Why this home stands out
What sets 5774 Roland Smith Drive apart is the combination of a relatively recent build year and a location that punches above its weight for military households. A 2017 construction means you're getting modern mechanicals, current building codes, and a floor plan designed for how people actually live today — four bedrooms, a half bath on the main level, and enough square footage that everyone has room to breathe without the house feeling oversized.
DUNSTON HALL and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on a peninsula between the York River and Mobjack Bay, and it has a character that's genuinely hard to replicate — unhurried, community-rooted, and surrounded by water on nearly every side. The county seat, Gloucester Courthouse, anchors daily life with local shops, a farmers market, and a historic district that gives the area real texture. Route 17 is the main artery, connecting you north toward Yorktown and south toward the Middle Peninsula without the congestion you'd find closer to Hampton Roads. Life here tends to move at a pace that residents choose deliberately — people come to Gloucester because they want space, a sense of place, and neighbors who actually wave. The area around Roland Smith Drive reflects that: a residential pocket that's close enough to the Route 17 corridor for convenience but removed enough to feel like home rather than a thoroughfare.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from Roland Smith Drive. Little Caesars Pizza, Domino's Pizza, and Taco Bell are all within 0.7 miles — useful on the nights when cooking just isn't happening. Two 7-Eleven locations sit within a mile for a quick coffee or a last-minute stop, and McDonald's is right at the one-mile mark. Planet Fitness is 0.8 miles away, which makes it realistic to actually use a gym membership rather than just pay for one. The Route 17 corridor puts grocery stores, pharmacies, and a broader range of dining within a short drive, so you're not sacrificing access for the quieter pace Gloucester offers.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is 16 minutes away and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is 21 minutes — both well within the commute range that makes a VA loan purchase here genuinely practical. Four bedrooms give you flexibility for a home office, a guest room, or a growing family, and the 2017 build means you're unlikely to face the repair surprises that come with older housing stock.
For families upgrading
If your current home is feeling tight, 2,384 square feet across four bedrooms and two and a half baths gives everyone — kids, guests, and the occasional work-from-home day — their own space. The 2017 build means the layout was designed with modern family life in mind, and Gloucester's pace makes it the kind of place where kids actually play outside.
More buyer questions
How far is 5774 Roland Smith Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 21 minutes from 5774 Roland Smith Drive, making it a manageable daily commute for service members stationed there.
How far is 5774 Roland Smith Drive from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is about 16 minutes away — the closer of the two nearby installations and a straightforward drive along Route 17.
Is 5774 Roland Smith Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
What is the square footage and layout of 5774 Roland Smith Drive?
The home offers 2,384 square feet with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms — a layout that works well for families, remote workers, or anyone who wants dedicated space for guests.
When was 5774 Roland Smith Drive built?
The home was built in 2017, which means it comes with modern construction standards, updated mechanicals, and a floor plan suited to contemporary living.
Tom and Dariya Milan know Gloucester and the surrounding military corridor well. Reach out to get a straight answer on whether 5774 Roland Smith Drive fits your timeline and goals.
