Why this home stands out
What separates 5230 Gum Fork Road from most Peninsula-area homes is the land itself — five-plus acres of it. Built in 2015, the house carries modern mechanicals and construction standards while the lot delivers the kind of breathing room that subdivisions simply can't replicate. You get a half-bath for guests, two full baths for the household, and outdoor space that invites everything from a garden to a workshop to a fire pit under the stars.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula, tucked between the York River to the south and the Piankatank River to the north, and it wears its rural character proudly. The county has managed to hold onto its small-town identity — think farm stands, local hardware stores, and neighbors who wave — while still being a reasonable drive from the broader Hampton Roads metro. The Gloucester Courthouse historic district anchors the community with a walkable cluster of shops, a library, and county services. Gum Fork Road itself sits in what locals call the "All Others" rural corridor of the county, where larger parcels are the norm and the pace genuinely slows down. If you've been searching for Gloucester VA homes for sale with acreage, this stretch of the county delivers exactly that character. The trade-off for the quiet is intentional: you choose this address because you want space, not because you settled for it.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are straightforward from 5230 Gum Fork Road. Gloucester's Main Street commercial corridor is a short drive away, where you'll find grocery options, pharmacies, and local dining. The Coleman Bridge connects Gloucester to Yorktown in minutes, opening up the full range of Historic Triangle amenities — Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown Battlefield, and the shops and restaurants along Route 17. For outdoor recreation, the York River State Park and Beaverdam Park offer trails, kayak launches, and waterfront access that residents of denser zip codes genuinely envy. Camp Peary is roughly ten minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about eighteen.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary sits roughly ten minutes from your front door, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about eighteen — both well within a comfortable daily commute. A VA loan can make financing a property like this more accessible than you might expect, and the five-acre lot means you have genuine space to settle in between deployments, rotations, and everything in between.
For buyers drawn to character
Five acres in Gloucester isn't just a number on a listing — it's a lifestyle decision. You're choosing morning coffee with no neighbors in your sightline, room for a proper workshop or barn, and the kind of quiet that lets you actually hear the seasons change. The 2015 build means you get all of that without inheriting someone else's deferred maintenance.
More buyer questions
How far is 5230 Gum Fork Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 18 miles from 5230 Gum Fork Road, typically a drive of around 18 minutes depending on traffic and your specific gate.
How far is 5230 Gum Fork Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is roughly 10 minutes from the property, making it one of the closer installations for anyone assigned there.
Is 5230 Gum Fork Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this parcel is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — we recommend reviewing it alongside any lender or insurance conversations.
What is the lot size at 5230 Gum Fork Road?
The property sits on 5.12 acres, which is substantially larger than the typical residential lot in Gloucester County and rare at this price point on the Peninsula.
Does 5230 Gum Fork Road have a garage?
Garage details for this specific property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough — the acreage does offer ample space for detached structures if needed.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester and the broader Hampton Roads market well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough or ask any questions about this address.
