Why this home stands out
Properties with more than two centuries of history rarely appear in a walkable small-town core, and 351 S Church Street is exactly that kind of rare find. The 0.65-acre lot gives you genuine breathing room while the Smithfield Historic District is literally a two-minute walk away. Five bedrooms and three and a half baths across 4,422 square feet means there is room for everyone — and then some — inside a structure that predates the Civil War.
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Smithfield, Virginia sits along the Pagan River in Isle of Wight County, about 35 miles southwest of Norfolk and 20 miles from Suffolk. It is one of the most intact small historic towns in the Hampton Roads region — think brick sidewalks, 18th- and 19th-century storefronts, and a genuine Main Street that still functions as the center of community life. South Church Street is one of the most storied corridors in that downtown core, lined with period architecture and mature trees that frame the streetscape in every season. Living here means you are within a short walk of locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and boutiques — the kind of daily environment that larger suburbs spend millions trying to manufacture. Isle of Wight County governs the area, and the town's small scale means neighbors tend to know each other. For families comparing Smithfield homes for sale, this address puts you in the middle of it all without sacrificing lot size or privacy.
What's nearby
Step outside and daily life falls into place quickly. The Main Gourmet, Hamtown Mercantile, and Chili Hill Food Market are all within 0.2 miles, so a quick grocery run rarely requires a car. Taste of Smithfield Restaurant, Wharf Hill Brewing Company, and The Smithfield Inn and Tavern are equally close for dinner or a casual evening out. Coffee is covered by Cure Coffeehouse, Cafe Place, and The Nelms House LLC — all within a short walk. For fitness, EnCore Pilates and Physical Therapy is 0.3 miles away and the Luter Family YMCA is half a mile out. The Smithfield Historic District, Isle of Wight County Veterans Memorial, and Bark Park round out the neighborhood's walkable amenities.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is about 24 minutes from 351 S Church Street, and NSA Northwest Annex is roughly 29 minutes out — both well within a reasonable commute. A VA loan can be a natural fit for a purchase of this scale, and the five-bedroom layout handles PCS moves with ease, whether you need space for a home office, a guest room, or a growing family.
More buyer questions
How far is 351 S Church Street from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive to Fort Eustis is approximately 24 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this address a practical option for service members assigned there. NSA Northwest Annex is about 29 minutes away.
What is the lot size at 351 S Church Street?
The lot measures approximately 0.6505 acres — generous for a property this close to a historic downtown core, giving you yard space that is uncommon among similarly located Smithfield homes for sale.
Is 351 S Church Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which reflects the most current FEMA mapping data available.
How old is the home at 351 S Church Street?
The structure was built in 1820, making it over 200 years old and one of the older standing residences in Isle of Wight County.
What can you walk to from 351 S Church Street?
Within 0.2 to 0.5 miles you can reach multiple grocery options, several restaurants including Wharf Hill Brewing Company and The Smithfield Inn and Tavern, three coffee shops, the Smithfield Historic District, Bark Park, and the Luter Family YMCA — an unusually walkable range of amenities for a small Virginia town.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Smithfield's historic streets well — reach out to get a full picture of what life at 351 S Church Street looks like.
