Why this home stands out
Large parcels in this corner of Gloucester County don't come available often. At roughly 27 acres, this Low Ground Road property gives you genuine room — for agriculture, timber, a custom homesite, or simply open space you can call your own. The land sits close enough to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Camp Peary to be genuinely convenient for military households, yet far enough from the urban core to feel like a world apart.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Hayes real estate market
Hayes sits in the heart of Gloucester County on Virginia's Middle Peninsula, a stretch of land defined by tidal rivers, working farms, and a pace of life that's hard to find this close to Hampton Roads. Low Ground Road reflects that character — a rural corridor where large lots are the norm and neighbors are measured in acres, not feet. The area around Hayes earns its reputation every autumn, when virginia fall foliage turns the tree lines along the York River tributaries into a rolling canvas of amber and rust. Gloucester County governs this address, meaning you're working with county land-use processes rather than a city planning department — a distinction that matters when you're thinking about what to build or how to use the land. The broader community is tight-knit and proud of its agricultural roots, with local farms, watermen, and longtime families all part of the fabric.
What's nearby
Daily errands are manageable from this address. Blues Cruze - Street Side Diner is just about a mile away — a local favorite for a straightforward, no-fuss meal without driving far. The Route 17 corridor through Gloucester Courthouse puts grocery stores, hardware suppliers, and medical offices within a reasonable drive. For a larger retail run, Williamsburg is accessible to the northwest and the Hampton Roads metro is reachable via the Coleman Bridge to the south. The York River itself is close by, and public water-access points in the area give you options for fishing, kayaking, or simply watching the water.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 12 minutes from this address, and Camp Peary sits about 15 minutes out — making Low Ground Road a practical landing spot for military households who want land and space without a long commute to the gate. A VA loan can be a strong tool for financing a land purchase paired with a construction loan; talking through the options early is worth the time.
For buyers drawn to character
Twenty-seven acres in Gloucester County is the kind of purchase that lets you define the property rather than inherit someone else's vision. Whether you're drawn to farming, forestry, a private homestead, or simply holding open land, this parcel gives you the canvas. Rural Gloucester has a distinct identity — unhurried, rooted, and genuinely beautiful — and a property like this puts you squarely inside it.
More buyer questions
How far is 25+AC Low Ground Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
The drive from this property to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown runs approximately 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer large-acreage options to that installation.
What can land in Gloucester County be used for?
Gloucester County zoning allows for a range of uses on rural parcels including agriculture, timber, and residential construction, though specific uses depend on the parcel's zoning designation — a conversation with the Gloucester County planning office will clarify what's permitted on this tract.
Is this property in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Where is the nearest grocery store to Low Ground Road in Hayes?
The Route 17 corridor through Gloucester Courthouse has grocery options within a short drive, and the Coleman Bridge puts additional shopping in Yorktown and Newport News within reach.
Does this property have road frontage or utilities in place?
The property fronts Low Ground Road, but utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric — should be confirmed directly with Gloucester County and the relevant utility providers before any development planning.
Curious about what 27 acres in Gloucester County could look like for your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan are happy to walk through the details with you — reach out anytime.