Why this home stands out
What sets 7246 Jeanne Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,412 square feet across four bedrooms and three full baths — with a location that keeps daily life genuinely convenient. Gloucester's small-town character surrounds you, yet groceries, restaurants, and a fitness center are all reachable in under a mile. For households with a military connection, both Camp Peary and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown are within a half-hour drive.
COURTHOUSE SQUARE and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula, tucked between the York River and the Piankatank River, and it carries a distinctly unhurried, community-first personality that's hard to find this close to Hampton Roads. The county seat along Main Street is lined with locally owned shops, cafés, and restaurants — the kind of walkable commercial corridor that makes weekend mornings feel like a small reward. The broader county is a mix of working farms, wooded lots, and waterfront neighborhoods, so there's genuine variety in the landscape even as you stay close to town. Residents here tend to stay a long time, and that stability shows in how well the community is maintained. If you're weighing Gloucester against busier Hampton Roads submarkets, the trade-off is straightforward: you gain space, quiet, and character in exchange for a slightly longer commute to the region's largest employment centers.
What's nearby
Daily errands are effortlessly short from 7246 Jeanne Drive. Food Lion is 0.7 miles away, Walmart Supercenter and Ware Neck Produce are both under a mile, so grocery runs never feel like a project. When you're ready to eat out, The Brew, No 1 Restaurant, and Porter's On Main are all within 0.7 miles along Main Street. Sweet Tooth Cafe and Kelsick Specialty Market handle your coffee needs nearby, with a 7-Eleven as a quick backup. Staying active is easy too — Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center is just 0.7 miles out, and Bayaging Gloucester Active Lifestyle Center is under a mile. Tucker Store Pocket Park is a pleasant 0.7-mile option for an afternoon walk.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is roughly 19 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits about 25 minutes out — both well within a comfortable daily commute. A VA loan can make purchasing a home like this straightforward for eligible service members and veterans. Gloucester's calmer pace and lower density are a genuine draw for military households looking to put down roots away from the busier base-adjacent submarkets.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and three full baths across 2,412 square feet give a growing household real room to breathe. Built in 2008, the home hits a sweet spot between modern construction standards and established neighborhood character. Gloucester's tight-knit community feel, combined with walkable access to groceries and parks, makes it the kind of place where families tend to settle in and stay.
More buyer questions
How far is 7246 Jeanne Drive from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 19 minutes from 7246 Jeanne Drive under typical driving conditions. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 25 minutes away, making either installation a manageable daily commute.
What grocery stores are near 7246 Jeanne Drive?
Food Lion is 0.7 miles away, and both Walmart Supercenter and Ware Neck Produce are within 0.9 miles — so full grocery access is essentially around the corner.
Is 7246 Jeanne Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which reflects the most current FEMA mapping data available.
How large is the home at 7246 Jeanne Drive?
The home offers 2,412 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and three full baths, built in 2008 on a residential lot in Gloucester, Virginia.
What is the commute like from Gloucester to the Hampton Roads metro area?
Gloucester sits on the Middle Peninsula, so commutes into Newport News or Hampton typically run 30–45 minutes depending on traffic and your specific destination. The Coleman Bridge over the York River is the primary crossing point, and many Gloucester residents find the trade-off in drive time well worth the community character and space they gain.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester and the surrounding Hampton Roads market well — reach out to get your questions answered and take the next step on 7246 Jeanne Drive.
