Why this home stands out
Scale and setting are the story here. At 4,111 square feet with five bedrooms and three full plus two half baths, 8 The Palisades offers the kind of room that growing households and work-from-home lifestyles genuinely need. The Kingsmill on the James community adds resort-style amenities — golf, tennis, a marina, and riverfront access — that most single family homes for sale in Williamsburg VA simply can't match on their own.
PORT ANNE and the Williamsburg real estate market
Kingsmill on the James is a gated, master-planned community along the James River in Williamsburg, Virginia, and it carries a reputation that precedes it. Developed around a PGA-caliber golf course and a full-service marina, the neighborhood blends wooded privacy with genuine amenities — pools, tennis courts, walking trails, and river access all within the gates. Homes here tend to sit on generous, well-landscaped lots with mature trees providing natural separation between neighbors. When people search homes for sale in Kingsmill Williamsburg VA, they're often drawn as much by the lifestyle infrastructure as by the houses themselves. Williamsburg as a city adds another layer: a walkable colonial downtown, a world-class living history museum, and a College of William & Mary campus that keeps the area culturally alive year-round. James City County jurisdiction means solid public services without the density of a larger metro. It's a genuinely distinctive place to put down roots.
What's nearby
Daily errands and evenings out are both easy from 8 The Palisades. College Landing Park is just half a mile away — great for morning walks along the creek — and Bicentennial Park and the Sunken Garden are within a short bike ride. When you're ready to eat, Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill, Bento Sushi, and Electric Circus Taco are all within 0.7 miles. Coffee options are equally strong: Museum Café, Secret Garden, and Eleva Coffee Lounge cluster nearby. Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop handles specialty grocery needs at 0.8 miles. The Colonial Williamsburg historic area is essentially at your doorstep.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is roughly 12 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 17 minutes — both very manageable commutes. A VA loan can be a strong fit for a home at this price tier, and Kingsmill's gated, amenity-rich environment tends to appeal to military families who want stability and community during assignments in the Hampton Roads region.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms and 4,111 square feet give a growing family genuine breathing room — dedicated spaces for kids, guests, a home office, and still room left over. Add Kingsmill's trails, pools, and river access and you have the kind of upgrade that changes daily life in a tangible way, not just on paper.
More buyer questions
How far is 8 The Palisades from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 12 minutes from 8 The Palisades under typical traffic conditions. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 17 minutes, making this address a practical choice for personnel assigned to either installation.
What amenities does Kingsmill on the James include?
Kingsmill on the James is a gated, master-planned community offering golf courses, a marina with James River access, tennis courts, multiple pools, and an extensive network of walking and biking trails — all within the community gates.
Is 8 The Palisades in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Does Kingsmill on the James have an HOA?
Yes, Kingsmill on the James is a managed community with a homeowners association. The HOA oversees the gated entry, community amenities, and common area maintenance — details on current fee structure are available through the listing.
What is the lot and home size at 8 The Palisades?
The home offers 4,111 square feet of living space across five bedrooms and 3.2 baths, built in 1996 on a wooded Kingsmill lot with the mature landscaping typical of the neighborhood.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Kingsmill and the broader Williamsburg market well. Reach out to get straight answers about this address and what it takes to make it yours.
