18 days on market
$659,000
7 Elm St
Poquoson, Virginia 23662
MLS# 10632314 · ISLAND COVE · Poquoson VA
Updated yesterday · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$4,043/mo
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Price / sq ft
$203
3,243 sq ft
Days on market
18
HOA
None
Year built
2007
19 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Sq Ft
3,243
Garage
Yes
Schools
- ElementaryPoquoson Elementary School7/10
- MiddlePoquoson Middle School7/10
- 6/10
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About this home
Beautiful custom-built brick home with standout curb appeal and an inviting front porch in Island Cove. Inside, you will find 9 f ceilings, a formal dining area with tray ceiling, and a spacious great room with cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, and built-in bookshelves. The large kitchen features custom cabinets, granite counters, gas cooking, and stainless appliances that convey. A separate den with another firepla…
Listed by Brenda Fisher · BHHS RW Towne Realty
VaHome Team property overview
Meet 7 Elm Street — a four-bedroom, 2.1-bath home in Poquoson's Island Cove neighborhood, offering 3,243 square feet on a quarter-acre lot. Built in 2007, it delivers generous space, a tight-knit community feel, and a seven-minute drive to Langley AFB.
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Why this home stands out
At 3,243 square feet, 7 Elm Street gives you room that most homes in this zip code simply can't match. Built in 2007, the layout is designed for real daily life — four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and enough square footage to carve out dedicated spaces for work, play, and everything in between. The 0.26-acre lot adds outdoor breathing room that's increasingly hard to find this close to the water in Poquoson.
ISLAND COVE and the Poquoson real estate market
Island Cove sits in the heart of Poquoson, a small independent city on the Virginia Peninsula that punches well above its size in terms of quality of life. The community here has a genuine small-town character — neighbors know each other, streets are quiet, and the pace feels deliberate in the best way. Poquoson is surrounded by water on three sides, which shapes everything from the weekend culture to the light in the evenings. If you've been searching for ranch style homes for sale near me and kept landing on busy suburban corridors, Island Cove is a different kind of answer: a neighborhood where the lots are real, the streets are calm, and the Chesapeake Bay is never far from your mind. The city's independent jurisdiction means its own services and a strong sense of civic identity. You're in York County's orbit for some amenities, but Poquoson itself handles its own planning, parks, and public works — giving the community a cohesion that larger cities often lose.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 7 Elm Street. Sheffield's Grocery is just 0.7 miles away for quick runs, and two solid local dining options — Surf Rider at 0.9 miles and 185 at 1.0 mile — mean weeknight dinners out don't require a long drive. Outdoor time is well covered: 4 Dove Point Trail is only 0.4 miles from your front door, Poquoson Parks & Recreation is 0.6 miles away, and Kids Island Park is under a mile out at 0.9 miles. Whether it's a morning walk, an afternoon with the kids, or a casual dinner, most of what you need day-to-day is within a short trip.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) is seven minutes from 7 Elm Street — one of the shortest commutes you'll find in any established Poquoson neighborhood. For active-duty families, that proximity matters enormously. BAH rates in the Hampton Roads area reflect the region's demand, and a VA loan can make a home this size more accessible than many expect. Fort Eustis is roughly 25 minutes away, keeping dual-military households well positioned.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 3,243 square feet give a growing family genuine flexibility — room for a home office, a dedicated playroom, or a guest suite without anyone feeling squeezed. The 0.26-acre lot in Island Cove adds outdoor space that's hard to come by at this scale in Poquoson. Three parks within a mile means the kids have somewhere to go, and the neighborhood's low-traffic streets make it the kind of place where kids can actually be outside.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 7 Elm Street from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB)?
The drive is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closest established neighborhoods to the Langley side of the base. That short commute is a significant draw for active-duty personnel stationed there.
What is the Island Cove neighborhood like in Poquoson?
Island Cove is a quiet, established residential neighborhood within the small independent city of Poquoson. The area has a strong community identity, modest traffic, and easy access to both waterfront recreation and everyday conveniences.
How big is the lot at 7 Elm Street?
The lot measures 0.26 acres, which is a meaningful amount of outdoor space for this part of Poquoson. It gives you room for a yard, garden, or outdoor entertaining area without the maintenance burden of a larger rural parcel.
Is 7 Elm Street in a flood zone?
Poquoson is a coastal city and portions of it do fall within FEMA-designated flood zones. You'll want to check the flood zone designation for this specific parcel — that information is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page.
Are there parks and outdoor spaces near 7 Elm Street?
Yes — 4 Dove Point Trail is just 0.4 miles away, Poquoson Parks & Recreation is 0.6 miles out, and Kids Island Park is under a mile from the front door. All three are easily walkable or a very short drive.
Ready to see 7 Elm Street in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Poquoson well — reach out and they'll set up a walkthrough at your convenience.
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Location & Neighborhood
Location & Street View
7 Elm ST, Poquoson
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Approx Sq Ft
3,243
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Ceramic
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$659,000
Price / Sq Ft
$203
Annual Taxes
$5,180
Monthly Tax
$432
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.79%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 2, 2026 | $659,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $659,000 | — |
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About buying in Poquoson
Poquoson is one of Virginia's smallest independent cities — about 12,500 residents on a peninsula bordered by the Back River, the Poquoson River, and the Chesapeake Bay. Home buyers come to Poquoson for two reasons: the school system (Poquoson City Public Schools consistently rate among the strongest in the state, with an average GreatSchools rating in the high 8s) and the small-town waterfront lifestyle. Inventory is tight by design — the city is built out, the housing stock is largely single-family, and well-priced homes in established neighborhoods often go under contract within days. For military families stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB side) or Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Poquoson offers a 15–25 minute commute and a school continuity story that's hard to beat.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$4,043/moPrincipal & interest
$3,419
Property tax
$432
Home insurance
$192
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by BHHS RW Towne Realty · MLS# 10632314
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$659,000
7 Elm ST, POQUOSON VA 23662
Poquoson, Virginia 23662
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