Why this home stands out
What sets 711 Jackson Drive apart is its combination of mid-century bones and genuine proximity to two military installations — Camp Peary is roughly seven minutes away and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown about thirteen. The lot puts you close enough to Colonial Williamsburg's historic core to feel connected to the city's energy, yet the street itself stays quiet and residential. For a three-bedroom home of this era, the 1,475-square-foot layout offers practical, livable space without the sprawl that drives up utility costs.
JAMES TERRACE and the Williamsburg real estate market
711 Jackson Drive sits inside the city limits of Williamsburg, Virginia — one of the most historically significant small cities on the East Coast. The surrounding streets carry the character of a mid-twentieth-century neighborhood: modest lots, mature trees, and a walkable scale that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. You're within the original city boundary, which means you're close to the Colonial Williamsburg historic district, the College of William & Mary campus, and the everyday commercial corridor along Pocahontas Trail and Richmond Road. Williamsburg punches well above its size when it comes to dining, arts, and community programming, and the city's Recreation Department is just down the road. The broader Hampton Roads region surrounds you — Newport News and York County are both within easy reach — but the Jackson Drive address keeps you in the heart of a walkable, self-contained city with its own distinct identity. Neighbors here tend to be long-term residents, young professionals, and military families drawn by the dual-base access that the zip code 23185 provides.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 711 Jackson Drive. Terrace Grocery, Moody's Kitchen & Catering, and a BP are all within 0.4 miles for quick errands. When you want to sit down, Pie & Dine is just 0.3 miles away, and Brad's and Moody's Kitchen & Catering round out the nearby dining options at 0.4 miles. Emily's Donuts and Café handles your morning coffee at the same distance. For fitness, JJ's Fitness is 0.6 miles out and Colonial Iron Gym is 0.7 miles. Quarterpath Park and the Williamsburg Recreation Department are both about 0.8 miles away, with Redoubt Park just slightly farther at 0.9 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about seven minutes from the front door, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly thirteen — making 711 Jackson Drive a practical choice for dual-military households or anyone juggling assignments at both installations. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the city's walkable layout means a second car isn't always a necessity on off-duty days.
For first-time buyers
A 1957-built three-bedroom home inside Williamsburg's city limits is a rare find at this square footage. You get a real neighborhood with sidewalks, parks within a mile, and groceries around the corner — the kind of infrastructure that makes daily life feel manageable. For a buyer stepping into homeownership for the first time, 711 Jackson Drive offers a livable, well-located starting point in one of Virginia's most storied cities.
More buyer questions
How far is 711 Jackson Drive from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately seven minutes from 711 Jackson Drive by car. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the heavier traffic corridors in the area.
How far is 711 Jackson Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about thirteen minutes away by car. That puts it well within a reasonable daily commute for personnel assigned there.
What parks are near 711 Jackson Drive?
Quarterpath Park and the Williamsburg Recreation Department facilities are both about 0.8 miles away, and Redoubt Park is just under a mile. All three are accessible without getting on a highway.
Is 711 Jackson Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is determined by FEMA mapping and can shift over time — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the most current designation. Your lender or insurance agent can also pull the official FEMA determination during the purchase process.
What is the neighborhood like around 711 Jackson Drive?
The streets around Jackson Drive reflect classic mid-century Williamsburg — established lots, mature trees, and a walkable scale that connects you to the city's historic core, local dining, and parks without needing to drive for every errand.
Want to know more about 711 Jackson Drive or the surrounding Williamsburg market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
