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$400,000
86days on market

8020 Rocks Landing Rd, Smithfield, VA 23430

ActiveLand and Farms · SMITHFIELD ON THE JAMES

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Lake.

Frontage

Lake ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,673/yr

County

Isle of Wight County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634186

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Lake

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Other

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
17.4500
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
SMITHFIELD ON THE JAMES
Zoning
RR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Resale Certif Req

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Beautiful lakefront 17.45 Acre Lot in Smithfield on the James - build your dream home here. Horses are welcome. The lot fronts on Mogarts Beach Road and enters through the gated entrance onto Rocks Landing Road. Lot 5 will be on your right hand side of Rocks Landing Road until you reach River's Edge Trail and turn right. There is approximately 270 feet of road frontage from the corner of Rocks Landing Road and River's Edge Trail. See plat attached to listing. The lake is aerated and wildlife abounds in this beautiful lakefront setting. IF LOTS 13-05-004 AND 13-005-005 (BOTH LAKEFRONT LOTS) ARE SOLD TOGETHER, THE PRICE WILL BE REDUCED.

Listing courtesy of Donna Hull · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10634186

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

Eight thousand twenty Rocks Landing Road puts 17.45 acres of Isle of Wight County land within 17 minutes of Joint Base Langley-Eustis — a rare, large-parcel opportunity in the Smithfield on the James community where open space and river-country character define the address.

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Why this home stands out

Seventeen and a half acres in Isle of Wight County is genuinely hard to find this close to the Peninsula's military corridor. Smithfield on the James is a low-density, river-influenced community where parcels of this scale give you the breathing room to build exactly what you have in mind — whether that's a custom estate, a working hobby farm, or a private retreat with room to roam. The land itself is the asset here.

SMITHFIELD ON THE JAMES and the Smithfield real estate market

Smithfield on the James sits along the southern bank of the James River in Isle of Wight County, one of Virginia's oldest and most storied jurisdictions. The community carries the relaxed, unhurried energy you'd expect from a place where working farms and wooded estates share the same road. Smithfield — the town proper — is just minutes away, and it punches well above its size: a walkable, historic Main Street with locally owned restaurants, a farmers market, boutique shops, and the kind of small-town rhythm that's increasingly rare in Hampton Roads. Isle of Wight County governs the area, keeping density low and green space plentiful. For buyers comparing land in Smithfield, Virginia, this corner of the county offers a quality of place that larger suburban markets simply can't replicate.

What's nearby

Day-to-day needs are well within reach. Historic downtown Smithfield is a short drive for dining, groceries, and weekend errands. The Smithfield Farmers Market draws locals regularly, and the Isle of Wight County Museum anchors the town's cultural identity. Carrollton and Windsor offer additional retail and services along Route 17 and Route 258 corridors. Outdoor recreation is abundant — the James River itself, Nike Park, and Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area all sit within easy range. Newport News and the broader Hampton Roads metro are accessible via the James River Bridge, keeping the full region's amenities within practical distance.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 17 minutes from Rocks Landing Road, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 29 minutes out — making this parcel a realistic option for service members who want land and distance from base-adjacent density. A VA loan can finance raw land purchases under certain conditions; a conversation with a VA-savvy lender is worth having early in the process.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been searching for a parcel where the land itself sets the tone — no HOA, no cookie-cutter footprint, no neighbors stacked against your fence line — 8020 Rocks Landing Road is the kind of find that anchors families comparing homes for sale zoned for Smithfield High School and homes for sale zoned for Hardy Elementary School who also want acreage in a community with genuine character. Seventeen acres in Isle of Wight County, in a river-country setting, is a rare starting point.

More buyer questions

How far is 8020 Rocks Landing Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from Rocks Landing Road to the Fort Eustis gate at Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 17 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more practical large-acreage options for personnel stationed there.

What is the lot size at 8020 Rocks Landing Road?

The parcel measures 17.45 acres, an unusually large footprint for Isle of Wight County's Smithfield on the James community, where most residential parcels are a fraction of that size.

Is 8020 Rocks Landing Road in a flood zone?

Isle of Wight County parcels near the James River corridor can carry varying flood zone designations; the FloodRisk tile on this page reflects the current FEMA mapping for this specific parcel.

Does the property at 8020 Rocks Landing Road have HOA restrictions?

Smithfield on the James does have a homeowners association; prospective buyers should request current governing documents to understand any applicable covenants or use restrictions on the land.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 8020 Rocks Landing Road?

Historic downtown Smithfield and the Route 258 corridor in Carrollton both offer grocery and retail options within a short drive, with the Carrollton area providing the broadest selection of everyday services.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Isle of Wight County land well. Reach out to talk through what's possible on 17.45 acres at Rocks Landing Road.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51093C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,415/mo

Principal & interest

$2,076

Property tax

$223

Home insurance

$117

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

127% of $314,500

City assessment record · taxes $2,673/yr

Land share of assessed value

100% — $314,500

Improvements $0 · assessor record ✓

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$400,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$2,673

Monthly Tax

$223

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.67%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 10, 2026$400,000—
Currently listed—$400,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

27% above assessment

Total Assessed

$314,500

Land

$314,500

Improvement

N/A

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Smithfield Assessor (Google)

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

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Market tempo

86 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 8020 Rocks Landing Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hardy Elementary (VaHome School Score 5.2/10), Smithfield Middle (VaHome School Score 6.1/10), Smithfield (VaHome School Score 5.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 8020 Rocks Landing Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Are there parks near 8020 Rocks Landing Rd?+
Fort Boykin is about 0.8 miles away.
Is 8020 Rocks Landing Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Lake.
Does 8020 Rocks Landing Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Donna Hull · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10634186

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8020 Rocks Landing Rd, Smithfield, Virginia 23430 · MLS #10634186 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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