Why this home stands out
What sets 21117 Southampton Parkway apart is the land. An acre and a half in Southampton County is real, usable outdoor space — room for a garden, a fire pit, a detached workshop, or simply a yard where the neighbors feel far away. The 2007 construction means you get modern mechanicals and an open layout without the renovation surprises that come with older rural homes. It's a combination that's genuinely hard to find at this scale.
ALL OTHERS AREA 69 and the Courtland real estate market
Courtland is the county seat of Southampton County, a largely rural stretch of southeastern Virginia where the pace is slower by design. The town itself is small and tight-knit, with a Main Street feel that hasn't been smoothed over by chain development. Southampton Parkway is one of the primary corridors threading through the area, connecting residents to everyday services without pushing them into a suburb. Life here rewards people who want acreage, privacy, and a genuine small-town community rather than a subdivision with HOA rules and postage-stamp lots. If you've been browsing listings from the Outer Banks up to the Hampton Roads metro — maybe even glancing at nags head homes for sale — and keep finding yourself priced out of the waterfront or overwhelmed by the density, Courtland offers a different calculus entirely. Southampton County sits roughly equidistant between the Hampton Roads metro and the North Carolina border, making it a practical base for people who work regionally or remotely. The community is grounded, unpretentious, and genuinely welcoming to families putting down long-term roots.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are straightforward from 21117 Southampton Parkway. Courtland's small commercial core puts groceries, a pharmacy, and local dining within a short drive. Franklin, just about 15 minutes east on Route 58, expands your options considerably — you'll find a Walmart Supercenter, additional dining, and medical facilities there. Emporia is reachable in under 40 minutes for additional retail. Outdoor recreation is a natural draw in this part of Virginia; the Blackwater River and surrounding wildlife management areas are close, offering fishing, kayaking, and hunting access that suburban buyers rarely get. Interstate 58 keeps you connected regionally.
For different buyers
For families upgrading
If your current home feels like it's shrinking, 21117 Southampton Parkway answers back with 1.52 acres and nearly 2,000 square feet of single-story living. Three bedrooms and two full baths give everyone their own space, and the lot means the kids actually have a yard — not a shared green space, not a community park down the street, but your own land to use however you want. Southampton County's lower cost of living stretches a housing budget further than most Hampton Roads zip codes.
For first-time buyers
For a first-time buyer who wants land, privacy, and a home that was built this century, 21117 Southampton Parkway is a serious option. The 2007 construction keeps maintenance concerns manageable, the single-story layout is practical, and 1.52 acres means you're buying real property — not just four walls. Southampton County's taxes are among the more affordable in the region, and the absence of an HOA means no additional monthly obligations or rulebooks to navigate.
More buyer questions
How far is 21117 Southampton Parkway from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive from Courtland to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk runs approximately 63 minutes under normal conditions, primarily along Route 58 East. Service members should factor that commute into daily scheduling, though remote and hybrid work arrangements have made this distance more workable for many military households.
What is the lot size at 21117 Southampton Parkway and how is the land usable?
The property sits on 1.52 acres, which is a substantial residential lot for this part of Virginia. The acreage supports outbuildings, gardens, recreational space, or simply a wide buffer from neighboring properties — and Southampton County zoning generally allows for flexible residential use of land at this size.
Is 21117 Southampton Parkway in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Southampton County does include some low-lying areas near the Blackwater River corridor, so reviewing that tile before making decisions is worthwhile.
Does 21117 Southampton Parkway have an HOA?
This property is not subject to a homeowners association. There are no HOA dues, no architectural review board, and no community rulebook — you own the land and the home outright without that layer of governance.
What grocery and medical options are near Courtland, Virginia?
Courtland has basic everyday services in town, and Franklin — roughly 15 minutes east on Route 58 — adds a Walmart Supercenter, additional grocery options, and medical facilities including Southampton Memorial Hospital, which serves the broader county.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Southampton County well. Reach out to get a straight-talking walkthrough of what life at 21117 Southampton Parkway actually looks like day to day.
