Why this home stands out
What sets 5738 Hickory Fork Road apart is the combination of new construction quality and genuine elbow room. A full half-acre lot in Gloucester County gives you breathing space that older, closer-in neighborhoods rarely offer at this size. The 2025 build means everything — systems, finishes, roof — starts its clock on day one for you, with no deferred maintenance inherited from a previous owner.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester sits on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia, tucked between the York River and the Piankatank River, and it carries a distinctly unhurried character that residents tend to hold onto for decades. The ALL OTHERS AREA 121 designation covers the broader rural-residential fabric of Gloucester County — a landscape of mature trees, modest acreage parcels, and neighbors who wave from the driveway. The county seat of Gloucester Court House, with its historic courthouse green and small-town shops, is a short drive away. Life here runs at a pace that feels intentional: you're close enough to the Hampton Roads metro for work and weekend errands, yet far enough that the noise and congestion stay behind you. Hickory Fork Road itself is a quiet county road that connects residential pockets without the through-traffic of a major arterial — a detail that matters when you're deciding where to put down roots in Gloucester, Virginia.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are simpler than the rural setting might suggest. Honey Locust Farms, just 0.8 miles away, covers fresh grocery needs close to home. The broader Gloucester Court House corridor adds pharmacies, hardware stores, and local dining within a reasonable drive. For larger shopping runs, the Gloucester Courthouse area and nearby Yorktown corridors offer additional retail. The York River State Park is a short drive for hiking, paddling, and waterfront access — a genuine asset for anyone who wants outdoor recreation woven into the weekly routine rather than saved for vacations.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Camp Peary is eleven minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is seventeen — both well within the commute range that keeps daily life manageable on a busy duty schedule. A VA loan is a natural fit for this new construction, and the half-acre lot gives military families the outdoor space that makes a house feel like a real home between deployments and long work hours.
For first-time buyers
A 2025 build means you're not inheriting someone else's deferred maintenance list — the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical are all brand new when you move in. Three bedrooms and two full baths on a half-acre lot in Gloucester, Virginia gives first-time buyers a solid foundation to grow into, with room to add a garden, a workshop, or just a good fire pit.
More buyer questions
How far is 5738 Hickory Fork Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately eleven minutes from 5738 Hickory Fork Road under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more convenient residential options in Gloucester County for personnel assigned there.
How far is 5738 Hickory Fork Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly seventeen minutes away, a manageable daily commute that keeps you well within range without living directly in the denser Yorktown or Newport News corridors.
Is 5738 Hickory Fork Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
What is the lot size at 5738 Hickory Fork Road?
The lot is 0.51 acres, giving you a genuine half-acre of outdoor space — enough for a garden, outbuildings, or simply a yard with real separation from neighboring properties.
Does 5738 Hickory Fork Road have an HOA?
This property is not part of a homeowners association, which means no monthly dues, no architectural review board approvals, and more flexibility in how you use and improve your half-acre lot.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County and the surrounding Hampton Roads military corridor well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 5738 Hickory Fork Road.
