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165 Waterton NONE, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188 - Main photo
$330,000
88days on market

165 Waterton, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Off MarketLand and Farms · FORDS COLONY

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Lake, Pond.

Frontage

Lake · Pond ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,032/yr

County

James City County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10640839

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Lake,Pond

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water, Electric Avail, Gas Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.9900
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
FORDS COLONY
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLE

See more Williamsburg waterfront homes.

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

This is a rare find in Fords Colony, most lots in this section have been developed for decades. Located just across the street, Carmel Valley, from the green of the Blackheath course's hole 1 and another water feature behind the lot, this property is wonderfully situated in this community. You will have the option to build a home with a Waterton or Carmel Valley address. The options are endless on a lot this size, come and build the custom home of your dreams.

Listing courtesy of Michelle Barnes · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10640839

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

165 Waterton in Williamsburg, Virginia is a land parcel in the 23188 zip code — a rare opportunity to put down roots on your own terms in one of the most storied cities in the Commonwealth, just minutes from Ford's Colony and the area's best green space.

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Why this home stands out

Raw land in Williamsburg doesn't come to market often, and 165 Waterton sits in a pocket of the city that already has the infrastructure around it — country club amenities, a botanical garden, and quick access to two military installations. You're not buying a lot in the middle of nowhere; you're buying the chance to build exactly what you want where others already chose to stay.

FORDS COLONY and the Williamsburg real estate market

Williamsburg carries a weight that most American cities can only envy — three centuries of history layered beneath a genuinely livable, modern city. The area around 165 Waterton sits on the western side of Williamsburg, where the pace is a little quieter but the conveniences are close. Ford's Colony, one of the region's most recognized planned communities, is right down the road, lending the surrounding streets a sense of established character without requiring you to be part of it. James City County jurisdiction means you're in one of the fastest-growing parts of the Hampton Roads metro while still holding onto a small-city feel. Among Williamsburg homes for sale, land parcels like this one are genuinely uncommon — most of what reaches the market is already built. The 23188 zip code spans a wide swath of western Williamsburg and carries strong long-term appeal for buyers who want space, proximity to Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary, and easy reach to the broader Peninsula.

What's nearby

Daily life is well-served from 165 Waterton. Krispy Krunchy Chicken and CHILL STOP are both within 0.4 miles for a quick bite, and Murdoch's at Ford's Colony — a full-service restaurant at the country club — is just half a mile away. Ford's Colony Country Club itself is 0.5 miles, offering golf and fitness facilities to members. For outdoor time, Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park Arboretum is 0.8 miles away, and Freedom Park — with its trails and open acreage — is under a mile. You'll find everyday errands and dining along the Route 60 corridor a short drive east.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Camp Peary is 19 minutes away and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is 27 minutes — both reachable without touching the worst of Peninsula traffic. A VA loan can be a powerful tool for financing new construction on land, and building in Williamsburg puts military families in a stable, historically strong market. It's worth a conversation with a lender who knows how VA construction loans work.

For buyers drawn to character

There's something different about building from the ground up on a parcel like this — you're not inheriting someone else's floor plan or compromising on a layout that almost works. Families comparing homes for sale in Williamsburg often settle because nothing quite fits; a land purchase removes that constraint entirely and lets the house match the life, not the other way around.

More buyer questions

How far is 165 Waterton from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is approximately 19 minutes from 165 Waterton under typical driving conditions. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 27 minutes away, making this parcel a reasonable option for personnel assigned to either installation.

What school zone does 165 Waterton fall in?

Buyers who are comparing homes for sale zoned for Lafayette High School and homes for sale zoned for D.J. Montague Elementary School should confirm current zoning directly with James City County Public Schools, as attendance boundaries can be redrawn over time.

Is 165 Waterton in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Buyers should review that information and consult FEMA's current flood maps before making decisions about construction or financing.

Are there HOA restrictions on 165 Waterton?

HOA status for this address should be confirmed through a title search and any recorded covenants for the area. Proximity to Ford's Colony does not automatically place this parcel within that community's HOA.

What can you build on a land parcel in the 23188 zip code?

Permitted uses and setback requirements are governed by James City County zoning ordinances. Buyers should contact the county's planning and zoning department to confirm what residential or other construction is allowed on this specific parcel before purchasing.

Curious whether 165 Waterton fits what you're planning to build? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market well — reach out and let's talk through your options.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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.

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Fords Colony

Ford's Colony is one of the Williamsburg area's largest and most recognized communities, a gated, golf-centered community set on roughly 3,200 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and ponds in James City County, with a smaller portion within the City of Williamsburg.

$770K

Median sale · 12 mo

$241

Sold $/sq ft

25d

Days on market

60

For sale now

$123K

HH income

77.5%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,978/mo

Principal & interest

$1,712

Property tax

$169

Home insurance

$96

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

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 & history

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$330,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$2,032

Monthly Tax

$169

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.62%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 22, 2026$330,000—
Price reducedAug 25, 2026$330,000−$20,000
Currently listed—$330,000—

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.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 165 Waterton in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are D.J. Montague Elementary (VaHome School Score 6.2/10), Lois S Hornsby Middle School, Lafayette (VaHome School Score 5.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 165 Waterton 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 there a gym near 165 Waterton?+
Yes — Ford's Colony Country Club is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Is 165 Waterton a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Lake,Pond.
Does 165 Waterton have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

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

The people

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165 Waterton, Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 · MLS #10640839 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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