Why this home stands out
What sets 3340 East River Road apart is the combination of elbow room and livable square footage that's genuinely hard to find in this corridor. Close to a full acre of land, a footprint over 2,500 square feet, and a location deep in Mathews County's quiet waterfront country — this is the kind of property where the lot is as much a feature as the house itself. There's room to breathe, room to garden, and room to simply be.
ALL OTHERS AREA 126 and the Cardinal real estate market
Cardinal sits in Mathews County on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia, tucked between the North River and the East River where they reach toward the Chesapeake Bay. It's one of those places that people from the Hampton Roads metro discover and quietly never stop thinking about. The pace here is genuinely rural — think gravel lanes, working watermen, osprey overhead, and neighbors who wave. If you've been searching for farmettes for sale in virginia and kept finding properties that were either too small or too far from the water, Cardinal has a way of checking both boxes at once. Mathews County as a whole has one of the lowest population densities on the East Coast, and that's entirely by design — there's no interstate, no big-box sprawl, just tidal creeks, pine forests, and a tight-knit community that takes its landscape seriously. East River Road in particular runs close to the water, giving the area a distinctly coastal-rural feel that's rare even by Virginia standards.
What's nearby
Daily life in Cardinal means a short drive to the village of Mathews Court House for groceries, hardware, and local dining. The Mathews Farmers Market brings seasonal produce and community together on weekends. Gwynn's Island — one of the most scenic spots on the Middle Peninsula — is just a short drive south, and the public boat ramps along the East River and North River give water access without a private dock. The town of Gloucester is roughly 25 minutes north and adds a broader range of shopping, pharmacy, and dining options. Williamsburg, with its full retail corridor and medical facilities, is under an hour away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 32 minutes from East River Road, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is only a minute farther. For service members who want genuine separation between duty and home life, this kind of distance is a feature. A VA loan can make a property like this — nearly an acre, over 2,500 square feet — very achievable, and BAH rates for the Williamsburg-Newport News area apply to this zip code.
For buyers drawn to character
A 1972 build on nearly an acre in Mathews County's tidal country is exactly the kind of find that character buyers spend years tracking down. The bones are solid, the lot is generous, and the setting — East River Road winding through one of Virginia's least-developed coastal counties — is the sort of thing you simply can't manufacture. This is a property with a sense of place.
More buyer questions
How far is 3340 East River Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 32 minutes from 3340 East River Road via Route 17 and Route 14. The drive is mostly rural highway with minimal traffic at most hours.
How far is 3340 East River Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 33 minutes away, making it a comparable commute to Camp Peary for service members stationed there.
What county is 3340 East River Road in?
The property is located in Mathews County, Virginia — one of the smallest and least densely populated counties on the East Coast, known for its tidal waterways and rural character.
Is 3340 East River Road in a flood zone?
Mathews County has significant areas within FEMA flood zones given its coastal geography — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific designation tied to this parcel.
Does 3340 East River Road have an HOA?
This property is listed under the All Others Area 126 designation, which does not indicate a formal HOA — but always confirm current covenants or deed restrictions during the due-diligence period.
Curious whether 3340 East River Road fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of Mathews County well — reach out and let's talk through the details.