Why this home stands out
What sets Mallard Drive apart is its position in Gloucester's quieter residential interior, away from highway noise but still close to the county's main corridors. The 1989 build means the bones are solid and the floor plan is practical. Three bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,560 square feet give you a layout that works without wasted space. Camp Peary sits roughly eight minutes out, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about fifteen.
CARTERS COVE and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester occupies the tip of a peninsula between the York River and Mobjack Bay, and that geography shapes everything about daily life here. The county has a distinctly rural feel, with tree-lined roads, modest subdivisions, and working farms sitting side by side. Mallard Drive sits inside one of those quiet residential pockets where the streets stay calm and the lots have room to breathe. Housing here tends toward single-family ranches and split-levels from the 1980s and 1990s, giving the area a settled, established character. Neighbors have typically been here a while, and the streets reflect that stability. Gloucester Courthouse, the county seat, is a short drive and anchors the community with local government, shops, and a walkable historic district. Route 17 is the county's main artery, connecting Gloucester to Yorktown and the broader Hampton Roads region to the south. The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge carries you across the York River when you need to reach Williamsburg or Newport News. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Gloucester will notice how much more space and quiet you get here compared to the denser cities across the water.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Mallard Drive. Gloucester's main retail corridor along Route 17 puts grocery stores, pharmacies, and big-box options within a short drive. The Gloucester Courthouse area has local restaurants, a coffee shop, and small businesses worth exploring. Beaverdam Park is a nearby outdoor destination with trails, a lake, and open space for hiking and fishing. The York River State Park is also reachable in under thirty minutes, offering river access and more trail miles. For medical needs, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital serves the county and sits close to the Route 17 corridor.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Camp Peary is about eight minutes from 4431 Mallard Drive, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fifteen. Both installations are accessible without navigating heavy urban traffic. VA loan financing is widely used in Gloucester County, and the county's lower cost basis often works well within typical BAH ranges for the area.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms and two full baths in 1,560 square feet is a practical starting point for anyone entering the market. Gloucester's lower density means you get more lot for your dollar compared to denser Hampton Roads cities. The 1989 build is old enough to have character but recent enough to avoid the biggest renovation surprises.
More buyer questions
How far is 4431 Mallard Drive from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is about eight minutes from 4431 Mallard Drive under normal traffic conditions. The route follows local roads without major congestion points.
How far is 4431 Mallard Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fifteen minutes south via Route 17 and the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge. The drive is straightforward and avoids most urban traffic.
Is 4431 Mallard Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section or ask your agent for the current FEMA designation.
What is the lot like at 4431 Mallard Drive?
The property sits on a residential lot in a quiet Gloucester neighborhood with the tree cover and spacing typical of 1980s-era subdivisions in the county.
Does Gloucester County have a rural character or is it more suburban?
Gloucester is distinctly rural-to-suburban, with farms, wooded lots, and low-density neighborhoods spread across a peninsula. It feels noticeably quieter than the denser cities across the York River.
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