Why this home stands out
Cheadle Heights sits in a quiet pocket of Seaford where lot sizes are generous, streets are low-traffic, and neighbors tend to stay for decades. This 1972 ranch gives you a single-story floor plan that keeps everything on one level — no stairs to negotiate, no split layout to work around. Four bedrooms in a home this size means real flexibility: a dedicated home office, a guest room, and still room for the whole family.
CHEADLE HEIGHTS and the Seaford real estate market
Seaford is an unincorporated community in York County, Virginia, tucked between the York River and Poquoson along the western edge of the Virginia Peninsula. It has the feel of a place that hasn't been in a rush to change — tree-lined residential streets, water access nearby, and a strong sense of community identity. Cheadle Heights fits that mold well. The subdivision developed through the late 1960s and early 1970s, and the homes here reflect that era's preference for solid construction, generous yards, and single-story living. York County's school system and low property-tax rate draw families who do their homework before buying. And if you've ever searched for a house for sale obx style — meaning coastal, unhurried, and surrounded by water culture — Seaford scratches that itch without the Outer Banks price tag or the bridge commute. The broader area gives you easy access to Williamsburg to the northwest, Hampton and Newport News to the south, and the full range of Peninsula amenities in between.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from 316 Sharon Drive. The Seaford area feeds into Route 17 quickly, connecting you to grocery stores, pharmacies, and retail in Yorktown and Grafton within 10 to 15 minutes. Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown is roughly a 15-minute drive and offers waterfront dining, weekend markets, and walking paths along the York River. York River State Park is close enough for a weekday afternoon hike. For larger shopping runs, Williamsburg Premium Outlets and the Williamsburg corridor are about 25 minutes away. Newport News and Hampton are similarly reachable for broader dining and entertainment options.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) are each about 16 minutes from the front door — a rare dual-base location that keeps commute stress low regardless of where orders land you. York County is well inside the BAH radius for both installations, and a VA loan can make a home like this accessible with no down payment. Stability, space, and a short drive to the gate: that combination is hard to find.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and a single-story layout give a growing family genuine room to breathe. There's space for kids to spread out, a dedicated room for guests or a home office, and a yard with the kind of square footage that newer construction rarely offers at this scale. Cheadle Heights is the kind of neighborhood where kids ride bikes and neighbors know each other — a real community, not just a zip code.
More buyer questions
How far is 316 Sharon Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
The drive is approximately 16 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in York County.
How far is 316 Sharon Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB)?
Langley AFB is also about 16 minutes away, heading south via Route 17 — a straight shot that avoids most Peninsula congestion.
What is the Cheadle Heights neighborhood like in Seaford, Virginia?
Cheadle Heights is a established residential subdivision in Seaford with ranch-style homes built primarily in the late 1960s and early 1970s, known for larger lots, quiet streets, and a stable, long-term owner community.
Is 316 Sharon Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the address.
Does Seaford, Virginia have easy access to the water?
Yes — Seaford sits between the York River and Poquoson, and several public water access points, boat ramps, and waterfront parks are within a short drive of Cheadle Heights.
Want to walk through 316 Sharon Drive or get a feel for the Cheadle Heights market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of York County well — reach out and let's talk.
