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4beds
3.1baths
3,000sqft
0days on market

20 The Palisades, Williamsburg, VA 23185

New ListingResidential · built 1997 · PORT ANNE

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

Creek · River ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1997

Price / sqft

$333

HOA fee

$114/mo

Taxes

$4,612/yr

County

Williamsburg VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10656895

HOA association includes

ClubhouseGround MaintPool

$114/mo HOA fee · N/A · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
3,000
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
2
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Loft, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Screened Porch, Utility Room, Workshop
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement, Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Creek,River

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2200
Subdivision
PORT ANNE
Zoning
PUD
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

A phenomenal first offering in the coveted Port Anne: A custom, all-brick waterfront residence overlooking College Creek with sweeping creek views and timeless Williamsburg charm situated in an Audubon Habitat Sanctuary. With Architecture by Roger Guernsey himself with interiors by Gary Dennis Fine and built by Rob Collins, this approx. 3,000 sq. ft. home showcases vaulted ceilings, graceful archways, rich trim work, and a fantastic entertaining floor plan with true first-level living. The main level features a large primary suite opening to the screened porch, an office with private terrace, and a graceful kitchen with gorgeous glass cabinet details. Upstairs, three bedrooms each enjoy stunning views. A gardener's delight with potting shed off the garage. Adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg, downtown dining, shopping, and College Landing Park. Elevator chute ready to connect all three levels. New roof (2025), newer HVAC(2023), and new hot water heater (2024) complete this rare offering.

Listing courtesy of Olyvia Salyer · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10656895

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

20 The Palisades is a four-bedroom, 3.1-bath home in Williamsburg, Virginia, built in 1997 with about 3,000 square feet. College Landing Park is half a mile away. Downtown Williamsburg's restaurants and coffee shops are under a mile from your front door.

Keep searching in Williamsburg

See all Williamsburg homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23185, homes for sale zoned for Lafayette High School, and homes for sale zoned for Matthew Whaley Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Williamsburg — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Port Anne homes for sale, Williamsburg waterfront homes for sale, Williamsburg condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Williamsburg.

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Why this home stands out

The address sits in a quiet pocket of the 23185 zip code, yet daily errands and evenings out are genuinely close. Three full coffee shops, a sushi bar, a seafood taphouse, and a taco spot are all within about seven-tenths of a mile. Two parks anchor the neighborhood on foot. Camp Peary is roughly 12 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 17. That combination of calm streets and quick access is hard to replicate in this part of the city.

PORT ANNE and the Williamsburg real estate market

The Palisades is a small, established enclave tucked into the heart of Williamsburg. Streets here are tree-lined and unhurried. Homes from the mid-to-late 1990s sit on generous lots, giving the area a settled, mature feel. The neighborhood borders the edge of the historic district, so Colonial Williamsburg's brick paths and open greens are practically in the backyard. Williamsburg itself is one of Virginia's most walkable small cities. The downtown corridor along Duke of Gloucester Street draws locals and visitors alike. Getting around is easy — Route 60 and Interstate 64 connect you to Richmond, Hampton Roads, and the Peninsula without a long drive. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Williamsburg will notice how rarely a location checks this many boxes at once: history, green space, dining, and highway access all within a tight radius.

What's nearby

College Landing Park is half a mile away and sits along the James River, making it a natural spot for morning walks. Bicentennial Park and the Sunken Garden at William & Mary are both under a mile. For coffee, Museum Café, Secret Garden, and Eleva Coffee Lounge are all about 0.7 miles out. Dinner options at the same distance include Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill, Bento Sushi, and Electric Circus Taco. Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop handles quick grocery and specialty needs at 0.8 miles.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Camp Peary is about 12 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 17. VA loan financing is well understood by local lenders and title companies in this market. The home's four bedrooms and 3,000 square feet mean there is space to settle in without a renovation project first. Homes for sale in 23185 at this size and location are worth a close look for anyone weighing base proximity.

Room to grow

Four bedrooms and 3.1 baths give everyone room to spread out across 3,000 square feet. The 1997 build means a solid floor plan with defined spaces rather than an open-everything layout. Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Lafayette High School and homes for sale zoned for Matthew Whaley Elementary School will find this address lands in both zones. College Landing Park and two additional green spaces are all within a short walk.

More buyer questions

How far is 20 The Palisades from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is about 12 minutes by car under normal traffic conditions. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 17 minutes in the same direction.

What parks are within walking distance of 20 The Palisades?

College Landing Park is 0.5 miles away, Bicentennial Park is 0.6 miles, and the Sunken Garden at William & Mary is 0.8 miles. All three are reachable on foot.

Is 20 The Palisades in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section or ask your agent for the current FEMA designation.

What is the square footage of 20 The Palisades?

The home is approximately 3,000 square feet with four bedrooms and 3.1 baths. It was built in 1997.

How close is 20 The Palisades to downtown Williamsburg?

The home is within about 0.7 miles of the main dining and coffee corridor near the historic district. Most of the nearest restaurants and shops are reachable in a short walk or a two-minute drive.

Want to see 20 The Palisades in person? Tom and Dariya Milan are ready to schedule a walkthrough and answer your questions about this Williamsburg address.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51095C

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 51095C

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

30.8 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Explore this neighborhood

Port Anne

Port Anne is a settled neighborhood in the City of Williamsburg. It is tucked along College Creek off South Henry Street, next to College Landing Park.

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For sale now

$84K

HH income

66.6%

Owner-occupied

U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$5,859/mo

Principal & interest

$5,184

Property tax

$384

Home insurance

$291

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$114

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

Judge value on real ground

Price context — similar nearby homes

$477,725 – $780,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

153 Exmoor CT · 0.8 mi · 2,984 sqft$525,000 sold 2026-08
180 Exmoor CT · 0.9 mi · 2,788 sqft$525,000 sold 2026-04
522 Collington CT · 1.5 mi · 3,169 sqft$575,000 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$999,000

Price / Sq Ft

$333

Annual Taxes

$4,612

Monthly Tax

$384

HOA fee

$114 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.46%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 8, 2026$999,000—
Currently listed—$999,000—

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:

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

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Is 20 The Palisades in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Matthew Whaley Elementary (VaHome School Score 4.4/10), Berkeley Middle (VaHome School Score 7.5/10), Lafayette (VaHome School Score 5.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 20 The Palisades 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.
Is 20 The Palisades a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek,River.
Does 20 The Palisades have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is N/A. Association amenities on record include: Clubhouse, Ground Maint, Pool.
When was 20 The Palisades built?+
It was built in 1997, per the listing record.

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20 The Palisades, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 · MLS #10656895 · 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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