Why this home stands out
PORT ANNE is one of Williamsburg's more quietly distinguished addresses — a neighborhood of mature trees, curving streets, and homes with real architectural presence. 20 The Palisades fits that character well: a 1997 colonial with 3,000 square feet, four bedrooms, and 3.1 baths on a 0.22-acre lot. The street name alone signals something a little different, and the proximity to both the Colonial Williamsburg historic district and the College of William & Mary campus makes this location genuinely hard to replicate.
PORT ANNE and the Williamsburg real estate market
PORT ANNE sits in the heart of the City of Williamsburg, and that matters more than it might sound. Williamsburg is an independent city — not part of James City County or York County — which gives it its own civic identity, compact geography, and walkable core. The neighborhood itself is a short hop from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's historic area, the College of William & Mary, and the Merchants Square shopping district. Streets here tend to be quiet and tree-lined, with a mix of established colonials and craftsman-influenced homes that give the area a settled, unhurried feel. For families comparing Williamsburg homes for sale, PORT ANNE consistently stands out as a neighborhood where you can walk to green space, reach downtown in minutes, and still feel removed from tourist-district noise. The City of Williamsburg's small footprint means you're never far from anything, yet the residential streets feel genuinely residential.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from 20 The Palisades. College Landing Park is just 0.5 miles away — a riverside green space along the James City County border that's great for morning walks or afternoon downtime. Bicentennial Park is 0.6 miles out, and the Sunken Garden on the William & Mary campus is under a mile. When it's time to eat, Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill, Bento Sushi, and Electric Circus Taco are all within 0.7 miles. Coffee is equally covered: Museum Café, Secret Garden, and Eleva Coffee Lounge are all nearby. Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop at 0.8 miles handles specialty grocery and snack runs with ease.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 12 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 17 minutes — both reasonable commutes that keep you well inside the historic triangle. A VA loan can be a strong fit for a property like this, and PORT ANNE's location means you're not sacrificing neighborhood quality for proximity to the base. Families who have been through multiple PCS moves tend to appreciate how much this address holds its character.
More buyer questions
How far is 20 The Palisades from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 12 minutes from 20 The Palisades by car, making it one of the more convenient Williamsburg addresses for personnel assigned there. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 17 minutes in the other direction.
What neighborhood is 20 The Palisades in?
The property is in PORT ANNE, a well-established neighborhood within the City of Williamsburg, close to the Colonial Williamsburg historic district and the College of William & Mary campus.
Is 20 The Palisades in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23185 zip code.
What parks are near 20 The Palisades?
College Landing Park is 0.5 miles away, Bicentennial Park is 0.6 miles, and the Sunken Garden on the William & Mary campus is under a mile — all walkable from the front door.
Where can I find other homes for sale in Williamsburg similar to this one?
The homes for sale in Williamsburg page on this site lets you filter by neighborhood, bedroom count, and square footage to find comparable properties throughout the city and surrounding areas, including other homes for sale in 23185.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know PORT ANNE and the Williamsburg market well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough or ask questions about this address — they're happy to help.
