3.13ac Morgarts Beach Rd, Smithfield, VA 23430

Why this home stands out

Raw acreage this close to the James River waterfront corridor doesn't come around often in Isle of Wight County. At 3.13 acres, this parcel in Smithfield on the James gives you genuine breathing room — space to design your footprint, orient your home toward the water views, and still have land left over for whatever outdoor life you're picturing. The lot's size and setting make it one of the more compelling blank-canvas opportunities on the south side of Hampton Roads.

SMITHFIELD ON THE JAMES and the Smithfield real estate market

Smithfield on the James sits along the northern edge of Isle of Wight County where the land rolls gently toward the James River, giving the community a pace and feel that's genuinely different from the busier corridors of Hampton Roads. The neighborhood draws people who want elbow room and a connection to the water without sacrificing reasonable access to the region's employment centers. Smithfield itself is one of Virginia's most historically textured small cities — the kind of place where a walkable downtown with local restaurants, a farmers market, and a deep colonial heritage coexists comfortably with modern conveniences. The Smithfield on the James land parcel sits within this broader character: quiet roads, mature trees, and neighbors who chose this side of the James on purpose. Isle of Wight County's lower-density zoning keeps the area from feeling crowded, and that's a feature, not a footnote, for buyers who've done their homework on Hampton Roads land values.

What's nearby

Step off the property and Fort Boykin Historic Park is just 0.6 miles away — a bluff-top park overlooking the James River with walking trails, picnic areas, and one of the more dramatic views in the region. It's the kind of neighbor that makes daily life feel less ordinary. Downtown Smithfield is a short drive for groceries, dining, and errands, and the broader Isle of Wight County road network connects you efficiently to Newport News and the Peninsula. For military families, Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly 17 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is reachable in about 29 minutes.

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