Why this home stands out
Large, contiguous acreage this close to the Virginia Peninsula is genuinely hard to find. At 17.25 acres, this parcel gives you the breathing room to design a private homestead, run a hobby farm, or create a multi-generational property from scratch — all within a reasonable drive of the region's major employment and military hubs. The land itself does the talking here.
ALL OTHERS AREA 120 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula between the York River and the Piankatank River, and it carries the kind of unhurried, small-town character that people move here specifically to find. The T.C. Walker Road corridor — Route 629 — runs through a stretch of Gloucester County where large wooded tracts, working farms, and private estates define the landscape. This is Gloucester's ALL OTHERS AREA 120, a broad rural designation that covers much of the county's interior acreage away from the denser commercial nodes near Gloucester Courthouse and the Route 17 corridor. Life here moves at your pace. Neighbors are measured in acres, not feet. The county seat at Gloucester Courthouse is a short drive away, offering local government services, a historic downtown, and community events that reflect the area's deep Colonial-era roots. If you're searching for Gloucester VA land for sale with genuine scale and privacy, this parcel delivers exactly that.
What's nearby
Gloucester Courthouse is the practical center of daily life, with grocery options, pharmacies, hardware stores, and local restaurants all within a short drive. The charming Main Street area around the historic courthouse circle offers coffee shops, boutiques, and seasonal farmers markets. Gloucester Point — where the George P. Coleman Bridge crosses the York River into Yorktown — is roughly 15 minutes away, opening up the full Virginia Peninsula. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits about 23 minutes south, and Camp Peary is approximately 18 minutes away, making this parcel surprisingly accessible for those connected to Peninsula-area installations.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
If you're stationed at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown or Camp Peary and want land to build on rather than a house someone else designed, this parcel is worth a serious look. A VA loan can be used to finance the purchase of raw land paired with a construction loan — ask Tom and Dariya about how that process works for active-duty and veteran buyers.
For buyers drawn to character
Some buyers aren't looking for a house — they're looking for a canvas. Seventeen-plus acres in Gloucester County means you control the setbacks, the tree line, the garden, the outbuildings, and the view from your front porch. Build the home you've always had in mind, on land that has the scale to match the vision.
More buyer questions
How far is T.C. Walker Rd from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 23 minutes from this parcel via Route 17 South across the Coleman Bridge — a straightforward commute with minimal traffic congestion outside of peak bridge hours.
What can you build on 17.25 acres in Gloucester County?
Gloucester County zoning for rural parcels of this size typically permits single-family residential construction, accessory structures, agricultural uses, and in some cases subdividing — buyers should confirm current zoning classification and permitted uses directly with Gloucester County Planning and Zoning before purchase.
Is this parcel in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this acreage should be verified through FEMA's flood map service and confirmed during due diligence, as portions of large rural parcels in Gloucester County can carry varying flood designations depending on topography and proximity to drainage features.
Are there utilities on the property?
Utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric service — should be confirmed with Gloucester County and the relevant utility providers as part of your due diligence; rural parcels of this type often require well and septic installation.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase raw land in Virginia?
A VA loan in its standard form is designed for the purchase of a primary residence, but veterans and active-duty buyers can sometimes use VA financing in combination with a construction loan to buy land and build simultaneously — a lender familiar with VA construction products can walk you through the specifics.
Curious about building, farming, or simply owning a serious piece of Gloucester County? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market well — reach out and let's talk through what this land could mean for you.
