Why this home stands out
What sets this property apart is simple: 5.15 acres in James City County is genuinely hard to find at any price point. The 1970-built, two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home provides a livable footprint while you decide what comes next — whether that's a renovation, an addition, or a longer-term land play. Corner-of-the-country quiet, but not far from anything that matters.
ALL OTHERS AREA 119 and the Toano real estate market
Toano sits in the western reach of James City County, where the suburban edge of greater Williamsburg gives way to a more rural pace. The ALL OTHERS AREA 119 designation reflects the county's broader unincorporated countryside — the kind of setting where five-acre parcels still exist and neighbors aren't stacked on top of one another. You're close enough to Williamsburg's Colonial-era landmarks, craft breweries, and outlet shopping to enjoy them on a weekend, but day-to-day life here runs quieter. Chickahominy Road itself carries light traffic, and the surrounding landscape is a mix of wooded lots and working properties. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Warhill High School and homes for sale zoned for J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School will find this stretch of James City County a natural place to look — the school zones cover this part of Toano. The county is well-regarded for its planning and infrastructure, and the Williamsburg metro area as a whole continues to attract buyers who want Virginia history, outdoor access, and reasonable commute windows.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are closer than the rural setting might suggest. Mc Leans Grocery is just 0.7 miles away — a quick run for staples without a big-box trip. Hohl, at 0.8 miles, pulls double duty as both a restaurant and a coffee stop, making it easy to start the morning or wind down the evening without going far. For fitness, Williamsburg Pilates Studio is 0.6 miles out. Broader shopping, dining, and services along the Route 60 corridor are a short drive east, and downtown Williamsburg adds a full range of options within about fifteen minutes.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is roughly 23 minutes from the driveway, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits about 32 minutes out — both well within a reasonable daily commute window. A VA loan can make land-and-home properties like this more accessible than many buyers expect, and five acres gives a military family genuine breathing room between deployments, duty cycles, and whatever comes next.
For buyers drawn to character
If your version of the good life involves acreage, morning quiet, and the freedom to do things your own way — raise chickens, park the camper, plant a serious garden — 3259 Chickahominy Road is the kind of property that rarely shows up. The existing two-bedroom structure gives you a place to live or store while you shape the land into something that actually fits your life.
More buyer questions
How far is 3259 Chickahominy Road from Camp Peary?
The drive runs approximately 23 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it a workable daily commute for personnel assigned there.
How far is this property from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 32 minutes from the property, heading east through James City County toward the York River corridor.
Is 3259 Chickahominy Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this parcel is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any implications for insurance.
What can the 5.15-acre lot be used for?
James City County zoning governs permitted uses, which in rural residential areas typically include accessory structures, gardening, and some agricultural activity — confirm specifics with the county planning office before purchasing.
Does this property have an HOA?
Based on available information, this property does not carry a homeowners association, which means no HOA restrictions on how you use the land or structure.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of James City County well — reach out to talk through the land, the commute math, or what a VA loan could look like here.
