Why this home stands out
What sets 206 Ashton Drive apart is the combination of a low-maintenance townhome footprint and a genuinely strategic location. You're three minutes from the gate at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, walkable to coffee and a park, and tucked into a tidy 2008-era community where the homes are well-proportioned and the streets stay quiet. For a household that wants space without a sprawling yard to maintain, this 0.08-acre lot hits a practical sweet spot.
RIVERWALK TOWNES and the Yorktown real estate market
Riverwalk Townes is a compact, well-kept townhome community in Yorktown, Virginia — the kind of neighborhood where neighbors actually know each other and the streets feel calm even on weekday mornings. Built primarily in the mid-to-late 2000s, the community has a consistent architectural character: two- and three-story attached homes with tidy front stoops and off-street parking. York County manages the jurisdiction here, which consistently earns high marks for public services and infrastructure.
Yorktown itself carries a lot of history — this is, after all, where the Revolutionary War effectively ended — but daily life in the 23690 zip code is refreshingly practical. You're close to the Colonial Parkway, a short drive from the broader Hampton Roads metro, and positioned between Williamsburg to the northwest and Newport News to the south. The primary keyword that defines this address is Yorktown townhome, and it fits: this is exactly the kind of well-located, right-sized property that defines what living in this corner of the Peninsula looks like.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely easy from 206 Ashton Drive. Community Grocery Mart and Deli is just 0.8 miles away for quick grocery runs, and Jordan's Pizza, Subs, & Much More is at the same distance when you want dinner without cooking. Aromas 1781 Cafe, a local coffee shop, sits 0.9 miles out — close enough to make a morning walk worthwhile. For outdoor time, both Kirkpatrick Park (0.9 mi) and Charles Brown Park (1.0 mi) are within easy reach, giving you green space options without a long drive.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Three minutes to the gate at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — that's the headline for military households. Whether you're an E-6 or an O-3, the commute math here is hard to beat. Camp Peary is 12 minutes out as well. A VA loan makes this kind of well-located townhome even more accessible, and the low-maintenance exterior means deployments and TDY stretches are less stressful for whoever's holding down the home front.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 206 Ashton Drive checks a lot of the right boxes. At 1,810 square feet across three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, there's real room to grow without overwhelming upkeep. The 2008 construction means major systems are relatively modern, and the Riverwalk Townes community offers a welcoming, established feel without the unpredictability of an older home.
More buyer questions
How far is 206 Ashton Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
About 3 minutes by car — the gate is less than a mile and a half from the front door, making this one of the closest residential options to the installation in the area.
What is the HOA situation in Riverwalk Townes?
Riverwalk Townes does have a homeowners association, which typically covers exterior and common-area maintenance consistent with attached townhome communities — confirm current HOA details and any restrictions directly with the listing agent.
Is 206 Ashton Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the most current FEMA map data.
What are the parking arrangements at 206 Ashton Drive?
Townhomes in Riverwalk Townes generally include off-street parking; confirm the exact number of spaces and any guest parking policies with the listing agent or HOA documentation.
How far is 206 Ashton Drive from historic Yorktown?
The Yorktown Battlefield and waterfront are roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car, putting Colonial National Historical Park and the York River waterfront well within easy reach for weekend outings.
Want to see 206 Ashton Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Yorktown well — reach out and let's get you inside.
