Why this home stands out
Scale and relative youth are the headline here. At nearly 6,950 square feet built in 2016, this is a home that can absorb a large household — multiple home offices, a guest suite, room for everyone — without the maintenance burden that comes with older construction. The address also carries a quiet residential character while staying genuinely close to both Colonial Williamsburg's historic corridor and the region's military installations.
GOVERNORS LAND and the Williamsburg real estate market
Williamsburg occupies a singular spot in Virginia — a small city where colonial-era streetscapes and working military facilities coexist with a surprisingly modern residential infrastructure. The 23185 zip code covers the western and central parts of the city, where mature trees, planned communities, and proximity to the James and York rivers give neighborhoods a settled, unhurried feel. Ann Johnson Lane sits within that corridor, close enough to Governor's Land to benefit from its park amenities without being locked into a single community's rules. Williamsburg as a whole draws buyers who want something beyond a generic suburb: there's genuine history underfoot, a university presence from William & Mary, and a steady local economy anchored by tourism, defense, and healthcare. For families comparing homes for sale in Williamsburg, the combination of newer construction at this scale and an address this close to parks and commuter routes is genuinely uncommon.
What's nearby
Park East at Governor's Land is essentially at the end of the driveway — 0.1 miles — giving you a green, walkable outlet without getting in the car. Beyond the immediate block, Williamsburg's Route 60 corridor puts grocery stores, pharmacies, and everyday retail within a short drive. The historic area of Colonial Williamsburg is accessible in under 15 minutes, and Richmond Road connects you to a full range of dining and services. Camp Peary is roughly 24 minutes out, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 29 minutes — workable for most duty schedules, especially when paired with a VA loan that stretches purchasing power in this market.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary sits about 24 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 29 — both manageable commutes from Ann Johnson Lane. At nearly 6,950 square feet, there's genuine room for a larger family, a home office for remote duty work, and space for guests during PCS transitions. A VA loan can make a home at this scale more accessible than the square footage might suggest.
For families upgrading
If your current home has everyone stacked on top of each other, 2809 Ann Johnson Lane offers a different math entirely. Five bedrooms, four and a half baths, and nearly 6,950 square feet built in 2016 means the layout was designed for modern family life — not retrofitted into it. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Jamestown High School and homes for sale zoned for Matoaka Elementary School will find this address lands squarely in that zone, with Park East at Governor's Land a short walk away for after-school hours.
More buyer questions
How far is 2809 Ann Johnson Lane from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 24 minutes from this address under typical traffic conditions, making it one of the more practical Williamsburg locations for personnel assigned there.
How far is 2809 Ann Johnson Lane from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 29 minutes away, a reasonable daily commute from this part of the 23185 zip code.
What parks or green space are near 2809 Ann Johnson Lane?
Park East at Governor's Land is just 0.1 miles from the property — essentially walkable — and provides the kind of green buffer that's hard to find this close to a residential address.
Is 2809 Ann Johnson Lane in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA designation data for the parcel.
Does 2809 Ann Johnson Lane have an HOA?
HOA status for this address should be confirmed through current disclosure documents; if an association is in place, the governing documents will outline any applicable rules and community standards.
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