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$255,000
$213 / sqft · est. $1,551/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,200sqft
29days on market

169 Howard Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Under ContractResidential · built 1991 · GROVE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Start summer off right in this refreshed gem! Featuring a new roof, new HVAC, new carpet, and fresh paint throughout. Located less than 3 minutes from Busch Gardens Amusement Park, great for fun-filled days! Plus, enjoy extra storage with a shed that conveys. This home is ready for its next family-- come see it today! • Homes may look connected, but each one stands on its own—only the storage areas are attached. • Some photos have been virtually staged to illustrate potential use of space.

Listing courtesy of Michelle Johnson · Abbitt Realty Company LLC · REIN MLS #10638206

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A 1,200-square-foot, three-bedroom home built in 1991 sitting just seven minutes from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — compact, practical, and planted in one of Virginia's most historically rich cities. If proximity to the base and easy access to Williamsburg's everyday amenities matter to you, this address checks both boxes.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 169 Howard Drive apart is its rare combination of base proximity and colonial-city convenience. Seven minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown means short commutes and straightforward BAH math, while the broader Williamsburg address puts you within reach of Colonial Williamsburg, the Virginia Peninsula's dining scene, and major retail corridors — all without sacrificing the quieter, residential feel of a smaller street.

GROVE and the Williamsburg real estate market

Williamsburg sits at the heart of the Virginia Peninsula, bordered by the James and York rivers and carrying more than three centuries of American history in its streetscape. The city blends that deep historical identity with a genuinely livable modern rhythm — you get walkable colonial districts, a strong local restaurant culture, and easy access to I-64 for commutes toward Newport News, Hampton, or Richmond. The neighborhood around Howard Drive has a settled, low-traffic character typical of early-1990s residential development in this part of the city: modest lot sizes, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to stay put. It's the kind of street where you know the people two doors down. For anyone searching for homes in Williamsburg VA near Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, this location delivers on both the lifestyle and the logistics front. James City County and York County both border the city proper, giving the broader area a mix of jurisdictional options, but the Williamsburg address itself carries strong long-term appeal.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from Howard Drive. A Walmart Supercenter and Food Lion are both within a short drive, covering grocery runs without much planning. For coffee, the Williamsburg area has a solid mix of local cafés and national chains along Richmond Road and Monticello Avenue. Merchants Square puts restaurants, boutiques, and the edge of the Colonial Williamsburg historic district within easy reach on weekends. Veteran's Memorial Park and nearby greenway paths offer outdoor options close to home. For medical needs, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is roughly ten minutes away. The overall picture is a location that handles the practical side of daily life without requiring long drives.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Seven minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and nine minutes to Camp Peary makes 169 Howard Drive a practical anchor for military households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the short commute means more time at home rather than on the road. Williamsburg's stable property market and strong community infrastructure have made it a reliable choice for service members cycling through the Hampton Roads region.

For first-time buyers

At 1,200 square feet with three bedrooms, 169 Howard Drive is a manageable first home — enough space to grow into without the overhead of a larger property. The 1991 build year means you're working with a solid structural foundation rather than a fixer-upper. Williamsburg's relatively accessible price point compared to Virginia Beach or Norfolk makes it a realistic entry into homeownership on the Peninsula.

More buyer questions

How far is 169 Howard Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

The drive is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base within the Williamsburg area.

How far is 169 Howard Drive from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is about nine minutes away by car, giving households with ties to either installation a genuinely convenient commute from this address.

What is the flood zone status for 169 Howard Drive?

Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any applicable insurance considerations.

Is there an HOA at 169 Howard Drive?

HOA status for this property is not confirmed in the available data — your agent can verify whether any homeowners association applies before you move forward.

What can you tell me about the property size and layout at 169 Howard Drive?

The home offers 1,200 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and one and a half baths, built in 1991 as a single-family residential property on Howard Drive in Williamsburg.

Curious whether 169 Howard Drive fits your timeline and priorities? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through the details — reach out to set up a conversation.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1991

Price / sqft

$213

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,843/yr

County

James City County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10638206

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,200
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
Attic, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1300
Subdivision
GROVE
Zoning
R2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

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$539K

Median sale · 12 mo

$258

Sold $/sq ft

23d

Days on market

16

For sale now

$138K

HH income

84.7%

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

$1,551/mo

Principal & interest

$1,323

Property tax

$154

Home insurance

$74

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$190,513 – $310,000

The 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.

199 Railroad ST · 0.2 mi · 1,200 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-02
2038 Genevieve TRL · 0.8 mi · 1,220 sqft$249,000 sold 2026-06
8702 Pocahontas TRL · 0.5 mi · 1,300 sqft$310,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$255,000

Price / Sq Ft

$213

Annual Taxes

$1,843

Monthly Tax

$154

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.72%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 21, 2026$255,000—
Currently listed—$255,000—

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 169 Howard Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are James River Elementary (GreatSchools 6/10), James Blair Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Jamestown (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 169 Howard Dr 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.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 169 Howard Dr?+
Dollar General is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.8 mi).
Does 169 Howard Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 169 Howard Dr built?+
It was built in 1991, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Michelle Johnson · Abbitt Realty Company LLC · REIN MLS #10638206

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169 Howard Dr, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 · MLS #10638206 · 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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