1610 Colonial Ave, Smithfield, VA 23430

Why this home stands out

Single-level living is harder to find than it looks in Isle of Wight County, and 1610 Colonial Avenue delivers it on a quiet stretch of a well-traveled Smithfield corridor. The 1978 ranch footprint means generous room proportions by the standards of its era — three real bedrooms, two full baths, and a layout that keeps common spaces connected without feeling cramped. Add the walkable cluster of shops and green space nearby, and the address earns its place on a short list.

COLONIAL ACRES and the Smithfield real estate market

Smithfield sits in Isle of Wight County along the Pagan River, a short drive from where it meets the James — which is part of why the town carries that particular mix of colonial-era brick storefronts and quietly proud neighborhoods that have been here a long time. Colonial Avenue is one of those everyday connectors that keeps Smithfield functional: close to the commercial strip without being on it, and within easy reach of the town's historic core. You'll find neighbors who've lived here for decades alongside younger households drawn by the relative calm and the genuine small-town feel that's increasingly rare in Hampton Roads. Smithfield is also the kind of place where you can walk to a park, grab dinner without getting in the car, and still be on Route 10 headed toward the bridge-tunnel or up toward Newport News in minutes. For families comparing homes for sale in Smithfield, the combination of Isle of Wight County's lower density and the town's own character is usually what seals the decision.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands barely require a car from Colonial Avenue. Dollar General is 0.1 miles out, and Royal Farms — good for a quick grocery run or a fast bite — is 0.2 miles away. Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ at 0.4 miles is the kind of neighborhood spot worth knowing about, and Papa John's Pizza rounds out the quick-dinner options at half a mile. Fitness is covered in multiple directions: Smithfield Fit Body Boot Camp (0.4 mi), Raw Fitness Training Facility (0.6 mi), and Workout Anytime Smithfield (1.0 mi) give you real choices. Bill Laine Park is 0.4 miles away, Wellington Park 0.6 miles, and Beale Park a mile out — three distinct green spaces within an easy walk or short ride.

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