Why this home stands out
What separates this property from most of the region is the combination of scale and seclusion. More than two acres of land, four full bathrooms, and over 3,100 square feet of interior space — all tucked into one of the most unhurried corners of Mathews County. The 1970 build gives the home a solid, established character, and the lot size means your neighbors aren't on top of you. That's a rare equation in coastal Virginia.
ALL OTHERS AREA 126 and the Hallieford real estate market
Hallieford sits on Gwynn's Island, a small, tidal community in Mathews County where the Chesapeake Bay and the Piankatank River meet. Life here runs at a different rhythm than the metro Hampton Roads area — there are no traffic lights, no strip malls, and no crowds. The island is connected to the mainland by a short drawbridge, and that small geographic separation is exactly what draws people here. Residents tend to be a mix of longtime locals, watermen families, and buyers who made a deliberate choice to trade convenience for quiet and water access. The Hallieford VA 23068 zip code covers a tight-knit community where neighbors know each other and the outdoors is a constant backdrop. Mathews County as a whole leans rural and coastal, with the kind of low-density character that's increasingly difficult to find within a reasonable drive of Virginia's military installations and urban centers. If you've been searching for space, water proximity, and genuine calm, this address delivers all three.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life on Gwynn's Island keeps things simple and local. Islander Waterfront Restaurant & Motel is less than a mile away — a waterside spot that doubles as a community gathering point, especially in warmer months. For outdoor time, Cow Point and Roses Creek Landing are both within 0.4 miles, offering easy access to the water's edge for fishing, kayaking, or just watching the tide move. The broader Mathews County area has farm stands, small-town hardware stores, and a handful of local shops. For larger grocery runs or big-box needs, Gloucester is the nearest hub, roughly 20 to 25 minutes north.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 44 minutes from this address, and Camp Peary runs about 42 minutes out. That puts 2406 Hallieford Road within a manageable commute corridor for service members stationed on the Peninsula — especially those using a VA loan and looking for acreage and space that base-adjacent zip codes simply can't offer at this scale.
For buyers drawn to character
A 1970-built home on 2.23 acres in a coastal Chesapeake community isn't something you stumble across. This is the kind of property that takes patience to find — established, roomy, and set in a place with genuine local identity. Gwynn's Island has a character that newer developments can't manufacture, and a lot this size gives you the freedom to shape the property on your own terms.
More buyer questions
How far is 2406 Hallieford Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 44 minutes from this address via Route 17 and the Gwynn's Island bridge corridor. The drive is mostly rural highway with minimal traffic congestion.
What is the lot size at 2406 Hallieford Road?
The lot measures 2.23 acres, which is substantially larger than most residential properties in the broader Hampton Roads and Middle Peninsula region.
Is 2406 Hallieford Road in a flood zone?
Mathews County properties, particularly those near Gwynn's Island and tidal waterways, often carry flood zone designations — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific FEMA zone assignment for this parcel.
Where is Hallieford, Virginia located?
Hallieford is a small community on Gwynn's Island in Mathews County, Virginia, situated where the Piankatank River meets the Chesapeake Bay — roughly 90 minutes southeast of Richmond and about an hour from the core Hampton Roads metro area.
Does 2406 Hallieford Road have an HOA?
Based on the available property data, this address does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm with a title search and county records prior to closing.
Want to know more about 2406 Hallieford Road or Gwynn's Island as a whole? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
