Why this home stands out
Built in 2004, this residential property sits on a generous half-acre lot along Harbor Road in Accomack County — a combination that's genuinely hard to find at this scale on the Eastern Shore. Four bedrooms and three full baths across 2,248 square feet means there's real room to spread out, whether you're hosting family, working from home, or simply wanting space between you and your neighbors. The lot alone sets it apart from the tighter parcels common closer to the coast.
ACCOMACK and the Melfa real estate market
Melfa is a small community in Accomack County, tucked along the Virginia Eastern Shore — the long, narrow peninsula that stretches between the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Life here moves at a different rhythm than Hampton Roads or the Virginia Beach corridor. Farms, marshland, and waterways define the landscape, and neighbors tend to know each other by name. Harbor Road itself carries that same unhurried character — a quiet stretch where half-acre lots give homes breathing room and the surrounding countryside feels genuinely present. Accomack County is one of Virginia's oldest jurisdictions, and the Eastern Shore's mix of working watermen culture, wildlife refuges, and small-town Main Streets gives the area a texture you won't find anywhere else in the Commonwealth. For families comparing homes for sale in Virginia 23410, this address sits in a zip code where space, privacy, and natural surroundings come standard.
What's nearby
Melfa puts you close to the practical and the scenic in equal measure. The town of Accomac — the county seat — is just a short drive north, with local government services, a pharmacy, and everyday essentials. Onley and Onancock are nearby for groceries, dining, and hardware. Onancock's historic downtown sits on a creek with a public wharf, making it a favorite for weekend afternoons. Chincoteague Island and Assateague Island National Seashore are roughly an hour up the peninsula, while the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connecting to Hampton Roads is about 45 minutes south. Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge is also within easy reach.
For different buyers
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and three full baths in a 2004-built home on a half-acre lot — that's the kind of upgrade that actually changes how your household functions day to day. There's room for a dedicated home office, a proper guest suite, and still space left over for the kids to claim their own corners. The lot means a real yard, not a postage stamp, and Accomack County keeps things quiet enough that the space actually gets used.
For buyers drawn to character
The Eastern Shore of Virginia has a character all its own — working watermen, vast wildlife refuges, centuries-old county seats, and a coastline that hasn't been overdeveloped. Buying on Harbor Road in Melfa means buying into that world: a half-acre lot, a solidly built 2004 home, and a landscape where the horizon is wide and the neighbors aren't stacked on top of you. If you're drawn to places with genuine regional identity, Accomack County delivers it.
More buyer questions
How far is 28111 Harbor Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 99 minutes from 28111 Harbor Road, primarily via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and I-64. The commute is substantial, so most active-duty personnel stationed at Langley who choose the Eastern Shore do so intentionally for the lifestyle and space it offers.
What is the lot size at 28111 Harbor Road, Melfa?
The property sits on a half-acre lot, which is notably generous for the area and gives the home meaningful separation from neighboring parcels, along with room for outdoor use, gardening, or simply open yard space.
Is 28111 Harbor Road in a flood zone?
Accomack County includes a range of flood zone designations given its coastal and tidal geography — check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific flood zone classification assigned to 28111 Harbor Road.
What county is Melfa, Virginia in?
Melfa is located in Accomack County, Virginia — one of the state's oldest jurisdictions, situated on the Eastern Shore peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
How far is 28111 Harbor Road from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel?
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is roughly 40 to 45 minutes south of Melfa, making it the primary link between the Eastern Shore and the Hampton Roads metro area on the mainland.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the Eastern Shore market well — reach out to get your questions answered and take a closer look at 28111 Harbor Road.