Why this home stands out
What sets 6666 Riverview Inn Lane apart is the combination of a true three-quarter-acre lot and a classic mid-century footprint in a low-density, water-adjacent Gloucester neighborhood. Ware Neck is one of those rare pockets where the pace slows down, neighbors know each other, and 0.78 acres of land gives you genuine outdoor freedom without venturing far from everyday conveniences.
WARE NECK and the Gloucester real estate market
Ware Neck sits on a peninsula in Gloucester County, Virginia, shaped by the Ware River on one side and the broader Chesapeake Bay watershed on the other. It's a place defined by tidal creeks, mature hardwoods, and the kind of unhurried atmosphere that's increasingly hard to find on the Virginia Peninsula. Gloucester itself is a county seat community with a small-town core — the historic Courthouse area anchors local life with independent shops, a farmers market tradition, and a genuine sense of civic identity. The county has grown steadily while managing to preserve its rural edges, and Ware Neck reflects that balance well. Residents here are close enough to Gloucester Courthouse for daily errands and close enough to Yorktown and the broader Hampton Roads metro for work, dining, and major retail — yet the neighborhood itself stays quiet. If the Gloucester, Virginia waterfront lifestyle is what you're searching for, Riverview Inn Lane puts you squarely in it.
What's nearby
Daily life from 6666 Riverview Inn Lane is more convenient than the rural setting might suggest. Gloucester Courthouse is roughly ten minutes away, bringing you to grocery options, pharmacies, hardware stores, and local dining. The Ware Neck area also sits within easy reach of the York River State Park, a popular destination for hiking, kayaking, and picnicking along the river's bluffs. Yorktown's waterfront — with its restaurants, battlefield, and public beach — is about a half-hour drive. For larger shopping runs, the Gloucester Point commercial corridor along Route 17 covers most needs without requiring a bridge crossing.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is roughly 26 minutes from Riverview Inn Lane, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits about 27 minutes out — making this address a realistic daily commute for personnel at either installation. A VA loan can make a property like this especially accessible, and the nearly acre-sized lot gives military families the outdoor space that smaller Peninsula neighborhoods rarely offer at this price tier.
For buyers drawn to character
If your ideal home has a story — a 1960s cottage on a wooded lot in a quiet Virginia waterway community — 6666 Riverview Inn Lane delivers that atmosphere authentically. The 1961 build date, the 0.78-acre setting, and the Ware Neck address all point to a property with genuine regional character rather than a subdivision formula. This is the kind of place people describe as 'the one they always wanted to find.'
More buyer questions
How far is 6666 Riverview Inn Lane from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 27 minutes from this address under typical traffic conditions, making it a manageable daily commute for personnel stationed there.
How far is 6666 Riverview Inn Lane from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is about 26 minutes away, placing it among the closer military installations to this Gloucester County address.
What is the lot size at 6666 Riverview Inn Lane?
The lot measures 0.78 acres, offering meaningful outdoor space in a low-density neighborhood where larger parcels are common.
Is 6666 Riverview Inn Lane in a flood zone?
Gloucester County properties near tidal areas can carry varying flood designations — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific FEMA flood zone assigned to this parcel.
What is the Ware Neck neighborhood like in Gloucester, Virginia?
Ware Neck is a quiet, semi-rural peninsula community in Gloucester County defined by waterway access, mature trees, and low housing density — it attracts buyers looking for space and a slower pace while staying within reach of the broader Hampton Roads region.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County well. Reach out through vahome.com to ask questions or schedule a visit to Riverview Inn Lane.
