3.25ac Morgarts Beach Road, Smithfield, VA 23430

Why this home stands out

Land parcels of this size along the James River shoreline of Isle of Wight County rarely surface, and when they do, they tend to move quietly. At 3.25 acres, this lot gives you real room — enough to design a custom home with meaningful setbacks, mature tree buffers, and outdoor space that doesn't feel borrowed from a neighbor. The Smithfield on the James address carries a reputation for privacy and natural character that smaller subdivisions simply can't replicate.

SMITHFIELD ON THE JAMES and the Smithfield real estate market

Smithfield on the James sits along the southern bank of the James River in Isle of Wight County — one of the most unhurried stretches of Virginia's coastal plain. Smithfield itself is a small town with genuine bones: a walkable historic district, locally owned restaurants, and a waterfront that draws people who want community without congestion. The county is largely rural, which means the land here still feels like land — wide skies, tree lines, and water views that haven't been subdivided into irrelevance. Morgarts Beach Road runs through a corridor where neighbors are spread out and the pace is deliberate. Downtown Smithfield is only a few minutes away, giving you access to everyday conveniences without sacrificing the open feel that defines this part of Isle of Wight. For buyers comparing homes for sale in this region, the combination of acreage, river proximity, and small-town infrastructure is genuinely rare.

What's nearby

Fort Boykin Historic Park is just 0.7 miles away — a bluff-top Civil War-era fort overlooking the James River that doubles as one of the more scenic walking spots in Isle of Wight County. Smithfield's downtown corridor is a short drive, where you'll find independent shops, waterfront dining, and the Smithfield Station marina. Grocery runs and everyday errands are handled easily in town. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 17 minutes northeast, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 29 minutes across the river — making this corridor genuinely practical for military households.

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