8 days on market
$475,000
212 Par Dr
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
MLS# 10638110 · FORDS COLONY · James City County VA
Updated 6 days ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,846/mo
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Price / sq ft
$235
2,021 sq ft
Days on market
8
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1987
39 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Sq Ft
2,021
Garage
No
About this home
Welcome to easy townhouse living in a desirable gated community! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers an inviting open layout with gleaming hardwood floors and abundant natural light throughout. The spacious living room features a cozy gas fireplace, creating the perfect space for relaxing or entertaining. The beautiful kitchen is designed to impress with stylish finishes, ample cabinetry, and…
Listed by Greg Garrett · Garrett Realty Partners
VaHome Team property overview
212 Par Drive sits inside Ford's Colony, one of Williamsburg's most established planned communities. This 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home delivers 2,021 square feet of living space on a residential lot, with Camp Peary and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown both within a half-hour drive.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 212 Par Drive apart is the address itself — Ford's Colony is a gated, amenity-rich community built around golf, and this 1987 home puts you squarely inside it. You're steps from the fairways, a short walk from Murdoch's restaurant and the Country Club, and living in a neighborhood that has maintained its character and landscaping standards for decades. That combination of access and community identity is genuinely hard to find in greater Williamsburg.
FORDS COLONY and the Williamsburg real estate market
Ford's Colony is one of Williamsburg's signature planned communities — a gated neighborhood built around multiple championship golf courses, winding tree-lined streets, and a consistent architectural character that has held up well since the late 1980s. Residents here enjoy a sense of place that newer subdivisions rarely replicate: mature trees, maintained common areas, and neighbors who tend to stay. The community sits in James City County, which means you're in the Williamsburg metro without being in the thick of the Colonial District tourist corridor. Williamsburg itself offers a rare mix of history, higher education energy from William & Mary, and a genuinely livable small-city feel. The broader area has grown steadily, adding dining, retail, and healthcare options while keeping the historic core intact. Life at 212 Par Drive means you get the quiet, established feel of Ford's Colony with easy access to everything the city has built up around it.
What's nearby
Daily life is well-supported from this address. Murdoch's at Ford's Colony is just half a mile away — a full-service restaurant that doubles as a natural gathering spot for the neighborhood, whether you're grabbing a weeknight dinner or meeting friends for a weekend lunch. Ford's Colony Country Club is equally close at 0.5 miles, giving you straightforward access to fitness facilities and golf without a long commute. Beyond the gates, Williamsburg's broader retail and dining corridors along Richmond Road and Monticello Avenue are a short drive, and the historic downtown area is easily reachable when you want it.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is 19 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is a 26-minute drive — both well within a practical daily commute range. Ford's Colony's gated setting and stable community character tend to appeal to military households looking for a home base that holds its value and its feel across multiple assignment cycles. A VA loan can make this kind of established neighborhood more accessible than many buyers expect.
For buyers drawn to character
If what you're looking for is a neighborhood with genuine bones — mature landscaping, a consistent architectural era, and a community that was designed with long-term livability in mind — Ford's Colony delivers. The 1987 build date means the home has real structure and established proportions, and the golf-course community setting gives 212 Par Drive a context that newer construction simply can't manufacture.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 212 Par Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 26 minutes from 212 Par Drive under typical traffic conditions, making it a manageable daily commute for personnel stationed there.
Is 212 Par Drive inside a gated community?
Yes — Ford's Colony is a gated planned community in James City County, with staffed entry points and community-wide standards for landscaping and architectural character.
What is the flood zone status for 212 Par Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate designation.
Does Ford's Colony have an HOA?
Yes, Ford's Colony has a homeowners association that oversees the gated entry, common area maintenance, and community standards — specific fee details are available through current HOA disclosure documents.
Where is 212 Par Drive relative to downtown Williamsburg?
The home is in the western part of the Williamsburg metro area in James City County, roughly a 10-to-15-minute drive from the Colonial Williamsburg historic district and William & Mary's campus.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ford's Colony and the broader Williamsburg market well — reach out to get a straight answer on whether 212 Par Drive is the right fit for you.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Approx Sq Ft
2,021
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$475,000
Price / Sq Ft
$235
Annual Taxes
$2,914
Monthly Tax
$243
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.61%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 5, 2026 | $475,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $475,000 | — |
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About buying in Williamsburg
Homes for sale in Williamsburg, VA represent one of Virginia's most distinctive and desirable real estate markets. Historic Williamsburg (23185) blends Colonial-era architecture preserved by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation with William & Mary's college-town energy; Kingsmill on the James (23185) features golf-course living and luxury riverfront homes; Ford's Colony (23188) offers gated, master-planned community living with private clubs; and Powhatan Secondary and Stonehouse (23188) provide more affordable family inventory in newer construction. Williamsburg's economy is anchored by William & Mary (one of the nation's oldest public universities), Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. The city draws second-home buyers from D.C., Northern Virginia, and out-of-state — pushing median home prices above the Hampton Roads average, typically $400K-$800K with luxury properties in Kingsmill and Ford's Colony exceeding $1.5M. The Williamsburg-James City County Schools include Lafayette High and Jamestown High, both nationally ranked. Many active retirees and academics call Williamsburg home, and proximity to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes it a popular military relocation destination. Browse the latest Williamsburg homes for sale below, refreshed every 5 minutes from the REIN MLS.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,846/moPrincipal & interest
$2,465
Property tax
$243
Home insurance
$139
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by Garrett Realty Partners · MLS# 10638110
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$475,000
212 Par DR, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
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