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$250,000
599days on market

2.81ac Morgarts Beach Road, Smithfield, VA 23430

ActiveLand and Farms · SMITHFIELD ON THE JAMES

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

Lake ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This beautiful lot contains 2.81 acres on the lake - build your dream home here. The lake is aerated and wildlife abounds in this subdivision. Horses are allowed and welcomed here. Walking paths throughout the subdivision and access road to the James River for a day of sunbathing, swimming or fishing. This whole subdivision is magnificent.

Listing courtesy of Donna Hull · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10551483

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A 2.81-acre parcel along Morgarts Beach Road in Smithfield's coveted Smithfield on the James community, this raw land offers a rare chance to build on a generous lot in Isle of Wight County, just minutes from the James River and historic Fort Boykin.

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Why this home stands out

Vacant acreage at this scale is genuinely hard to come by in Smithfield on the James. At 2.81 acres, you have real room to design a custom home, plan your setbacks, and still have yard left over. The address puts you on a quiet stretch of Morgarts Beach Road with water-oriented surroundings, mature trees typical of the area, and a neighborhood character that leans toward spacious, established properties rather than tight subdivisions.

SMITHFIELD ON THE JAMES and the Smithfield real estate market

Smithfield on the James sits along the southwestern bank of the James River in Isle of Wight County — one of the quieter, more scenic pockets of Hampton Roads. The neighborhood draws people who want acreage, elbow room, and a genuine small-town feel without sacrificing access to the broader region. Smithfield itself is a historic town with a walkable downtown, locally owned restaurants, and a pace of life that feels intentional. The surrounding county is largely rural and agricultural, which keeps the roads calm and the skies open. This particular parcel on Morgarts Beach Road, Smithfield, Virginia 23430 sits within easy reach of the James River shoreline, giving the whole area a waterfront sensibility even on lots that aren't directly on the water. Isle of Wight County is known for low-density development and long-standing community pride, and Smithfield on the James reflects that ethos well.

What's nearby

Fort Boykin Historic Park is just 0.6 miles away — a bluff-top park overlooking the James River with earthwork fortifications dating back centuries and sweeping water views that make it a genuine neighborhood amenity. Downtown Smithfield is a short drive for groceries, dining, and everyday errands. The broader Isle of Wight County corridor connects you to Windsor, Carrollton, and the Route 17 and Route 10 corridors for larger retail and services. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 17 minutes east, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 29 minutes away across the James.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 17 minutes from Morgarts Beach Road, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is under 30 minutes. If you're using a VA loan to finance a custom build, this parcel gives you the acreage to design exactly the home your family needs — with space to grow — in a county that stays genuinely affordable compared to the Virginia Beach or Hampton corridors.

For buyers drawn to character

If your vision is a custom home on real land — not a quarter-acre lot in a dense subdivision — this 2.81-acre parcel is the kind of blank canvas that rarely surfaces in an established neighborhood like Smithfield on the James. You choose the footprint, the orientation, the setbacks. Fort Boykin is practically your backyard, and the James River is just down the road.

More buyer questions

How far is 2.81AC Morgarts Beach Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs approximately 17 minutes under normal traffic conditions via Route 10 east. It's one of the more convenient base commutes available from Isle of Wight County.

How far is this parcel from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 29 minutes from Morgarts Beach Road, typically via the James River Bridge and Route 17 north.

What utilities are available at this address?

Utility availability for raw land in Isle of Wight County varies by parcel — prospective buyers should confirm water, sewer, and electrical access directly with Isle of Wight County and local utility providers before finalizing plans.

Is there a homeowners association for Smithfield on the James?

Smithfield on the James does have an HOA; buyers should request current governing documents and any applicable covenants to understand what's permitted on the parcel before designing a build.

Is this parcel in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address should be confirmed through the current FEMA Flood Map Service Center using the parcel's official boundaries, as designations can vary across a 2.81-acre lot depending on elevation and proximity to water.

Ready to walk the land and talk through what's possible? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Smithfield on the James well — reach out and let's explore it together.

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

Schools

  • ElementaryHardy Elementary
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  • MiddleSmithfield Middle
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  • HighSmithfield
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$697/yr

County

Isle of Wight County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10551483

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Lake

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Other

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
2.8100
Road surface
Gravel, Paved
Subdivision
SMITHFIELD ON THE JAMES
Zoning
RAC
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51093C

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

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

$1,428/mo

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$58

Home insurance

$73

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.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$250,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$697

Monthly Tax

$58

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.28%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 17, 2024$250,000—
Currently listed—$250,000—

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:

Smithfield Assessor (Google)

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

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Market tempo

599 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 2.81ac Morgarts Beach Road in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hardy Elementary, Smithfield Middle, Smithfield. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2.81ac Morgarts Beach Road 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 2.81ac Morgarts Beach Road?+
Fort Boykin is about 0.6 miles away.
Is 2.81ac Morgarts Beach Road a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Lake.
Does 2.81ac Morgarts Beach Road 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

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Listing courtesy of Donna Hull · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10551483

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2.81ac Morgarts Beach Road, Smithfield, Virginia 23430 · MLS #10551483 · 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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