Why this home stands out
Raw acreage in New Kent County is genuinely hard to come by at this scale. Twenty acres along Hopewell Road gives you room to design from the ground up — whether that means a custom home with a long private drive, a working hobby farm, outbuildings, or simply land held for the future. New Kent's low-density zoning and agricultural heritage make large parcels like this a lasting asset in a corridor that keeps attracting buyers priced out of the suburbs.
ALL OTHERS AREA 140 and the New Kent real estate market
New Kent County sits at the geographic midpoint between Richmond and the Hampton Roads metro, straddling I-64 in a way that makes both cities genuinely reachable without living in either. The county has deliberately resisted the strip-mall sprawl that swallowed neighboring counties, and the result is a landscape of working farms, horse properties, timber tracts, and custom homes on generous lots. Hopewell Road runs through one of the county's more rural corridors, where neighbors are measured in acres rather than feet. The county seat in New Kent is small and functional — courthouse, county offices, a handful of local businesses — and that's very much by design. Residents here trade walkability for elbow room, and most find that a worthwhile exchange. The county's proximity to the Chickahominy River and the broader Tidewater watershed gives the land a quiet, wooded character that's increasingly rare this close to two major metro areas.
What's nearby
Daily errands run through the small commercial cluster along Route 60 and the New Kent Winery area, with a broader range of grocery, dining, and retail options about 20 minutes west in the Short Pump corridor of Henrico County. Williamsburg's Colonial Williamsburg district, shopping, and dining are roughly 30 minutes east on I-64. New Kent Raceway and the Chickahominy Riverfront Park give outdoor enthusiasts local options for motorsports and water access. The New Kent Health Center handles routine medical needs, and larger hospital systems in both Richmond and the Peninsula are accessible via the interstate.
For different buyers
For families upgrading
If your current home has you stacked on a quarter-acre lot with neighbors ten feet away, 20 acres on Hopewell Road resets the scale entirely. You can design a custom home with the setbacks, outbuildings, and outdoor space your family actually wants — and still reach Richmond or the Peninsula in under an hour for work, shopping, or weekend plans.
For buyers drawn to character
For buyers who want to build something genuinely their own — a farmhouse, a timber-frame, a homestead with gardens and animals — raw land in New Kent County is the starting point. Twenty acres gives you the canvas. The county's rural character and agricultural zoning history mean you're building in a place that actually values that kind of life, not just tolerates it.
More buyer questions
How far is 20 AC Hopewell RD from Richmond?
The parcel sits roughly 35 to 40 minutes east of downtown Richmond via I-64, making it a realistic option for buyers who work or spend time in the city but want genuine rural land.
What utilities are available at this New Kent County parcel?
New Kent County's rural corridors typically rely on private well and septic systems; buyers should conduct due diligence on utility availability, soil suitability for a septic system, and any required county permits before finalizing plans.
Is the land in New Kent County suitable for horses or livestock?
New Kent County has a strong agricultural heritage and much of its rural land supports horses, cattle, and hobby farming — but suitability depends on soil type, pasture condition, and water access, so a site assessment is the right first step.
Are there any flood zone considerations for this property?
Flood zone status for rural parcels in New Kent County varies by elevation and proximity to waterways; a current FEMA flood map review and survey are recommended as part of any buyer's due diligence process.
How far is 20 AC Hopewell RD from Williamsburg?
Williamsburg is approximately 30 minutes east along I-64, putting Colonial Williamsburg, the Williamsburg Premium Outlets, and the broader Peninsula within easy reach for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know New Kent County's land market well. Reach out to talk through what's possible on this parcel and what the path to building looks like.
