Why this home stands out
What sets 5738 Hickory Fork Road apart is simple: everything is new. Built in 2025, this single-family home hasn't seen a single owner before you. That means current building codes, modern materials, and none of the deferred maintenance that comes with older homes. Sitting on a generous 0.51-acre lot, you get genuine breathing room — a backyard that actually feels like a backyard — in a part of Gloucester County that still has an unhurried, small-town character.
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Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula, tucked between the York River to the south and the Piankatank River to the north. It's the kind of place where the pace slows down just enough to feel intentional. The area around Hickory Fork Road — part of Gloucester County's broader residential landscape — is characterized by wooded lots, low traffic, and neighbors who tend to know each other. This is not a dense suburban grid; it's a community where half-acre parcels are common and open sky is part of the daily scenery. Gloucester itself offers a genuine small-town downtown with local shops, farmers markets, and waterfront access to the York River. The county seat, Gloucester Courthouse, anchors the area with its historic district and a walkable village feel. For anyone searching for new construction Gloucester VA, this address checks the box without sacrificing proximity to the broader Hampton Roads metro — Richmond is about an hour north, and the Virginia Peninsula is well within reach.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are more convenient than the rural setting might suggest. Honey Locust Farms is just 0.6 miles away — a local grocery option that keeps fresh provisions close without a long drive. Gloucester's Route 17 corridor puts a fuller range of shopping, dining, and services within a short drive, including national grocery chains, pharmacies, and casual restaurants. The York River State Park is a reasonable drive for kayaking, hiking, and fishing. Gloucester Point Beach Park offers waterfront access and picnic areas along the York River. For anything more urban, the Newport News and Williamsburg corridors are accessible via the Coleman Bridge.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is roughly 11 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits about 17 minutes out — both well within a practical daily commute. A VA loan can make purchasing new construction like this especially straightforward, with no down payment required for eligible service members. The half-acre lot gives families room to spread out, and Gloucester's quieter pace is a welcome contrast to the busier base-adjacent neighborhoods on the Peninsula.
For first-time buyers
Buying your first home is a big step, and a 2025 build takes a lot of the guesswork out of it. There's no wondering what's behind the walls or whether the roof has a few good years left — this home was built to current standards and is essentially day-one fresh. The 0.51-acre lot gives you outdoor space to grow into, and Gloucester's lower-density character means you're not immediately surrounded by the pressures of a high-turnover market.
More buyer questions
How far is 5738 Hickory Fork Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 17 minutes from 5738 Hickory Fork Road under typical driving conditions via Route 17 South across the Coleman Bridge.
How far is 5738 Hickory Fork Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is about 11 minutes away, making it one of the closer bases to this address on the Middle Peninsula.
Is 5738 Hickory Fork Road part of an HOA?
This property is listed under Gloucester County's general residential area and does not appear to be part of a mandatory HOA community, though buyers should confirm current status during due diligence.
What flood zone is 5738 Hickory Fork Road in?
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.
What is the lot size at 5738 Hickory Fork Road?
The lot measures 0.51 acres, offering a half-acre of outdoor space with the elbow room typical of Gloucester County's residential parcels.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of the Peninsula well. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 5738 Hickory Fork Road.
