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$398,900
$236 / sqft · est. $2,328/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,693sqft
36days on market

5257 Chestnut Fork Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061

ActiveResidential · built 1975 · GLOUCESTER

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch located on 1.09 acres in Gloucester County. Home features a formal living room, dining room, and an eat-in kitchen open to the family room. Family room includes a fireplace and wood stove. Primary bedroom offers a private full bath with shower. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath complete the interior. Property includes a detached 2-car garage with attached workshop and two storage sheds. Patio provides outdoor space for relaxation or entertaining. Water treatment system in place. Conveniently located near local amenities, shopping, and dining.

Listing courtesy of Linda Collier · Hogge Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10630738

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

5257 Chestnut Fork Road is a 1,693-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1975 on a quiet Gloucester County road. It offers a grounded, rural feel with surprisingly easy access to the Peninsula's major employers and military installations.

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Why this home stands out

What sets Chestnut Fork Road apart is the breathing room. Gloucester County keeps its rural character — generous lot sizes, mature trees, and a pace that feels genuinely unhurried. This 1975-built home gives you a solid mid-century foundation in a county that hasn't been overrun by subdivision sprawl, which is increasingly rare on the Virginia Peninsula.

About 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. It's one of those places that people discover and quietly decide never to leave. The county seat — Gloucester Courthouse — has a historic district with real architectural character, locally owned shops, and a community identity that predates the chain-store era. Chestnut Fork Road itself sits in the broader rural fabric of the county, where neighbors tend to know each other and the land around homes still has room to breathe. Gloucester is a popular Gloucester County real estate destination for buyers who want proximity to the Peninsula's job centers and military bases without surrendering the slower pace of country living. The Coleman Bridge connects Gloucester to Yorktown and the broader Hampton Roads metro in minutes, making the location far more connected than its rural feel might suggest.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy to anchor from Chestnut Fork Road. Kirsty's restaurant is just 0.3 miles away — a genuine walkable dining option that's rare for a rural address. Gloucester Courthouse village is a short drive for hardware, groceries, and local services. The Coleman Bridge puts you across the York River and into Yorktown quickly, opening up the full range of Peninsula shopping, dining, and waterfront recreation. For outdoor time closer to home, Gloucester County's parks and the nearby York River shoreline offer fishing, kayaking, and trails without a long commute.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Camp Peary is 16 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is a 23-minute drive — both very manageable for daily commutes. Gloucester County sits just across the Coleman Bridge from the Yorktown corridor, which means VA loan buyers find solid value here compared to properties closer to the base gates. The rural setting also tends to mean more space per dollar, which matters when you're weighing a permanent change of station.

For first-time buyers

Three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,693 square feet built on a Gloucester County lot — this is a realistic, right-sized entry point into homeownership without the compromises that come with dense suburban neighborhoods. The 1975 construction means the bones are proven, and Gloucester's rural character means you're not paying a premium for a zip code alone. There's genuine space here, and a community that tends to hold its value.

More buyer questions

How far is 5257 Chestnut Fork Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 23 minutes from 5257 Chestnut Fork Road via the Coleman Bridge and Route 17. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the Peninsula's heavier traffic corridors.

How far is 5257 Chestnut Fork Road from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is about 16 minutes away, making it the closest major installation to this address. The drive follows local Gloucester County roads before connecting to Route 17 south.

What is the flood zone status for 5257 Chestnut Fork Road?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.

Is there an HOA at 5257 Chestnut Fork Road?

Based on available property data, this address does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm current HOA status during the due diligence period.

What can I do outdoors near Chestnut Fork Road in Gloucester?

Gloucester County offers access to the York River shoreline, local parks, and water-based recreation including fishing and kayaking. The broader Middle Peninsula also has trails and open land that make outdoor routines easy to build.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County well — reach out to get a straight answer about this address and what it takes to make it yours.

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

Schools

  • ElementaryBethel Elementary
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  • MiddlePeasley Middle
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  • HighGloucester
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1975

Price / sqft

$236

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,701/yr

County

Gloucester County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10630738

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51073C

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane evacuation zone: not in a designated evacuation zone · VDEM Know Your Zone

Outside all mapped AICUZ jet-noise contours and Accident Potential Zones.

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

$2,328/mo

Principal & interest

$2,070

Property tax

$142

Home insurance

$116

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

Asking vs. assessment

122% of $325,760

City assessment record · taxes $1,701/yr

Land share of assessed value

21% — $67,490

Improvements $258,270 · assessor record ✓

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.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$260,000 – $419,000

The 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.

6727 Harvest CIR · 0.2 mi · 1,647 sqft$359,000 sold 2026-06
6630 Valley DR · 0.4 mi · 1,440 sqft$315,000 sold 2026-02
4404 Hickory Fork RD · 1.5 mi · 1,488 sqft$405,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$398,900

Price / Sq Ft

$236

Annual Taxes

$1,701

Monthly Tax

$142

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.43%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 20, 2026$398,900—
Currently listed—$398,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

22% above assessment

Total Assessed

$325,760

Land

$67,490

Improvement

$258,270

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:

Gloucester 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

36 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 5257 Chestnut Fork Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Bethel Elementary (GreatSchools 6/10), Peasley Middle, Gloucester. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5257 Chestnut Fork 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 5257 Chestnut Fork Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5257 Chestnut Fork Rd built?+
It was built in 1975, per the listing record.

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 Linda Collier · Hogge Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10630738

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5257 Chestnut Fork Rd, Gloucester, Virginia 23061 · MLS #10630738 · 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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