Why this home stands out
What sets 8281 Roaring Springs Road apart is its combination of genuine breathing room and surprising convenience. You're in Gloucester County — a place that still feels like the rural Virginia coast it's always been — yet you're within half a mile of a beloved county park and a reasonable drive from two significant military installations. That balance of quiet and accessibility is harder to find than it looks.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula, tucked between the York River to the south and the Piankatank River to the north, and it carries a character that's distinctly its own. This is a county where the pace is unhurried, the landscape opens up into fields and tree lines, and neighbors tend to know each other's names. The area around Roaring Springs Road leans residential and rural — you'll find modest acreage parcels, mature trees, and the kind of quiet that's genuinely hard to come by in the broader Hampton Roads region. Gloucester Courthouse, the county seat, is a short drive away and offers a walkable historic district with local shops, a farmers market, and community events that draw residents together year-round. The broader Gloucester community has grown steadily while managing to hold onto its small-town identity, making it a genuinely appealing place to put down roots.
What's nearby
Beaverdam Park is the standout neighbor here — sitting just 0.6 miles from the front door, it's one of Gloucester County's most used green spaces, with trails, a lake, kayak launches, and open fields that make weekend mornings easy to fill. For everyday errands, Gloucester Courthouse and the Route 17 corridor bring grocery stores, pharmacies, and local dining within a short drive. The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge connects Gloucester to Yorktown and the broader Hampton Roads area, keeping you linked to the region without sacrificing the quieter pace that draws people to this side of the water.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 23 minutes from 8281 Roaring Springs Road, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 29 minutes out — both reachable without the congestion that plagues commutes deeper into Hampton Roads. A VA loan can make this Gloucester County home an especially practical move, and the quieter county setting gives military families a genuine sense of separation between work and home life.
For first-time buyers
If you're looking for a starting point that doesn't feel like a compromise, 8281 Roaring Springs Road checks a lot of boxes. Three bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,624 square feet give you real room to grow into, while Gloucester County's comparatively lower cost of living and a VA loan option — if you qualify — can make the numbers work in your favor. Beaverdam Park practically at your doorstep is a bonus that doesn't show up on a spec sheet.
More buyer questions
How far is 8281 Roaring Springs Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 29 minutes from 8281 Roaring Springs Road under typical driving conditions, via the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge and Route 17.
How far is 8281 Roaring Springs Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is about 23 minutes away, making it the closer of the two nearby military installations for personnel stationed there.
What is Beaverdam Park and how close is it to this address?
Beaverdam Park is a Gloucester County park featuring hiking trails, a lake, kayak and canoe access, and open recreational space — and it sits just 0.6 miles from 8281 Roaring Springs Road.
Is 8281 Roaring Springs Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this property is determined by FEMA mapping and can shift over time; the FloodRisk tile on this page reflects the current official designation for this address.
Does this home have an HOA?
Based on available information, this property does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though you should confirm current status during the due diligence process.
Curious about 8281 Roaring Springs Road? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything you need to know.
