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Smithfield › ALL OTHERS AREA 65 › 283 Lawnes Neck Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10646308 · record updated Aug 6, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$1,280,000
$438 / sqft · est. $7,848/mo →
3beds
3.1baths
2,920sqft
8days on market

283 Lawnes Neck Dr, Smithfield, VA 23430

ActiveResidential · built 2026 · 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: River.

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

2026

Price / sqft

$438

HOA

None

Taxes

$9,999/yr

County

Isle of Wight County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10646308

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,920
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Craftsman
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle,Composite
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
River

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 65
Zoning
RR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Contract Owner, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Owner Agent

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

About this home

Amazing waterfront lot in Smithfield! Country living with beautiful views of the James River, but near area attractions, hospitals, and adorable downtown Smithfield! Build your custom dream home with Custom Homes of Virginia. Shown is the Jamison. Buyer may choose from any of our other models to be built on this gorgeous lot or bring their own custom plans.

Listing courtesy of Brian Simon · Fit Realty · REIN MLS #10646308

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

283 Lawnes Neck Drive is a 2026-built, 3-bedroom, 3.1-bath home in Smithfield, Virginia, offering 2,920 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a quiet road flanked by protected wildlife land — with Joint Base Langley-Eustis just nine minutes away.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 283 Lawnes Neck Drive apart is its rare combination of brand-new construction and genuine natural seclusion. Hog Island Wildlife Management Area borders the property on both sides, meaning the land surrounding you is permanently protected — no future development, no encroaching subdivisions. You get the peace of a rural setting without sacrificing the convenience of two major military installations within a short drive.

ALL OTHERS AREA 65 and the Smithfield real estate market

Smithfield sits in Isle of Wight County on the western bank of the James River, and it carries the kind of small-town character that's increasingly hard to find in Hampton Roads. The historic downtown district is lined with locally owned shops, waterfront restaurants, and a walkable main street that actually gets used. Lawnes Neck is one of Smithfield's quieter corridors — a peninsula road where properties are spread out, wildlife is abundant, and the pace genuinely slows down. This part of Isle of Wight County keeps you close enough to Newport News and the broader Hampton Roads metro to reach everyday conveniences without living inside the noise of it. The primary keyword for this address — Smithfield Virginia new construction — fits naturally here because 283 Lawnes Neck Drive represents exactly what makes this area appealing to buyers looking for a freshly built home with room to breathe, in a community that has maintained its identity even as the surrounding region has grown.

What's nearby

Step outside and you're immediately adjacent to Hog Island Wildlife Management Area — Stewart Tract is literally 0.1 miles from the front door, making morning walks through protected marshland and hardwood forest part of everyday life. The Carlisle Tract of the same wildlife area is less than a mile away, extending your access to one of Virginia's most expansive coastal wildlife corridors. Beyond the natural surroundings, Smithfield's historic downtown is a short drive for dining, coffee, and local shopping. Newport News and the broader Hampton Roads commercial corridor are accessible via Route 10 for groceries, medical care, and big-box retail.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is nine minutes from 283 Lawnes Neck Drive — a commute that's genuinely short by Hampton Roads standards. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown adds a second installation within 17 minutes, giving dual-military households real flexibility. A VA loan can make a brand-new 2,920-square-foot home on protected wildlife land a realistic option for eligible service members and veterans.

For buyers drawn to character

If your priority is a home that feels removed from the ordinary, 283 Lawnes Neck Drive delivers something rare: new construction completed in 2026, set between two permanently protected tracts of Hog Island Wildlife Management Area. There's no homeowners association shaping what you can do with the land, and the wildlife corridor on both sides ensures the natural character of this setting is locked in for the long term.

More buyer questions

How far is 283 Lawnes Neck Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to Fort Eustis in Isle of Wight County.

How far is 283 Lawnes Neck Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 17 minutes away, which gives dual-military households or sailors assigned to Yorktown a manageable commute from Smithfield.

What is the flood zone status for 283 Lawnes Neck Drive?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — given the property's proximity to Hog Island Wildlife Management Area and the James River corridor, reviewing that data before making decisions is worthwhile.

Is there an HOA at 283 Lawnes Neck Drive?

Based on available information, this property is not subject to a homeowners association, which means no HOA dues or deed restrictions governing the use of your land.

What parks or outdoor areas are near 283 Lawnes Neck Drive?

Hog Island Wildlife Management Area — Stewart Tract is 0.1 miles from the front door, and the Carlisle Tract of the same protected area is under a mile away, giving you immediate access to miles of coastal wildlife habitat.

Want to see 283 Lawnes Neck Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of Isle of Wight County well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.

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

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

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

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$7,848/mo

Principal & interest

$6,642

Property tax

$833

Home insurance

$373

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

639% of $200,300

City assessment record · taxes $9,999/yr

Land share of assessed value

100% — $200,300

Improvements $0 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$699,999 – $839,900

The 3 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 1 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

14371 Hardys PL · 0.6 mi · 3,000 sqft$839,900 active
1312 Creekway DR · 1.1 mi · 3,120 sqft$790,000 active
2401 N Shore DR · 2.2 mi · 2,700 sqft$699,999 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,280,000

Price / Sq Ft

$438

Annual Taxes

$9,999

Monthly Tax

$833

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.78%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 29, 2026$1,280,000—
Currently listed—$1,280,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

539% above assessment

Total Assessed

$200,300

Land

$200,300

Improvement

N/A

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

8 days on market — read it in context

Higher-priced homes market more slowly by nature: the buyer pool is smaller and diligence is heavier. Days-on-market at this tier is a rhythm, not a warning.

Questions buyers ask

Is 283 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 283 Lawnes Neck Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: River.
Does 283 Lawnes Neck Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 283 Lawnes Neck Dr built?+
It was built in 2026, per the listing record.

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

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Listing courtesy of Brian Simon · Fit Realty · REIN MLS #10646308

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283 Lawnes Neck Dr, Smithfield, Virginia 23430 · MLS #10646308 · 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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