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$499,900
82days on market

5.1+Ac High Bluff Ln, Barhamsville, VA 23011

ActiveLand and Farms · YORK RIVER BLUFFS

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: River.

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Rare opportunity to own 7+ acres of premier waterfront along the York River in the sought-after York River Bluffs community of Barhamsville. Perched high above the river, this exceptional homesite offers breathtaking, unobstructed views in a peaceful, rural setting with no flood risk. Enjoy the perfect balance of privacy and convenience—located less than 30 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and Richmond International Airport. The elevated topography provides ideal conditions for maximizing views and creating a stunning custom home. Nearby properties showcase the potential for both home design and pier placement, offering inspiration for making the most of this one-of-a-kind riverfront setting.

Listing courtesy of Bubba Hutchison · RE/MAX Connect · REIN MLS #10625481

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A rare 5.1-plus-acre parcel on High Bluff Lane in Barhamsville, Virginia — raw, wooded land in New Kent County offering serious breathing room, natural privacy, and the kind of blank-canvas potential that's genuinely hard to find this close to the Peninsula.

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Why this home stands out

What sets this parcel apart is the combination of acreage, elevation implied by the 'High Bluff' address, and a location that sits comfortably between Richmond and the Hampton Roads metro without belonging fully to either. You get rural quiet with legitimate access to two major job and lifestyle corridors — a positioning that's increasingly uncommon as New Kent County fills in around its edges.

YORK RIVER BLUFFS and the Barhamsville real estate market

Barhamsville sits in the western reaches of New Kent County, a stretch of Virginia that has held onto its rural character longer than most of the I-64 corridor. The community is unincorporated and unhurried — think long driveways, mature hardwoods, and neighbors who measure distance in minutes rather than blocks. High Bluff Lane itself carries that same energy: a quiet road where 5.1 acres doesn't feel extravagant, it feels appropriate. New Kent County land in Barhamsville Virginia has been drawing buyers who want acreage within a reasonable commute, and it's easy to see why. Richmond is roughly 35 miles to the west, Williamsburg is about 15 miles to the east, and the broader Hampton Roads region is accessible via I-64 without the density that comes with living inside it. The county seat in New Kent offers basic services, and the overall pace here is genuinely slower — in the best possible way.

What's nearby

Williamsburg is your closest full-service hub, sitting about 15 miles east along I-64, with grocery stores, restaurants, urgent care, and the Colonial Williamsburg historic district all within reach. New Kent Winery is a short drive and worth knowing about. The Chickahominy River corridor offers fishing and paddling access nearby. For everyday errands, the Toano area of James City County fills in some gaps closer than downtown Williamsburg. Richmond's Short Pump corridor is roughly 35 miles west for major retail, medical centers, and airport access via Richmond International.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Camp Peary is approximately 36 minutes from this parcel, making it a workable option for personnel who want land and space rather than a subdivision. A VA loan can be used to purchase land when paired with a construction loan for a primary residence — worth exploring if building from the ground up fits your timeline and goals.

For buyers drawn to character

If your vision involves a custom home on your own terms — your setbacks, your floor plan, your timeline — this is the kind of parcel that makes that possible. Five-plus acres in a quiet New Kent County setting gives you room to design a property that reflects exactly how you want to live, without the compromises that come with buying someone else's finished product.

More buyer questions

How far is High Bluff Lane in Barhamsville from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is approximately 36 minutes from this address via I-64 East, making it one of the more accessible rural parcels for personnel assigned there.

What can you build on a 5.1-acre parcel in New Kent County?

New Kent County zoning and health department requirements govern what's buildable — including minimum lot size for a conventional septic system, setback rules, and permitted uses. A pre-application conversation with the county's planning and zoning office is the standard first step before any construction planning.

Is this parcel in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel should be confirmed through FEMA's Flood Map Service Center using the property's legal description or parcel ID — your agent or lender can walk you through that lookup.

Does this land have road frontage and utility access?

Frontage on High Bluff Lane is indicated by the address, but utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric — should be verified directly with New Kent County and the relevant utility providers before purchase.

Can a VA loan be used to buy land in Virginia?

A VA loan on its own is designed for homes, not raw land, but some lenders offer construction-to-permanent loan products that incorporate VA benefits when a primary residence will be built — it's worth discussing with a VA-experienced lender to understand your specific options.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know New Kent County land well. Reach out to talk through what's possible on this parcel and what next steps look like.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

  • ElementaryNew Kent Elementary
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  • MiddleNew Kent Middle
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  • HighNew Kent
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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,408/yr

County

New Kent County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10625481

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
River

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
7.8300
Road surface
Other
Subdivision
YORK RIVER BLUFFS
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51127C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,940/mo

Principal & interest

$2,594

Property tax

$201

Home insurance

$146

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$499,900

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$2,408

Monthly Tax

$201

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.48%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 18, 2026$499,900—
Currently listed—$499,900—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Barhamsville Assessor (Google)

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

82 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 5.1+Ac High Bluff Ln in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are New Kent Elementary, New Kent Middle, New Kent. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5.1+Ac High Bluff Ln in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is 5.1+Ac High Bluff Ln a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: River.
Does 5.1+Ac High Bluff Ln have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Bubba Hutchison · RE/MAX Connect · REIN MLS #10625481

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5.1+Ac High Bluff Ln, Barhamsville, Virginia 23011 · MLS #10625481 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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