamsburg (23185) blends Colonial-era architecture preserved by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation with William & Mary's college-town energy; Kingsmill on the James (23185) features golf-course living and luxury riverfront homes; Ford's Colony (23188) offers gated, master-planned community living with private clubs; and Powhatan Secondary and Stonehouse (23188) provide more affordable family inventory in newer construction. Williamsburg's economy is anchored by William & Mary (one of the nation's oldest public universities), Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. The city draws second-home buyers from D.C., Northern Virginia, and out-of-state — pushing median home prices above the Hampton Roads average, typically $400K-$800K with luxury properties in Kingsmill and Ford's Colony exceeding $1.5M. The Williamsburg-James City County Schools include Lafayette High and Jamestown High, both nationally ranked. Many active retirees and academics call Williamsburg home, and proximity to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes it a popular military relocation destination. Browse the latest Williamsburg homes for sale below, refreshed every 5 minutes from the REIN MLS.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$5,091/moPrincipal & interest
$4,359
Property tax
$488
Home insurance
$245
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by Liz Moore & Associates LLC · MLS# 10631976
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$840,000
159 Western Gailes NONE, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
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