6208 Ruth Dr, Gloucester, VA 23061

Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms in a 2,716-square-foot footprint gives you real flexibility — a dedicated home office, a guest room, and still room for everyone to spread out. Built in 2007, the home hits that sweet spot between modern construction standards and a neighborhood that's already established and settled. Gloucester's slower pace and lower density set it apart from the more congested corridors across the water.

COURTHOUSE SQUARE and the Gloucester real estate market

Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula, tucked between the York River and the Piankatank River — a county that trades traffic-clogged suburbs for open roads, mature trees, and a genuine small-town feel. The courthouse area anchors local life with independent shops, a farmers market tradition, and a walkable main street that actually gets used. Gloucester County is part of the broader Hampton Roads region but operates on its own rhythm: quieter, more rural in character, and fiercely proud of it. For buyers who want space without sacrificing access, this corner of coastal Virginia delivers. The county's location puts you within reach of the Peninsula's employment corridors while keeping you well clear of the congestion that defines them. It's the kind of address that anchors Gloucester homes for sale in a genuinely livable way.

What's nearby

Everyday errands are almost effortless from Ruth Drive. Food Lion is 0.7 miles out, Walmart Supercenter is 0.9 miles, and Ware Neck Produce adds a local option at the same distance. When you're ready to eat out, The Brew, No. 1 Restaurant, and Porter's On Main are all within 0.7 miles. Sweet Tooth Cafe and Kelsick Specialty Market handle your coffee needs nearby. Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center is 0.7 miles away, Bayaging Gloucester Active Lifestyle Center is under a mile, and Tucker Store Pocket Park gives you a quick green-space escape just down the road.

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