2.81ac Morgarts Beach Road, Smithfield, VA 23430

Why this home stands out

Parcels like this one don't surface often in Smithfield on the James. At 2.81 acres, you have genuine room to plan — a custom build with a long private driveway, a detached workshop, mature landscaping buffers, or simply open space around you. The James River corridor gives this stretch of Morgarts Beach Road a character that subdivisions can't replicate, and the proximity to Fort Boykin adds a historic, park-edged feel to the immediate surroundings.

SMITHFIELD ON THE JAMES and the Smithfield real estate market

Smithfield on the James is one of those addresses that carries real weight in Isle of Wight County. The area draws people who want the slower rhythm of small-town Virginia without giving up access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. Smithfield itself is known for its well-preserved historic district, its waterfront, and a genuine sense of community that larger cities tend to lose. Morgarts Beach Road runs through a low-density corridor where lots are measured in acres rather than square feet, and neighbors tend to value their privacy. The James River is a constant backdrop here — you feel its presence in the light, the breezes, and the landscape even when you're not standing on the bank. Isle of Wight County has grown steadily while managing to keep its rural character intact, making this corner of Virginia a compelling place to put down roots.

What's nearby

Fort Boykin sits just 0.7 miles away — a historic earthwork fort turned public park right on the James River, and genuinely one of the more underrated green spaces in the region. It's the kind of place you'll walk to on a weekend morning and feel like you have it to yourself. Beyond the immediate area, downtown Smithfield is a short drive for locally owned restaurants, a farmers market, and everyday errands. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly 17 minutes out, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 29 minutes — keeping two major installations within a reasonable commute window.

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