Why this home stands out
What sets 4504 Aberdeen Drive apart is the combination of compact, manageable square footage and an outsized location advantage. Two military installations are within a short commute, a riverside state park unit is practically at the end of the street, and Gloucester's small-town pace wraps around all of it. For buyers who want low-maintenance living without sacrificing access to nature or work, this address delivers that balance in a way that larger, farther-out properties rarely do.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula between the York River and the Piankatank, and it carries the kind of unhurried, community-first character that's increasingly hard to find this close to Hampton Roads. Aberdeen Drive is a residential street in Gloucester proper — the county seat — where mature trees line the road and neighbors tend to know each other. The surrounding area mixes single-family homes with working farms and waterfront parcels, giving the whole county a distinctly rural-coastal personality. Downtown Gloucester Courthouse is just a short drive away, with its historic courthouse circle, local shops, and seasonal farmers market. The pace here is deliberate without being sleepy, and the landscape — rivers, marshes, open sky — is genuinely beautiful year-round. Gloucester County sits outside the urban core of Hampton Roads, which means less congestion, lower density, and a stronger sense of place.
What's nearby
Machicomoco West Unit, a Virginia State Park unit less than a mile from the front door, is the standout nearby amenity — trails, water access, and open space that most neighborhoods can't claim at that distance. Beyond the park, Gloucester Courthouse village offers everyday essentials: a handful of local restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery options are all within a few miles. The broader Route 17 corridor connects you quickly to Yorktown and the wider Peninsula for anything the county doesn't have locally. It's a genuinely self-sufficient area for day-to-day life, with a natural escape built right in.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is roughly seven minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about fifteen — making 4504 Aberdeen Drive one of the more commute-efficient addresses in Gloucester County for active-duty personnel. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here especially straightforward, and the manageable square footage keeps the day-to-day simple when deployment schedules get unpredictable.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to places with a genuine sense of history and landscape — not a subdivision built last year — Gloucester has it. Aberdeen Drive sits inside a county where the York River, colonial-era courthouses, and working waterfronts are part of everyday life. The 1985 build gives you a solid bones foundation, and the surrounding environment does the rest. There's real character here, rooted in place rather than manufactured for a marketing brochure.
More buyer questions
How far is 4504 Aberdeen Drive from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately seven minutes from 4504 Aberdeen Drive by car, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in Gloucester County.
How far is 4504 Aberdeen Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fifteen minutes away, accessible via Route 17 south through Gloucester Point and across the Coleman Bridge.
What is the nearest park or outdoor space to 4504 Aberdeen Drive?
Machicomoco West Unit, a Virginia State Park unit, is less than a mile from the address — offering trails and water access within easy walking or biking distance.
Is 4504 Aberdeen Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Does 4504 Aberdeen Drive have an HOA?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current disclosure documents; the listing details section of this page will reflect the most up-to-date information available.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County and the surrounding Peninsula well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a visit to 4504 Aberdeen Drive.
