Why this home stands out
What sets 175 Heron Point Road apart is its combination of generous square footage — 2,469 square feet across a single-family footprint — and its setting in Cardinal, a small Mathews County community where the pace slows down and the Chesapeake Bay watershed shapes everyday life. Homes here are spread out, neighbors know each other, and the natural environment is genuinely part of the address, not just a backdrop.
ALL OTHERS AREA 126 and the Cardinal real estate market
Cardinal sits in Mathews County, one of Virginia's least-densely populated jurisdictions, on a peninsula bounded by the North River and the broader Chesapeake Bay system. The community has no downtown grid — instead it's a loose collection of residential roads, waterfront lots, and working waterfronts that give it a distinctly unhurried character. Heron Point Road itself threads through a quiet corridor where mature trees and water views define the streetscape more than any commercial development ever could. Mathews County as a whole draws people who want space, privacy, and proximity to the water without sacrificing a reasonable commute to the Hampton Roads metro. The drive to Gloucester Court House takes under 20 minutes, and from there the broader region opens up. If you're weighing Cardinal, Virginia homes for sale, the county's low traffic, low density, and access to boating and fishing are usually the deciding factors.
What's nearby
Day-to-day conveniences are a short drive away in Mathews Court House and Gloucester, where you'll find grocery options, pharmacies, hardware stores, and local restaurants. The Mathews Farmers Market is a warm-weather staple. For waterfront recreation, the county's public boat ramps and the nearby North River give direct access to some of the best fishing and crabbing on the Middle Peninsula. Gloucester Point Beach Park is roughly 30 minutes east and offers a sandy shoreline on the York River. The Colonial Parkway and historic Yorktown are within 40 minutes, making weekend day trips genuinely easy from this address.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown are each about 33 minutes from 175 Heron Point Road — a manageable commute that keeps you well outside the congestion of the base perimeter. A VA loan can make a property like this especially accessible, and Mathews County's lower cost basis relative to Virginia Beach or Norfolk gives military households meaningful room to work with on square footage and lot size.
For buyers drawn to character
There's a particular kind of buyer who sees a 1994-built home on a quiet road in Mathews County and immediately understands the appeal — not a subdivision, not a HOA-managed community, just a well-proportioned house in a place where the herons actually land. At 2,469 square feet, 175 Heron Point Road has the bones for a thoughtful renovation or simply comfortable living as-is, in a county that rewards people who value landscape over amenities.
More buyer questions
How far is 175 Heron Point Road from Camp Peary?
The drive from 175 Heron Point Road to Camp Peary is approximately 33 minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading north and west through Gloucester County toward the York County line.
How far is 175 Heron Point Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is also about 33 minutes from this address, making it a comparable commute to Camp Peary — both are accessible via Route 17 north through Gloucester.
Is 175 Heron Point Road in a flood zone?
Mathews County has significant flood-mapped areas given its low-lying, water-adjacent geography — the FloodRisk tile on this page provides the specific FEMA flood zone designation and elevation data for this address.
What is the lot and property type at 175 Heron Point Road?
175 Heron Point Road is a single-family residential property built in 1994, offering 2,469 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms in Mathews County, Virginia.
Does Mathews County have a lot of HOA-governed communities?
HOA governance is relatively uncommon in Mathews County compared to higher-density Hampton Roads jurisdictions — many roads, including Heron Point Road, reflect the county's tradition of independent, low-density residential development.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of the Middle Peninsula well — reach out to talk through what 175 Heron Point Road could look like for your family, your commute, and your next chapter.
