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234 Sandy Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Under ContractLand and Farms · 33.91 acres · ALL OTHERS AREA 118 · MLS #10658224

Schools
JamestownHigh8.6
BerkeleyMiddle7.2
Laurel LaneElementary6.5
VaHome School ScoreFlood
Low / moderate riskZone X
flood insurance not requiredHOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS recordEst. payment$5,297/moall-in · 20% down · 6.75% · adjustPrice since listing…checking price historyTaxes$5,101/yrfrom the public recordCondo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

Three plats being sold, 234 (12.86), 250 (15.6 acres) & 262 (5.45 acres) Sandy Bay Rd, comprise this 33.91-acre opportunity, located 4 miles from the City of Williamsburg and 2 miles from Jamestown Festival Park. Over 2000 ft of frontage along Powhatan Creek, some being marshlands, over 700 ft frontage to Sandy Bay Rd and a lifetime of memories awaiting. MLW source states to be 6+ feet. Adjacent residential developments include The Pointe at Jamestown, Landfall at Jamestown and Settlers Mill. Two homes can be constructed on 234 and 250 Sandy Bay and with a waiver, another may be able to be constructed on 262 Sandy Bay. Currently on 262 Sandy Bay, there is a small residence, 720 sq ft, on well and septic; covered boat house and boat ramp, all are being sold as-is. It is believed that public services are available from Red Oak Landing Rd and perhaps a septic and well may be acceptable by the county. Bring your horses and make your trails. Great for home business with residence and vehicle/equipment storage. R8 zoning allowed Residential: single family home, accessory apartments, home care facilities, manufactured home parks; Commercial: adult day care, campgrounds, child daycare, nursing home, nurseries, tourist homes and farmer's market. See attached documents for additional information.

Listing courtesy of Steven Ewell · Coldwell Banker Traditions LLC · REIN MLS #10658224

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

Creek ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

TypeLand and Farms
HOANone
Taxes$5,101/yr
CountyJames City County VA
WaterfrontYes
MLS #10658224

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Creek

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Electric, Gas Avail, Septic, Sewer Avail, Telephone Avail, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
33.9100
Road surface
Gravel, Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 118
Zoning
R8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING

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Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

234 Sandy Bay Road sits on a quiet stretch of Williamsburg, Virginia 23185, offering raw land with real potential. The lot is steps from Powhatan Creek and surrounded by mature greenery. Daily conveniences and local flavor are within a short walk. This is a rare chance to build on your own terms in a historic city.

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See all Williamsburg homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23185, homes for sale zoned for Jamestown High School, and homes for sale zoned for Laurel Lane Elementary School. Nearby, look at St. George's Hundred 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

Land parcels this close to Williamsburg's historic core don't come around often. Sandy Bay Road puts you within a few blocks of local restaurants, a park blueway, and a full-service grocery store. The creek corridor nearby adds natural beauty without requiring you to leave the neighborhood. You're building from scratch, which means the floor plan, the finishes, and the footprint are entirely yours to decide.

ALL OTHERS AREA 118 and the Williamsburg real estate market

Sandy Bay Road sits in a quiet pocket of Williamsburg near the Powhatan Creek corridor. The streets here feel unhurried, with mature trees and a mix of established homes and open lots. It's the kind of area where neighbors wave from their porches and the pace slows down naturally. Williamsburg itself is one of Virginia's most storied cities. The Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area anchors the city's identity, drawing visitors and giving residents a walkable cultural district unlike anything else in the region. Beyond the history, Williamsburg has grown into a well-rounded small city with strong infrastructure and easy highway access. Route 60 and Interstate 64 connect you to Richmond, Newport News, and the broader Hampton Roads metro. Anyone browsing Williamsburg homes for sale will find that the 23185 zip code covers some of the city's most established and convenient addresses. The city's compact size means you're rarely far from what you need.

What's nearby

Carrot Tree Kitchens is just 0.1 miles away — a beloved local spot for breakfast and lunch that locals return to again and again. Dizzy Izzy's by FoodaTude and a 7-Eleven are both 0.2 miles out for quick bites and grab-and-go options. Frothy Moon Brewhouse is 0.4 miles away when you want something more relaxed in the evening. Harris Teeter covers your grocery run at just 0.8 miles. Powhatan Creek Park and Blueway is 0.4 miles from the address, offering kayak launches and walking trails along the creek. Veterans Monument Park is 0.6 miles away, and St Georges Park rounds out the green space options at about a mile.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Camp Peary is about 18 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 22 minutes out. VA loan financing can be used for land purchases under certain conditions — worth a conversation with a VA-approved lender. Building now locks in your location before construction costs or land availability shift further.

For buyers drawn to character

Williamsburg doesn't hand out blank-slate land parcels very often, especially this close to the creek and the city's historic core. Building here means choosing every detail yourself — orientation, materials, room count, outdoor space. For buyers who want a home that reflects a specific vision rather than a builder's default package, homes for sale in 23185 rarely offer this kind of starting point.

More buyer questions

How far is 234 Sandy Bay Road from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is about 18 minutes from 234 Sandy Bay Road by car. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 22 minutes away via Route 60 and I-64.

What utilities or infrastructure are available at 234 Sandy Bay Road?

Utility availability varies by parcel and should be confirmed with the City of Williamsburg and local utility providers before purchase. A site evaluation will clarify water, sewer, and electrical access for the lot.

Is 234 Sandy Bay Road in a flood zone?

Given the property's proximity to Powhatan Creek, flood zone status is an important factor to verify. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center or ask your agent to pull the current flood determination for this parcel.

What schools serve the area around 234 Sandy Bay Road?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Jamestown High School or homes for sale zoned for Laurel Lane Elementary School will want to confirm current zoning directly with Williamsburg-James City County Schools, as boundaries can change.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase land at 234 Sandy Bay Road?

VA loans are primarily designed for homes, but some lenders offer VA construction loans that cover land and building costs together. A VA-approved lender can walk you through what's possible for this type of purchase.

Ready to talk through what building on Sandy Bay Road could look like? Tom and Dariya Milan are here to help you think it through — reach out anytime.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighJamestown High School
8.6/10
Up 0.9 from 2024–25
MiddleBerkeley Middle School
7.2/10
Down 0.3 from 2024–25
ElementaryLaurel Lane Elementary School
6.5/10
Up 0.6 from 2024–25

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.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Camp Peary

DoD

18min·11.1mi

NWS Yorktown

Navy

20min·14.1mi

JBLE Ft Eustis

Army

24min·17.9mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

41min·32.8mi

NSA HR

Navy

53min·45.8mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

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’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

30.1 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’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — 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.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhoodSt. George's Hundred

St. George's Hundred is a settled neighborhood in James City County, just outside Williamsburg. It sits along Route 5, which is John Tyler Highway.

$450KMedian sale · 12 mo
$245Sold $/sq ft
12dDays on market
1For sale now
$131KHH income
87.6%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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CostPayment calculator

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

$5,297/mo

Principal & interest

$4,613

Property tax

$425

Home insurance

$259

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

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 & historyComparables

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$889,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$5,101

Monthly Tax

$425

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.57%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 21, 2026$889,000—
Currently listed—$889,000—

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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
234 Sandy Bay Rdthis home$889,000————
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 234 Sandy Bay Rd in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Laurel Lane Elementary / fmr. Rawls Byrd, Berkeley Middle (VaHome School Score 7.2/10), Jamestown (VaHome School Score 8.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 234 Sandy Bay Rd 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 234 Sandy Bay Rd a waterfront property?
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek.
Does 234 Sandy Bay Rd have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.

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234 Sandy Bay Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 · MLS #10658224 · 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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