Why this home stands out
Parcels this size inside Williamsburg's city limits are genuinely rare. At 2.91 acres, 339 Neck O Land Road offers the kind of elbow room that lets you plan a custom home, a detached workshop, a garden, or simply a deep buffer of privacy — all without leaving one of Virginia's most historically rich and economically stable communities. The land sits close to Powhatan Creek, giving the surrounding landscape a quiet, wooded character that larger subdivisions simply can't replicate.
ALL OTHERS AREA 116 and the Williamsburg real estate market
The ALL OTHERS AREA 116 designation covers a patchwork of residential parcels, open land, and creek-side properties that sit just outside Williamsburg's denser historic core. It's the kind of area where properties have room to breathe — larger lots, mature trees, and a slower pace that feels genuinely rural even though you're a short drive from everything the city offers. Williamsburg itself is one of the most distinctive places to own property in all of Virginia. Its economy is anchored by tourism, higher education, and government — a combination that has historically kept the local market grounded even when broader cycles shift. Exploring williamsburg real estate means engaging with a city that takes its built environment seriously: design standards are thoughtful, green space is protected, and the Colonial Williamsburg Historic District draws millions of visitors each year, keeping the area's profile high. For a land buyer, that context matters enormously. What you build here will sit inside a community with genuine long-term identity.
What's nearby
Daily conveniences are closer than the acreage might suggest. Veterans Monument Park is just 0.7 miles away — a natural first stop for a morning walk. Powhatan Creek Park and Blueway, also within 0.8 miles, offers kayak launches and creek-side trails that make outdoor recreation genuinely accessible. When you're ready for coffee or a meal, Carrot Tree Kitchens, Frothy Moon Brewhouse, and Plate Fete Bakery and Coffee House are all within 0.8 miles. Dizzy Izzy's by FoodaTude rounds out the local dining options at the same distance. Ghostwriter Pilates is right there too, so fitness routines don't require a long commute.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is 18 minutes away and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is 22 minutes out — both well within a practical daily commute. For a military family thinking about putting down permanent roots, a VA loan can be applied to new construction on qualifying land, making a build-to-suit project on this parcel a realistic path worth exploring with your lender. BAH rates in the Williamsburg area reflect the region's desirability.
For buyers drawn to character
If your vision of home ownership includes designing something from the ground up — your floor plan, your setbacks, your relationship to the land — this parcel is a rare starting point. Nearly three acres in Williamsburg means you're not compromising on space, and you're not inheriting someone else's choices. You get the site; you make every decision that follows. That kind of creative control is hard to find this close to a city with this much character.
More buyer questions
How far is 339 Neck O Land Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 18 minutes from 339 Neck O Land Road under typical traffic conditions. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 22 minutes away, making this parcel a reasonable base for personnel assigned to either installation.
What can you build on a 2.91-acre parcel in this area of Williamsburg?
Permitted uses depend on the zoning classification assigned to this specific parcel by James City County or the City of Williamsburg — your agent and a local land-use attorney can pull the current zoning designation and outline what's allowed before you commit.
Is 339 Neck O Land Road in a flood zone?
Given the parcel's proximity to Powhatan Creek, portions of the land may fall within a FEMA-designated flood zone — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA map panel data specific to this address.
Are there utilities already at the property?
Utility availability — including water, sewer, electric, and gas — should be confirmed through James City County and Dominion Energy before finalizing any build plans, as raw land parcels vary widely in what's already stubbed to the lot line.
Does this parcel have an HOA?
Based on available data, this parcel does not appear to be part of a mandatory homeowners association, though you should verify with a title search prior to closing to confirm there are no recorded covenants or deed restrictions.
Ready to walk the land at 339 Neck O Land Road? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market well — reach out to schedule a site visit and talk through your build vision.
