Why this home stands out
What sets 2703 Woodford Ave apart is its position in Hayes — a small, unhurried community where Gloucester County's wooded character meets convenient access to two military installations. At 1,150 square feet, the layout is compact and efficient, meaning less to maintain and more time to enjoy the creeks, marinas, and open roads that make this stretch of Virginia genuinely different from the busier Hampton Roads corridors across the water.
ALL OTHERS AREA 120 and the Hayes real estate market
Hayes sits in the northern reach of Gloucester County, tucked between the York River to the south and the quieter back roads that wind through the Middle Peninsula. It's not a place you pass through accidentally — people who land here tend to stay, drawn by the breathing room, the water access, and a community feel that larger cities simply can't replicate. The area around Woodford Avenue carries that same character: modest, well-kept properties on established lots, mature trees lining the roads, and neighbors who wave. Gloucester County governs the area, which means a different rhythm than the denser cities across the Coleman Bridge. Hayes VA 23072 real estate appeals to buyers who want proximity to military employment without trading away elbow room. The Coleman Bridge connects Hayes to Yorktown in minutes, putting the full amenity base of the Historic Triangle — shopping, dining, healthcare — within easy reach while your home address stays firmly on the quieter side of the river.
What's nearby
Daily life from Woodford Avenue is genuinely manageable. The Gloucester Courthouse area, roughly 15 minutes north, anchors local commerce with grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday retail. Yorktown's waterfront, just across the Coleman Bridge, adds dining and weekend recreation to the mix. The York River State Park is a short drive and offers trails, boat launches, and shoreline access that outdoor-minded households will use constantly. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits about nine minutes away, and Camp Peary adds another nearby employment anchor at roughly eleven minutes out.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Nine minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and eleven to Camp Peary makes 2703 Woodford Ave a practical home base for active-duty households. Gloucester County's lower density means shorter commutes feel even shorter, and a VA loan can make ownership here straightforward. The Coleman Bridge puts Yorktown's full support infrastructure — commissary access, medical, and more — within a quick drive.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into ownership for the first time, a 1,150-square-foot home in Hayes offers a manageable footprint without sacrificing the full single-family experience. Three bedrooms, two baths, and an established 1977-era build on a real lot — this is the kind of entry point that lets you build equity in a community that holds its character over time, without the price pressure of denser Hampton Roads zip codes.
More buyer questions
How far is 2703 Woodford Ave from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
The drive runs about nine minutes under normal conditions, heading south and east from Hayes toward the base's main gate. It's one of the closer residential addresses to NWS Yorktown you'll find in Gloucester County.
What county is Hayes, Virginia in?
Hayes is an unincorporated community in Gloucester County, Virginia. That means county-level governance, Gloucester County services, and a notably different administrative environment from the independent cities across the York River.
Is 2703 Woodford Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means practically for insurance.
How far is 2703 Woodford Ave from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately eleven minutes from this address, making it a realistic daily commute for personnel assigned there.
What is the drive time from Hayes to Yorktown?
The Coleman Bridge connects Hayes to Yorktown in roughly five to eight minutes depending on traffic and your destination on the Yorktown side — making the Historic Triangle's amenities genuinely accessible from this address.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of Gloucester County well. Reach out to talk through what 2703 Woodford Ave looks like for your situation.
