Why this home stands out
What sets 5731 Kings Ridge Road apart is the combination of scale and seclusion. A 5.1-acre lot in Gloucester County gives you genuine breathing room — space for a garden, outbuildings, or simply the quiet that comes with distance from your neighbors. The 2,760-square-foot floor plan means the interior matches the exterior generosity, with room to spread out across three bedrooms and two full baths without feeling squeezed.
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. It's a county where the pace is deliberately unhurried — think farm stands, waterfront marinas, and stretches of mature hardwood that line the back roads. The area around Kings Ridge Road sits in what locals simply call the greater Gloucester countryside, a patchwork of residential acreage properties and working land that feels a world away from the dense suburban corridors closer to Hampton Roads. If you've been scrolling past town houses for sale in busier zip codes and wondering whether there's a middle ground between city convenience and true country living, Gloucester tends to be the answer people land on. The county seat, Gloucester Court House, is a short drive away and carries that small-town courthouse-square character that's increasingly rare. Route 17 is your main artery, connecting you north toward Yorktown and south toward the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge and the Peninsula beyond.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are simpler than the rural setting might suggest. A Food Lion sits just one mile away, keeping grocery runs quick and painless. Route 17 puts a broader range of retail, dining, and services within a reasonable drive — Gloucester's main commercial corridor has expanded steadily over the years. For weekend recreation, the York River State Park and the Chesapeake Bay shoreline are both accessible within a short drive, offering kayaking, hiking, and fishing. The historic Gloucester Court House village adds a local anchor with small businesses and community events that give the area a genuine sense of place.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is roughly 17 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits about 24 minutes out — both well within a reasonable commute window. For military families weighing a VA loan and trying to stretch BAH into something with real square footage and land, Gloucester's acreage properties offer a compelling alternative to tighter suburban options closer to base.
For families upgrading
Three bedrooms and 2,760 square feet inside, 5.1 acres outside — this is the kind of property where kids actually have room to roam and adults have space to breathe. Whether you're thinking about a workshop, a vegetable garden, or just the luxury of not hearing your neighbors, the lot size here opens up options that a standard subdivision simply can't match.
More buyer questions
How far is 5731 Kings Ridge Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 17 minutes from 5731 Kings Ridge Road under typical traffic conditions, making it one of the closer acreage-lot options for personnel assigned there.
How far is 5731 Kings Ridge Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 24 minutes away, accessible primarily via Route 17 south across the Coleman Bridge.
What is the lot size at 5731 Kings Ridge Road?
The property sits on 5.1 acres, which is notably generous for the area and provides substantial privacy, outdoor utility space, and separation from neighboring parcels.
Is 5731 Kings Ridge Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means practically for insurance.
Does 5731 Kings Ridge Road have an HOA?
Based on available property data, this home does not appear to be subject to a homeowners association, which is consistent with many of the larger acreage parcels in this part of Gloucester County.
Want to walk the full five acres or get a closer look at the floor plan? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of Gloucester well — reach out and let's set something up.