Why this home stands out
What sets 5230 Gum Fork Road apart is the combination of acreage and relative newness — a 2015 build means modern construction standards, energy efficiency, and systems that aren't aging out on you, all wrapped in a five-plus-acre lot that gives you real separation from neighbors. That pairing of low-maintenance youth and wide-open land is a rare find in Gloucester County.
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Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula, a stretch of Chesapeake Bay country defined by tidal creeks, working farms, and communities that have kept their small-town character without sacrificing convenience. The area around Gum Fork Road is rural in the best sense — you see sky, tree lines, and open land in every direction, yet Gloucester Courthouse and its shops, restaurants, and services are only a short drive away. The county has long attracted buyers who want acreage without the isolation of somewhere truly remote, and that balance shows up clearly here. Life on the Middle Peninsula moves at a pace that's intentional rather than sleepy, and the natural setting — close to the York River and Chesapeake tributaries — gives residents easy access to boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation that defines the region's identity. Gloucester is also one of those places where the community itself is a draw: local farmers markets, festivals, and a genuine sense of place make it more than just a bedroom community.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are manageable from Gum Fork Road. Gloucester Courthouse's commercial corridor puts grocery options, pharmacies, and dining within a reasonable drive, and the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge connects you to Yorktown and the broader Hampton Roads metro when you need it. Outdoor recreation is essentially at your doorstep — the York River State Park is accessible from this side of the Peninsula, and the region's network of tidal waterways makes kayaking and fishing a regular weekend option rather than a special occasion. Camp Peary is roughly ten minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about eighteen minutes, making this corner of Gloucester genuinely practical for the Peninsula's defense community.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary sits about ten minutes from Gum Fork Road, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly eighteen — both well within a comfortable daily commute. For military families, a VA loan can make a property like this — five-plus acres, a 2015 build, and genuine distance from base-adjacent congestion — more accessible than you might expect. It's the kind of setup that makes a PCS feel like an upgrade.
For buyers drawn to character
If what you're after is land, privacy, and a home that doesn't feel like it was stamped out of a subdivision mold, 5230 Gum Fork Road is worth a serious look. Five acres in Gloucester County means room for a garden, a workshop, animals, or simply the ability to walk outside without looking into a neighbor's window. The 2015 construction 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. The Coleman Bridge crossing is the main route and is generally straightforward outside of peak commute windows.
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 residential options to that installation available in Gloucester County.
Is 5230 Gum Fork Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this property is addressed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
What is the lot size at 5230 Gum Fork Road?
The lot is 5.12 acres, which is substantial for the area and provides meaningful privacy, space for outbuildings or gardens, and a genuine rural feel while still being within reach of Gloucester Courthouse's services.
Are there HOA restrictions at 5230 Gum Fork Road?
This property is not part of a planned HOA community, which is consistent with the rural, independently-oriented character of the Gum Fork Road corridor in Gloucester County.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County and the Peninsula well — reach out to get a straight answer on whether 5230 Gum Fork Road fits where you're headed.
