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Smithfield › ALL OTHERS AREA 65 › 270 Lawnes Neck Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10653374 · record updated Sep 20, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$450,000
9days on market

270 Lawnes Neck 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: Deep Water, Deep Water Access, Navigable, River.

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,511/yr

County

Isle of Wight County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10653374

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Navigable,River
Deep-water access
Yes

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
5.0000
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 65
Zoning
RR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

LOT 57 WITH 5 ACRES OF WOODED LAND, WITH 318 FEET OF JAMES RIVER FRONTAGE. ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE PLOTS OF LAND IN LAWNES POINT OF THE JAMES.

Listing courtesy of William Kolovani · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10653374

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Raw land in Smithfield with direct road access via Lawnes Neck Drive. About 9 minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and 17 minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. A blank canvas for your vision in a rural, peaceful setting.

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Why this home stands out

This is unimproved land—no structures, no utilities on-site. You're buying the footprint and the potential. Lawnes Neck Drive runs through the property, giving you road frontage and access. The surrounding area is quiet farmland and open space. Perfect for someone with a clear plan: build your own home, develop a small agricultural operation, or hold for future growth.

ALL OTHERS AREA 65 and the Smithfield real estate market

Smithfield sits in Isle of Wight County, about 20 miles south of Newport News. The town has deep colonial roots and a small-town feel. Lawnes Neck is a rural corridor lined with farms, timber, and open land. There's no suburban density here—just space and countryside. Smithfield itself offers basic services and a genuine sense of place. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Smithfield will notice the mix of historic properties and newer development on larger lots. The county is growing slowly, which keeps the landscape rural. Getting around means driving; there's no public transit, but you're close enough to Hampton Roads for work or shopping.

What's nearby

Smithfield's downtown is about 8 miles north, with a few restaurants, a pharmacy, and local shops. Groceries and bigger-box stores are in nearby Newport News, about 25 minutes away. There's no park immediately adjacent, but the rural setting itself is the draw—open sky, quiet roads, room to breathe. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is your nearest military hub at 9 minutes by car. The countryside here feels genuinely removed from suburban sprawl.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Land this close to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is rare. Nine minutes to the base means a short commute for active-duty and civilian employees. VA loan financing can help you build on this land. The rural setting offers privacy and space at a price point that works for military budgets.

Room to grow

Raw land gives you complete control over what you build. No existing structure means no renovation limits or inherited layout constraints. You can design a home and yard exactly as you want them. Space and privacy are built into the rural location itself.

More buyer questions

How far is 270 Lawnes Neck Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

About 9 minutes by car. It's one of the closer raw-land options in the area.

What can I do with unimproved land in Smithfield?

Build a home, start a small farm, timber the property, or hold it for future development. The land is yours to plan.

Are utilities available at this address?

No utilities are on-site. You'll need to investigate what's available from Isle of Wight County and plan accordingly.

What school zones apply to this property?

This property falls within the zones for homes for sale zoned for Smithfield High School and homes for sale zoned for Hardy Elementary School. Check with Isle of Wight County Schools for current zone boundaries.

What's the closest town to this land?

Smithfield is about 8 miles south. Newport News, with more services and shopping, is roughly 25 minutes north.

Ready to build or develop? Contact us to explore Smithfield homes for sale and raw-land opportunities in Isle of Wight County.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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.

Flood & environment

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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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

$2,675/mo

Principal & interest

$2,335

Property tax

$209

Home insurance

$131

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 & history

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$450,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$2,511

Monthly Tax

$209

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.56%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 12, 2026$450,000—
Currently listed—$450,000—

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.

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Market tempo

9 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

Is 270 Lawnes Neck Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hardy Elementary (VaHome School Score 5.2/10), Smithfield Middle (VaHome School Score 6.1/10), Smithfield (VaHome School Score 5.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 270 Lawnes Neck Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Navigable,River.
Does 270 Lawnes Neck 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

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of William Kolovani · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10653374

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270 Lawnes Neck Dr, Smithfield, Virginia 23430 · MLS #10653374 · 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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