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3beds
2baths
1,350sqft
1days on market

686 Winthrop Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

New ListingResidential · built 1957 · MIDDLETOWN FARMS

About this home

Outstanding big brick rancher in Williamsburg VA USA! Move-in HGTV ready home! Open floorplan, foyer, living room with fireplace, dining room, new custom kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, 3 bedrooms, 2 HGTV baths, oversized attached garage, replacement windows and new HVAC!

Listing courtesy of Kyle Hause · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10659231

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1957

Price / sqft

$281

HOA

None

Taxes

$943/yr

County

York County VA

MLS #

10659231

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,350
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Foyer, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl, Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link,Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.6200
Subdivision
MIDDLETOWN FARMS
Zoning
R13
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Oversized Gar, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

686 Winthrop Road is a 1,350-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1957 in Williamsburg, Virginia 23185. The lot sits close to groceries, dining, and green space. Camp Peary is about eight minutes away. This is a compact, well-located address in a city with a lot going on.

Keep searching in Williamsburg

See all Williamsburg homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23185, homes for sale zoned for Bruton High School, and homes for sale zoned for Discovery STEM Academy. Nearby, look at The Village at Quarterpath homes for sale, Williamsburg waterfront homes for sale, Williamsburg condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Williamsburg.

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Why this home stands out

Homes from the late 1950s in this part of Williamsburg tend to sit on established lots with mature trees and solid bones. At 1,350 square feet, the layout is efficient without feeling cramped. Two full baths for three bedrooms is a practical split. The neighborhood streets are quiet, yet Food Lion and Shorty's Diner are literally around the corner. That combination of calm and convenience is harder to find than it looks.

MIDDLETOWN FARMS and the Williamsburg real estate market

Winthrop Road sits in a mid-century residential pocket of Williamsburg where the streets are tree-lined and the lots are generous for the square footage. Homes here date mostly from the 1950s and 1960s, giving the area a settled, unhurried feel. Neighbors tend to know each other, and the blocks are walkable in a way that newer subdivisions rarely are. Quarterpath Park is half a mile out, and the Bassett Trace Nature Trail is just over half a mile away. Williamsburg itself is one of the most distinctive small cities in Virginia. The Colonial Williamsburg historic district, William and Mary, and the broader tourism economy give it an energy that most cities its size simply don't have. Getting around is straightforward — Route 60 and Interstate 64 are both close, connecting you to Newport News, Hampton, and Richmond without a long drive. Anyone comparing Williamsburg homes for sale will notice that this zip code puts you near the center of it all.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from Winthrop Road. Food Lion is 0.2 miles away, and Mi Bendicion Latin Market adds a solid international grocery option at 0.3 miles. Shorty's Diner and The Virginia Beer Company are both within two-tenths of a mile for a casual meal or a weekend pint. Column 15 Cafe and Roastery is 0.3 miles out when you need a proper coffee. HCPG Performance and Colonial Iron Gym are both under a third of a mile for workouts. Quarterpath Park and the Williamsburg Recreation Department are each about half a mile away for outdoor time.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Camp Peary is about eight minutes from 686 Winthrop Road, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fourteen minutes out. VA loan financing is common among buyers in this zip code, and the home's three bedrooms and two full baths mean you can move in without a renovation project eating into your first months. The location keeps both bases within an easy daily commute.

For first-time buyers

Three bedrooms and two full baths in a 1,350-square-foot footprint is a practical starting point. The 1957 build means the home has character without the fragility of something older. Groceries, a diner, a coffee shop, and a gym are all within a quarter mile. For anyone comparing homes for sale in 23185, this address checks a lot of boxes at a manageable scale.

More buyer questions

How far is 686 Winthrop Road from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is about eight minutes from 686 Winthrop Road by car. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fourteen minutes in the same direction.

What grocery stores are near 686 Winthrop Road?

Food Lion is 0.2 miles away, Amoco is also 0.2 miles, and Mi Bendicion Latin Market is 0.3 miles from the address.

Is 686 Winthrop Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Check that section for the current FEMA designation.

What schools serve 686 Winthrop Road?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Bruton High School or homes for sale zoned for Discovery STEM Academy will want to confirm current zoning directly with the relevant school division, as boundaries can change.

How old is the home at 686 Winthrop Road?

The home was built in 1957, making it part of the mid-century residential fabric that defines this part of Williamsburg.

Want to see 686 Winthrop Road in person? Tom and Dariya Milan can walk you through it and answer every question on the spot. Reach out to set up a time.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51199C

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 51199C

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

77.5 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

The Village at Quarterpath

The Village at Quarterpath is part of the larger Quarterpath at Williamsburg development. That sits in the City of Williamsburg. It is near Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg, just off Route 199 and close to Interstate 64.

$367K

Median sale · 12 mo

$188

Sold $/sq ft

29d

Days on market

2

For sale now

$84K

HH income

66.6%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Camp Peary

DoD

13min·5.9mi

NWS Yorktown

Navy

15min·9mi

JBLE Ft Eustis

Army

19min·13.4mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

40min·29.8mi

NSA HR

Navy

53min·41.5mi

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Payment Calculator

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,161/mo

Principal & interest

$1,971

Property tax

$79

Home insurance

$111

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Comparables

Price context — similar nearby homes

$269,900 – $429,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

593 Catesby LN · 0.1 mi · 1,400 sqft$340,000 sold 2026-03
914 Foley DR · 0.6 mi · 1,350 sqft$330,000 sold 2026-06
410 Pocahontas ST · 0.4 mi · 1,434 sqft$429,000 sold 2026-07

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$379,900

Price / Sq Ft

$281

Annual Taxes

$943

Monthly Tax

$79

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.25%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 23, 2026$379,900—
Currently listed—$379,900—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Williamsburg Real Estate Assessment

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

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Market tempo

1 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Is 686 Winthrop Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Magruder Elementary (VaHome School Score 6.9/10), Queens Lake Middle (VaHome School Score 7.7/10), Bruton (VaHome School Score 7.7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 686 Winthrop Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 686 Winthrop Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 686 Winthrop Rd built?+
It was built in 1957, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Listing courtesy of Kyle Hause · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10659231

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686 Winthrop Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 · MLS #10659231 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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