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$240,000
96days on market

2561 Fort Huger Dr, Smithfield, VA 23430

ActiveLand and Farms · ALL OTHERS AREA 65

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

Creek · Marsh ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

You are going to love the stunning views from this Creek front home site nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac with large hardwood trees. Level building area and nicely wooded lets you build your private retreat on the water. Plenty of room for an in ground pool, or extra garage with 3 acres of land to work with. Build a pier and boat lift out onto the protected waters of Lawnes Creek to entertain family and friends, or just enjoy fishing from the banks in your back yard. Ten minutes from historic downtown Smithfield with it's quaint shops and restaurants along the brick sidewalks and old fashioned street lights. Perfect location to raise a family or enjoy your retirement. Neighborhood building specifications available upon request.

Listing courtesy of Jon May · Fathom Realty · REIN MLS #10618565

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A 3-acre parcel on Fort Huger Drive in Smithfield, Virginia — raw land with room to build, farm, or simply hold. Positioned minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and the James River corridor, this lot offers space and flexibility that's genuinely hard to find in Hampton Roads.

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Why this home stands out

Three acres of open land in Isle of Wight County is a rare find this close to the military installations anchoring the western Peninsula. Fort Huger Drive sits in a quiet, rural stretch of Smithfield where neighbors are few and the sky is wide. Whether you're envisioning a custom home, a hobby farm, or a long-term land investment, the canvas here is largely blank — and that's exactly the point.

ALL OTHERS AREA 65 and the Smithfield real estate market

Smithfield, Virginia carries a character all its own. Known widely as the ham capital of the world, this small Isle of Wight County town blends genuine small-town warmth with a surprisingly rich historic fabric. The Fort Huger Drive corridor sits on the outskirts of that community, where the landscape opens up into fields and tree lines rather than subdivisions and cul-de-sacs. This is the ALL OTHERS AREA 65 designation — a catch-all for parcels that sit outside named subdivisions, which in practice means fewer deed restrictions and more latitude for how you use the land. Smithfield's historic downtown is a short drive away, offering locally owned restaurants, boutique shops, and a waterfront park along the Pagan River. Isle of Wight County is known for responsive local government and a strong sense of community identity. If you're searching for Smithfield Virginia land for sale near Joint Base Langley-Eustis, this address lands squarely in that conversation.

What's nearby

The most immediate landmark is Fort Huger itself — a Civil War earthwork fortification just 0.9 miles away, preserved as a public park along the James River. It's a genuinely compelling neighbor: quiet, historically significant, and a reminder of how much layered history this stretch of Virginia carries. Beyond that, Smithfield's downtown core is accessible within a few minutes' drive for everyday needs, dining, and community events. The broader Isle of Wight County area connects easily to the Hampton Roads metro via Route 10 and the James River Bridge.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly 11 minutes from this address, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits about 21 minutes out — making this parcel genuinely practical for active-duty families who want space without a long commute. A VA loan can be used to finance the purchase of land when paired with construction financing, so it's worth asking your lender how that works for your situation.

For buyers drawn to character

If your vision involves a custom-built home on land that feels like it belongs to you — not a quarter-acre lot in a planned community — three acres on Fort Huger Drive is a serious starting point. The rural character of this corridor, the proximity to a Civil War-era park, and the wide-open lot give you the kind of setting that simply can't be manufactured in a subdivision.

More buyer questions

How far is 2561 Fort Huger Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from this address to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is approximately 11 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer land parcels to the base available in the Smithfield area.

How far is 2561 Fort Huger Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 21 minutes from this address, accessible via Route 10 and the James River Bridge corridor.

What can you build on a 3-acre parcel in Isle of Wight County?

Isle of Wight County zoning determines what's permitted on any given parcel — residential construction, agricultural use, and accessory structures are common on rural acreage like this, but you'll want to confirm the specific zoning classification and any applicable setbacks with the county planning department before making decisions.

Is 2561 Fort Huger Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for construction and insurance planning.

Does this property have access to public utilities?

Utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric — varies by location in rural Isle of Wight County, so you'll want to confirm what's available at the lot line and what would require well and septic installation before finalizing any build plans.

Curious whether this parcel fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market well — reach out and let's talk through what's possible at 2561 Fort Huger Drive.

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

Schools

  • ElementaryHardy Elementary
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  • MiddleSmithfield Middle
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  • HighSmithfield
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,038/yr

County

Isle of Wight County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10618565

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Creek,Deep Water,Marsh,Navigable
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water, Electric

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
3.0000
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 65
Zoning
RR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51093C

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

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

$1,402/mo

Principal & interest

$1,245

Property tax

$87

Home insurance

$70

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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 & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$240,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$1,038

Monthly Tax

$87

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.43%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedFeb 2, 2026$240,000—
Currently listed—$240,000—

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:

Smithfield Assessor (Google)

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.

Market tempo

96 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 2561 Fort Huger Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hardy Elementary, Smithfield Middle, Smithfield. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2561 Fort Huger Dr 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.
Are there parks near 2561 Fort Huger Dr?+
Fort Huger is about 0.9 miles away.
Is 2561 Fort Huger Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek,Deep Water,Marsh,Navigable.
Does 2561 Fort Huger Dr 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.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Jon May · Fathom Realty · REIN MLS #10618565

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2561 Fort Huger Dr, Smithfield, Virginia 23430 · MLS #10618565 · 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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