Stately Brick Colonial in the Heart of Williamsburg.Steps from William and Mary and Historic
Area.Classic Detailing,Arched Front Entrance with Dentil Work,Pilasters and Fan Lite Highlighted with Flemish Bond Brick,Jack Arches and Slate Roof.Center Hall Plan.Tall Ceilings,Wood Floors Throughout,Built Ins,Masonry Fireplace and Large Light Filled Windows.
White Kitchen,Custom Cabinets,Stainless Appliances,Gas Cooking... All Open to Formal
or Casual Dining.Large Open Living Room,Charming Bookcases and Adjacent Study,Home Office or Library.Ample Bedrooms,Ensuite Primary and Finished Attic Space.Block Through Lot with Brick Patio,Fenced Yard and Much Sought- After Parking Downtown Parking.Additional Attached or Detached Construction Allowed.Detached Garage Possible w/half bath and Bonus Room. Come and walk to the Farmers Market,Football Weekends,History and Fine Dining that Williamsburg has to Offer.
Listing courtesy of Bo Parrish · Virginia Land & Homes Inc. · REIN MLS #10657413
Facts & features
TypeResidential
Year built1937
Price / sqft$540
HOANone
Taxes$5,538/yr
CountyWilliamsburg VA
MLS #10657413
Interior
Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,196
Stories
2
Flooring
Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Assigned Storage, Attic, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
505 Richmond Road sits in the heart of Williamsburg, Virginia — a 1937 home with 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and 2,196 square feet of character-rich living space. Colonial Williamsburg is less than a mile away. This is one of those addresses that puts history, dining, and daily errands all within easy walking distance.
Homes built in 1937 carry details that newer construction simply cannot replicate. At 505 Richmond Road, that means proportions, craftsmanship, and a streetscape that feels genuinely rooted in place. The lot sits close to the core of one of America's most visited historic cities — yet it functions as a real, livable home. Three bedrooms, two full baths, a half bath, and 2,196 square feet give you room to spread out without sacrificing that walkable, in-town position.
ALL OTHERS AREA 114 and the Williamsburg real estate market
Richmond Road is one of Williamsburg's main corridors, running from the edge of Colonial Williamsburg straight out toward the broader city. The blocks near 505 are a mix of pre-war and mid-century homes on established lots with mature tree canopies. Streets here feel lived-in and unhurried. Neighbors walk to the historic district, City Square Park, and local restaurants without getting in a car. Anyone browsing homes for sale in 23185 will notice that addresses this close to the colonial core are relatively rare. Williamsburg itself is a small city — about 15,000 residents — anchored by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, William & Mary, and a growing restaurant and arts scene. Getting around is straightforward: Richmond Road connects directly to Bypass Road and Route 60, putting you on I-64 in under ten minutes. The city has invested in sidewalks and bike lanes along the main corridors, so car-free errands are genuinely practical from this address.
What's nearby
Bistro 515 is three-tenths of a mile away — an easy walk for a weeknight dinner. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill is four-tenths of a mile in the other direction. For coffee, Starbucks Coffee Company and The Bake Shop are both within half a mile. Groceries are equally close: Food Lion sits at 0.5 miles, and a BP is at the same distance for quick stops. City Square Park is four-tenths of a mile away and makes for a natural morning walk. Burgesses Quarters Pavilion and the Colonial Williamsburg one hour parking area are each about six-tenths of a mile out. Orangetheory Fitness is one mile away for a structured workout.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Camp Peary is about 11 minutes from 505 Richmond Road. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 18 minutes away. VA loan financing is well-established in this zip code, and a home built in 1937 with 2,196 square feet has the bones and space to support a smooth transition. Both bases are accessible via Route 60 without touching the interstate.
For buyers drawn to character
A 1937 build in walkable, historic Williamsburg is a specific thing — and hard to find. The scale is right: 2,196 square feet across three bedrooms and 2.1 baths, close enough to Colonial Williamsburg to walk but set on a real residential street. If you are comparing Williamsburg homes for sale and want a home with genuine age and context, 505 Richmond Road belongs on your list.
More buyer questions
How far is 505 Richmond Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is about 11 minutes from 505 Richmond Road via Route 60. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 18 minutes away.
What is the flood zone status for 505 Richmond Road?
Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Check that section for the current FEMA designation.
How walkable is 505 Richmond Road?
Very walkable for a Virginia address. Bistro 515, City Square Park, Food Lion, and Starbucks Coffee Company are all within half a mile, and Colonial Williamsburg is less than a mile away.
What school zone does 505 Richmond Road fall in?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Lafayette High School and homes for sale zoned for Matthew Whaley Elementary School will want to verify current zoning directly with Williamsburg-James City County Schools, as boundaries can change.
Is there an HOA at 505 Richmond Road?
This property does not appear to be governed by a mandatory HOA, but confirm with current public records before closing.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Williamsburg well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough or ask any questions about homes for sale in Williamsburg.
Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.
Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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Camp Peary
DoD
17min·10.3mi
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NWS Yorktown
Navy
19min·13.1mi
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JBLE Ft Eustis
Army
23min·16.9mi
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JBLE Langley
Air Force
45min·33.3mi
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NSA HR
Navy
55min·45.1mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51095C
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 51095C
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
86.8 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Burgesses Quarters is a townhome area off Bypass Road. It sits in upper York County, in the Williamsburg, VA area. Wyndham and Patriots Place are close by.
$395KMedian sale · 12 mo
$224Sold $/sq ft
43dDays on market
2For sale now
$92KHH income
62.3%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing. The calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.
Estimate your monthly payment
$6,956/mo
Principal & interest
$6,149
Property tax
$462
Home insurance
$346
PMI
None
HOA/Condo (paid separately)
None
Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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 & historyComparables
Asking vs. assessment131% of $904,200City assessment record · taxes $5,538/yr
Land share of assessed value28% · $253,300Improvements $650,900 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$428,000 – $501,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
31% above assessment
Total Assessed
$904,200
Land
$253,300
Improvement
$650,900
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:
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.
9 days on market: read it in context
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Questions buyers ask
Is 505 Richmond Rd in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Matthew Whaley Elementary (VaHome School Score 5.5/10), Berkeley Middle (VaHome School Score 7.2/10), Lafayette (VaHome School Score 6.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 505 Richmond Rd 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.
Does 505 Richmond Rd have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 505 Richmond Rd built?
It was built in 1937, per the listing record.
Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.
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505 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 · MLS #10657413 · 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.
