Why this home stands out
What sets 679 Shore Drive apart is its direct Shore Drive address along the Chesapeake Bay corridor — a stretch where mid-century homes with real water presence are increasingly rare. At 1,588 square feet across two bedrooms and two full baths, the footprint is intentional and manageable, making it equally appealing as a full-time residence or a dedicated weekend retreat away from the noise of the metro.
ALL OTHERS AREA 125 and the Hartfield real estate market
Hartfield is a small, unhurried community in Middlesex County on Virginia's Northern Neck peninsula, where the Piankatank River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Life here moves at a pace that's genuinely hard to find this close to the broader Hampton Roads and Richmond corridors. Shore Drive itself traces the bay-adjacent edge of the county, and the homes along it tend to attract people who've made a deliberate choice — they want water, quiet, and space over convenience and density. Middlesex County has no incorporated towns to speak of, which means Hartfield retains a rural, unincorporated character that keeps the area from feeling overdeveloped. The surrounding landscape is a mix of working waterfront, modest neighborhoods, and stretches of tidal marsh that give the region its distinct coastal Virginia identity. If the 679 Shore Drive Hartfield VA waterfront lifestyle is what you're after, this is one of the few places in the state where you can still find it without a prohibitive entry point.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands center on Deltaville to the south and Saluda, the Middlesex County seat, about 15 minutes west on Route 33. You'll find grocery options, a pharmacy, and local dining within that short drive. The Deltaville Marina and Fishing Center draw boaters and anglers from across the region, and the Deltaville Community Center hosts local events year-round. For a broader retail run, Gloucester Courthouse is roughly 30 minutes away. The Rappahannock River Valley and Chesapeake Bay offer kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and sailing practically from your backyard.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 37 minutes from 679 Shore Drive, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown runs roughly 43 minutes up Route 17. For a service member using a VA loan to purchase, this stretch of Middlesex County offers a genuinely different quality of life than base-adjacent suburbs — waterfront access, low density, and a commute that's manageable for the right assignment.
For buyers drawn to character
A 1966 home on Shore Drive in Hartfield isn't trying to be anything it's not. The bones are mid-century, the setting is authentically coastal Virginia, and the two-bedroom, two-bath layout reflects an era when rooms were built for living rather than staging. If you're drawn to homes with a real sense of place rather than a floor plan that could exist anywhere, this one earns a closer look.
More buyer questions
How far is 679 Shore Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 43 minutes from 679 Shore Drive via Route 17 North, making it a feasible commute for personnel stationed there who want a quieter, water-adjacent home base.
What is the flood zone status for 679 Shore Drive in Hartfield?
Given its Shore Drive location along the Chesapeake Bay corridor, flood zone designation is an important factor to review — the property's specific FEMA flood zone classification is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page.
Is there an HOA at 679 Shore Drive, Hartfield, VA?
Based on available property data, 679 Shore Drive does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm this during the due diligence period.
What county is 679 Shore Drive in?
679 Shore Drive is located in Middlesex County, Virginia — an unincorporated, rural county on the Northern Neck peninsula with no incorporated towns.
How far is 679 Shore Drive from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 37 minutes from 679 Shore Drive, accessible via Route 33 West to Route 17 South toward Williamsburg.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of Middlesex County well. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a visit to 679 Shore Drive.
