Why this home stands out
New construction in Mathews County is genuinely rare. While the rest of coastal Virginia fills in with subdivisions, Mathews stays quiet — and 790 Glebe Road is one of the few chances to own a newly built home here without the wait of a custom build. You get modern mechanicals, a clean slate interior, and a setting that feels a world apart from the busier Hampton Roads corridors, all in a county that takes its rural, water-adjacent character seriously.
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Mathews County is one of Virginia's smallest and most distinctive jurisdictions — a peninsula flanked by the Chesapeake Bay, the Piankatank River, and the East River, where the pace is deliberate and the scenery does the talking. Glebe Road sits in the heart of this community, close enough to the county seat of Mathews Court House to reach everyday essentials quickly, yet far enough from any urban edge to feel genuinely removed. Neighbors here tend to know each other. Weekend life often involves the water — kayaking, crabbing, or simply watching the light change over the creeks. The county has no traffic lights, which tells you something important about what daily life actually feels like. For buyers comparing Mathews to busier coastal markets, the trade is clear: you give up convenience density and gain space, quiet, and a community with a strong sense of place.
What's nearby
Within a mile of 790 Glebe Road, Salty Dog Pizzeria and The Seafood Shack both sit at roughly 0.9 miles — a short drive when the craving hits. Mathews Court House, the county's small commercial and civic center, is just a few minutes away for hardware, banking, and local services. The broader Middle Peninsula opens up from here, with Gloucester's larger retail corridor reachable in under 30 minutes. Water access points, public boat ramps, and the county's network of scenic back roads are woven throughout the area.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown runs about 38 minutes from Glebe Road, and Camp Peary sits roughly 37 minutes out — both manageable commutes from a county where housing costs and crowd levels stay well below the base-adjacent norm. Families who want breathing room between duty station and front door, and who plan to use a VA loan to make the purchase work, will find Mathews a genuinely different kind of option.
For buyers drawn to character
If what you want is a newly built home that doesn't look like every other newly built home — because it sits in a county with working waterfronts, no stoplights, and neighbors who wave — 790 Glebe Road is worth a serious look. Mathews has the kind of texture that older, denser markets have long since paved over, and new construction here is rare enough to matter.
More buyer questions
How far is 790 Glebe Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
The drive runs approximately 38 minutes under normal conditions, heading northwest through Gloucester County toward the York River corridor. It's a straightforward rural-to-highway route with minimal congestion.
Is 790 Glebe Road in a flood zone?
Mathews County has significant flood-mapped areas given its Chesapeake Bay and river exposure, so flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully. Check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific FEMA designation assigned to this parcel.
What is the property type and year built for 790 Glebe Road?
It's a single-family residential home completed in 2026, making it among the newest construction available in Mathews County at the time of this writing.
Are there HOA fees associated with 790 Glebe Road?
No HOA is associated with this property, which is consistent with the rural, independent character of most Mathews County parcels.
Where are the closest restaurants to 790 Glebe Road?
Salty Dog Pizzeria and The Seafood Shack are both within 0.9 miles, making them the most convenient dining options right in the immediate area.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of coastal Virginia well. Reach out to get the full picture on 790 Glebe Road and what new construction in Mathews County means for your next move.
