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$789,000
311days on market

1850 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Under ContractLand and Farms · ALL OTHERS AREA 117

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

Creek ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

46.04 acres of Waterfront Property on Gordon's Creek, a navigable tributary of the Chickahominy River. This richly wooded land has a creek-front home site on a point of land rising 30 feet above the creek, which gives you waterfront privacy while being convenient to the shopping and dining of Williamsburg. The A-1 Zoning allows horses, and there is substantial value in the timber on the property which can be ready for harvest in a few years. Plenty of high ground for pastures, fields, barns, greenhouses, gardens, or just a waterfront home tucked into the forest!

Listing courtesy of Robert Hornsby · Hornsby Real Estate Co. · REIN MLS #10580466

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

Forty-six acres of open land along John Tyler Highway in Williamsburg, Virginia — a rare large-acreage opportunity in a region where undeveloped parcels of this scale are genuinely hard to find. If you've been searching for space to build, farm, or simply hold, 1850 John Tyler HWY deserves a close look.

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Why this home stands out

What separates this parcel from most homes for sale in Williamsburg VA is sheer scale. At 46.04 acres, you're not choosing between floor plans or countertop finishes — you're choosing what the land becomes. Whether that's a private estate, an agricultural operation, a conservation holding, or a multi-structure compound, the canvas here is unusually large for this corridor of James City County.

ALL OTHERS AREA 117 and the Williamsburg real estate market

Williamsburg sits at the intersection of Colonial American history and modern Hampton Roads living. The city and its surrounding James City County communities draw people who want a slower pace without sacrificing access — to jobs, to culture, and to the broader region. The ALL OTHERS AREA 117 designation covers a stretch of the John Tyler Highway corridor that runs southwest from the historic district toward the James River, passing through a mix of established residential communities, farmland, and wooded tracts. It's a part of Williamsburg that feels genuinely open, where neighbors aren't stacked on top of one another and where the land itself still shapes daily life. Buyers exploring homes for sale in Kingsmill Williamsburg VA often discover this corridor as an alternative — one that trades subdivision amenities for acreage and privacy. The broader Williamsburg market draws history enthusiasts, retirees, remote workers, and military families alike.

What's nearby

Chickahominy Riverfront Park sits just 0.8 miles from the property — a significant asset for any future resident or landowner here. The park offers river access, camping, boat ramps, and open green space along the Chickahominy River, making it a genuine recreational anchor for this stretch of the county. Beyond the park, the John Tyler Highway corridor connects you to Colonial Williamsburg's historic district, grocery and retail along Richmond Road, and the broader network of James City County services. The parcel's position along this highway means you're never far from the amenities that make homes in Williamsburg VA so appealing to a wide range of buyers.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 33 minutes away, and Camp Peary sits about 27 minutes out — manageable distances for families who want space between duty station and home life. A parcel this size gives military households the option to build exactly what they need, use a VA loan toward construction financing, and put real distance between the front gate and the front door.

For buyers drawn to character

If your vision of home involves waking up to your own land rather than a neighbor's fence line, 1850 John Tyler HWY is worth serious attention. Forty-six acres in Williamsburg is not something that surfaces often. This is the kind of property that attracts buyers who've been watching the market patiently — people who know what they want and recognize it when it finally appears.

More buyer questions

How far is 1850 John Tyler HWY from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is approximately 27 minutes from the property under typical driving conditions. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 33 minutes away, making this parcel accessible to personnel at either installation.

What is the zoning or permitted use for this parcel?

Zoning and permitted uses are governed by James City County and should be verified directly with the county planning department before purchase. The parcel's acreage may support agricultural, residential, or conservation uses depending on current designations.

Is 1850 John Tyler HWY in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel should be confirmed through FEMA's flood map service and your lender or title company during the due diligence period, as a 46-acre tract may include areas with varying flood risk.

Are there utilities already on the property at 1850 John Tyler HWY?

Utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric service — should be verified with James City County and local utility providers, as rural parcels of this size often require well, septic, or extension of service lines.

Where is Chickahominy Riverfront Park relative to this property?

Chickahominy Riverfront Park is just 0.8 miles from 1850 John Tyler HWY, offering river access, boat ramps, and recreational space within easy reach of the parcel.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well. Reach out to talk through what this land could mean for your plans in Williamsburg.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$232/yr

County

James City County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10580466

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Creek

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
46.0400
Approx. acres
46.04
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 117
Zoning
A1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLEMENT

See more Williamsburg waterfront homes.

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

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

Governor's Land

Governor's Land at Two Rivers is a gated, member-owned country club community spread across roughly 1,400 acres of James City County, set at the point where the James and Chickahominy Rivers meet southwest of the City of Williamsburg.

$1.06M

Median sale · 12 mo

$229

Sold $/sq ft

24d

Days on market

22

For sale now

$163K

HH income

81.5%

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

$4,343/mo

Principal & interest

$4,094

Property tax

$19

Home insurance

$230

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

144% of $548,300

City assessment record · taxes $232/yr

Land share of assessed value

100% — $548,300

Improvements $0 · assessor record ✓

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.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$789,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$232

Monthly Tax

$19

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.03%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 29, 2025$789,000—
Currently listed—$789,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

44% above assessment

Total Assessed

$548,300

Land

$548,300

Improvement

N/A

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 1850 John Tyler Hwy in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Mathew Whaley, Lois S Hornsby Middle School, Jamestown (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1850 John Tyler Hwy 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.
Are there parks near 1850 John Tyler Hwy?+
Chickahominy Riverfront Park is about 0.8 miles away.
Is 1850 John Tyler Hwy a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek.
Does 1850 John Tyler Hwy 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

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 Robert Hornsby · Hornsby Real Estate Co. · REIN MLS #10580466

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1850 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 · MLS #10580466 · 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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