Why this home stands out
What sets 5290 Beechwood Knoll Trail apart is the combination of mature tree cover, generous interior square footage for a three-bath layout, and a location that quietly threads the needle between rural calm and practical convenience. Built in 1985, the home carries the solid bones of that era while sitting on a trail-named road that signals the kind of leafy, low-traffic character that's genuinely hard to find this close to major employers.
ALL OTHERS AREA 120 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 — a geography that gives the county its unhurried, water-aware personality. Beechwood Knoll Trail lands in the broader 'All Others' residential corridor of Gloucester, an area defined less by a formal subdivision identity and more by generous lot spacing, mature hardwood canopy, and neighbors who value privacy. Every autumn, this stretch of Gloucester delivers some of the most vivid virginia fall foliage in the Hampton Roads region — the mix of oak, maple, and sweet gum along these back roads turns the drive home into something worth slowing down for. The county seat in Gloucester Court House is a short drive away, offering a genuine small-town core with local restaurants, a farmers market tradition, and a historic courthouse green that's been the civic heart of the area for centuries. Life here runs at its own pace, and that's exactly the point.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are more manageable than the rural setting might suggest. Honey Locust Farms is just half a mile away — a local grocery option that means you're not driving far for fresh staples. The broader Gloucester Court House corridor adds pharmacy, hardware, and dining options within a short drive. For bigger shopping runs, the George Washington Memorial Highway corridor connects you to box stores and services in Hayes and beyond. Williamsburg is roughly 30 minutes south, bringing a full range of retail, medical, and entertainment options into reach without making them feel like your daily commute.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is just 11 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is an 18-minute drive — both well within a practical daily commute window. For households using a VA loan or factoring BAH into their housing decision, Gloucester offers the kind of space and quiet that base-adjacent zip codes rarely deliver. Three full baths makes the morning routine manageable for a family on a schedule.
For buyers drawn to character
If your idea of the right home involves tall trees, a road name that actually matches the landscape, and enough distance from the next house to feel like your own corner of the world — Beechwood Knoll Trail delivers. The 1985 build year means real construction, real lot character, and a hawk virginia-style sense of elevation and openness that newer cookie-cutter developments simply can't replicate.
More buyer questions
How far is 5290 Beechwood Knoll Trail from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 11 minutes from 5290 Beechwood Knoll Trail under normal traffic conditions. That puts it well within a comfortable daily commute for personnel assigned there.
How far is 5290 Beechwood Knoll Trail from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 18 minutes away, making it a realistic commute for households with assignments at that installation.
What is the flood risk at 5290 Beechwood Knoll Trail?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation.
Is there an HOA at 5290 Beechwood Knoll Trail?
This property is not associated with a mandatory homeowners association, which means no HOA governance or dues structure applies to the address.
What grocery options are near 5290 Beechwood Knoll Trail?
Honey Locust Farms is just half a mile from the address, offering a convenient local option for fresh groceries without a long drive.
Ready to get a closer look at 5290 Beechwood Knoll Trail? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Gloucester well — reach out and let's talk through what this address could mean for you.