Why this home stands out
Three acres in Gloucester is the kind of space that's genuinely hard to find close to Hampton Roads military corridors. This 2001-built single-family home gives you room to spread out — whether that means a garden, a workshop, a fire pit circle, or simply a backyard where the nearest neighbor feels comfortably far away. The 2,114-square-foot floor plan with two and a half baths supports everyday family life without the density of a subdivision lot.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits along the western shore of the York River in Gloucester County, a jurisdiction that has held onto its rural, small-town character even as the broader Hampton Roads region has grown. The area coded locally as All Others Area 121 covers the quieter stretches of the county beyond the more developed Route 17 corridor — think winding country roads, mature tree canopy, and properties measured in acres rather than square feet. Life here moves at a different pace than Virginia Beach or Norfolk, and that's exactly the point for many people who choose it. The county seat, Gloucester Courthouse, anchors the community with its historic district, local government offices, and a genuine Main Street feel. Gloucester Point, a short drive south, puts you at the Coleman Bridge and connects you quickly to Yorktown and the Peninsula. For anyone weighing Gloucester, Virginia real estate, the combination of land, quiet, and reasonable drive times to military and civilian employment centers is a compelling package.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are more manageable than the rural setting might suggest. Honey Locust Farms is just 0.4 miles away — a local grocery option that keeps routine stops close to home. The Route 17 corridor through Gloucester brings a full range of national retailers, pharmacies, and restaurants within a short drive. Gloucester Courthouse's small downtown adds local dining and services to the mix. For anything else, the Coleman Bridge puts Yorktown and the broader Peninsula within reach in under 30 minutes, connecting you to the full commercial and dining landscape of that area.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 11 minutes from the door, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 17 minutes out — both manageable commutes that keep PCS stress lower than you might expect for a rural property. A VA loan can make financing a home like this straightforward, and three acres means you have genuine space between deployments, not just a yard. Gloucester's pace of life tends to stick with military families long after their orders move on.
For families upgrading
If your current home feels like the walls are closing in, 3 acres and 2,114 square feet in Gloucester is a meaningful step up. The half-bath on top of two full baths handles the morning rush, and a three-bedroom layout gives everyone their own space. Outside, the lot is large enough to grow into — a playset today, a workshop or garden tomorrow. Gloucester County's rural character means your kids have room to actually be outside.
More buyer questions
How far is 5216 Haynes Mill Lane from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 11 minutes from this address under typical driving conditions. That makes it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the broader Gloucester area.
How far is 5216 Haynes Mill Lane from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 17 minutes away, via the Coleman Bridge and Route 17 corridor. The drive is straightforward and avoids most of the heavier Hampton Roads traffic patterns.
What is the lot size at 5216 Haynes Mill Lane?
The lot is 3 acres, which is notably generous for the area and provides significant privacy and outdoor space compared to typical suburban parcels.
Is 5216 Haynes Mill Lane part of an HOA?
Based on the property data available, this address does not carry an HOA designation — though you should confirm current status with your agent or through the county records.
What flood zone is 5216 Haynes Mill Lane in?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County well. Reach out to talk through this address, the surrounding area, or your next move in Hampton Roads.
