Why this home stands out
What sets 302 Sandberg Lane apart is the sheer amount of living space — nearly 2,900 square feet on a residential lot in a community where that kind of room is genuinely hard to find. Built in 1992, the home carries the solid construction hallmarks of that era while offering enough interior volume for dedicated home offices, guest quarters, or hobby rooms that smaller properties simply can't accommodate.
ALL OTHERS AREA 126 and the Cardinal real estate market
Cardinal sits in Mathews County, Virginia, a peninsula community bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and a network of tidal creeks and rivers that define everyday life here. This is a place where neighbors know each other, traffic is light, and the pace is deliberately unhurried. The ALL OTHERS AREA 126 designation reflects Cardinal's character as a spread-out, low-density community — properties here tend to have elbow room, and the landscape shifts naturally between woodland, waterfront, and open farmland. Cardinal itself is a small unincorporated community, which means you get the benefits of Mathews County governance — lower density, a strong sense of place — without the noise of a larger municipality. For buyers comparing homes in the broader Middle Peninsula region, Cardinal represents one of the most genuinely off-the-beaten-path options available, with the Chesapeake Bay watershed practically at your doorstep.
What's nearby
Daily errands in Cardinal lean on the small-town infrastructure of Mathews County. The county seat of Mathews Courthouse is a short drive away and covers your basics — a grocery stop, a pharmacy, and local dining. The town of Gloucester is roughly 20 to 25 minutes out and opens up a wider range of shopping, restaurants, and services along the Route 17 corridor. Williamsburg, with its full retail and dining scene, sits about 45 minutes west. Closer to home, the tidal waterways and public boat ramps of Mathews County make weekend mornings on the water a realistic part of the routine rather than a special occasion.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 33 minutes from 302 Sandberg Lane, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown clocks in at roughly 34 minutes — both well within a reasonable commute window. Military families who qualify for a VA loan will find that the space-to-cost equation in Mathews County is hard to replicate closer to base, making this kind of square footage genuinely accessible.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to places that feel like they exist outside the usual suburban grid, Cardinal delivers. Mathews County has one of the most distinctive landscapes on the Virginia coast — tidal creeks, working waterfronts, and roads that wind through genuine countryside. A 1992 home with nearly 2,900 square feet here means you're getting real space in a setting that doesn't feel manufactured.
More buyer questions
How far is 302 Sandberg Lane from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 34 minutes from 302 Sandberg Lane under typical driving conditions. The route generally follows Route 17 north through Gloucester toward the York River crossing.
How far is 302 Sandberg Lane from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is roughly 33 minutes away, making it the closest military installation to this address. The commute runs through Gloucester Courthouse and connects to the broader Route 17 corridor.
Is 302 Sandberg Lane in a flood zone?
Mathews County has significant flood-zone coverage given its low-lying, tidal geography. The FloodRisk tile on this page provides the specific flood zone designation for 302 Sandberg Lane.
What county is 302 Sandberg Lane in?
302 Sandberg Lane is located in Mathews County, Virginia, an unincorporated peninsula county on the Middle Peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Piankatank and York rivers.
Does 302 Sandberg Lane have an HOA?
The listing details for this address should be reviewed for current HOA status, as community association coverage in Cardinal's ALL OTHERS AREA 126 designation varies by subdivision and recorded plat.
Ready to get a closer look at 302 Sandberg Lane? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of the Middle Peninsula well — reach out and let's set up a visit.
