Why this home stands out
What sets 1698 Milby Town Road apart is its setting. Shacklefords is a small, unhurried community in King and Queen County where neighbors know each other and the pace of life actually slows down. For buyers who want space between themselves and the next house — without sacrificing reasonable access to larger towns — this address delivers a rare combination of rural quiet and practical connectivity.
ALL OTHERS AREA 122 and the Shacklefords real estate market
Shacklefords sits in the heart of King and Queen County, one of Virginia's least-densely populated counties and a place where the landscape is defined by farmland, timber, and the quiet tributaries feeding into the Mattaponi and Piankatank river systems. Life here runs at a different rhythm than you'd find in Hampton Roads or Richmond — and for many buyers, that's exactly the point. The community around Milby Town Road is genuinely rural, with long sight lines, minimal traffic, and a strong sense of place that older, more developed areas simply can't replicate. King and Queen County is governed independently of any incorporated city, which keeps the tax base local and the development footprint modest. If you've been searching for a home where the yard actually has room to breathe and the evenings are legitimately quiet, this corner of the Middle Peninsula is worth your attention.
What's nearby
Everyday errands pull you toward West Point, roughly 20 minutes west, where you'll find grocery options, pharmacies, and a handful of local restaurants along the Pamunkey and Mattaponi rivers. Saluda, the Middlesex County seat, is a similar drive in the other direction and adds more dining and retail variety. Williamsburg is accessible in under an hour, opening up a much wider range of shopping, medical facilities, and entertainment. Outdoor life is well-served here — the Mattaponi Wildlife Management Area and the broader river corridor offer fishing, hunting, and paddling close to home.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is roughly 41 minutes from 1698 Milby Town Road, making this address a workable option for personnel stationed there who want genuine rural space rather than a suburban subdivision. A VA loan can make financing a property like this more accessible, and King and Queen County's lower cost of living stretches a housing budget further than you might expect this close to the Peninsula.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home and the idea of a smaller community with room to grow appeals to you, 1698 Milby Town Road is worth a close look. The 1,248-square-foot layout is manageable without feeling cramped, the 1992 construction means the major systems aren't ancient, and King and Queen County's rural character means you're getting genuine space at a price point that's hard to match anywhere near the coast. A VA loan may also be on the table if you have military service.
More buyer questions
How far is 1698 Milby Town Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 41 minutes from 1698 Milby Town Road under typical driving conditions. The route generally runs south and east via Route 33 toward the York County area.
What county is 1698 Milby Town Road in?
The property is located in King and Queen County, Virginia — an independent county on the Middle Peninsula, separate from any incorporated city or town.
Is 1698 Milby Town Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Where is the nearest grocery store to Shacklefords, Virginia?
West Point, roughly 20 minutes west, is the closest town with grocery options. Saluda and Tappahannock are also reasonable drives for a broader selection.
Does 1698 Milby Town Road have an HOA?
Based on available information, this property does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should verify through title review and county records during due diligence.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the Middle Peninsula market well — reach out to talk through what 1698 Milby Town Road could look like as your next home.
