Why this home stands out
What sets 8281 Roaring Springs Road apart is the combination of genuine elbow room and easy access to both Camp Peary and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. At 1,624 square feet on a residential lot in Gloucester County, this is the kind of address where the pace slows down without sacrificing convenience. Beaverdam Park is practically at the end of the street, and the broader Gloucester corridor keeps daily errands manageable.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula between the York River and the Piankatank River, and it carries a character you don't find in the denser Hampton Roads submarkets. The county seat — Gloucester Courthouse — anchors the community with a historic courthouse circle, local shops, and a farmers market that draws regulars from across the peninsula. Roaring Springs Road falls within the quieter residential fabric that spreads out from Route 17, Gloucester's main commercial spine. You're far enough from the highway to feel the rural calm, close enough to reach groceries, pharmacies, and hardware stores without a long haul. The broader Gloucester community leans toward homeowners who value land, privacy, and a slower rhythm — the kind of place where neighbors wave and front porches get used. For anyone comparing Gloucester County homes for sale, this address sits in a particularly convenient pocket of the county.
What's nearby
Beaverdam Park is the headline — just 0.6 miles from the front door, it offers trails, a lake, kayak launches, and open green space that functions as a genuine backyard extension. Route 17 is the corridor for everyday needs: grocery options, pharmacies, and casual dining are all within a short drive north toward Gloucester Courthouse or south toward Yorktown. The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge connects Gloucester to Yorktown in under 30 minutes, opening up the Historic Triangle — Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Colonial Williamsburg — for weekend outings. Richmond is roughly an hour northwest when a city day is in order.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is 23 minutes out, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is 29 — both reachable without touching interstate traffic on most days. VA loan eligibility can make a Gloucester County purchase particularly straightforward, and the county's lower density means you get more home and more lot for your housing dollar. Military families who want distance from base-adjacent congestion consistently find Gloucester worth the commute.
For first-time buyers
Gloucester County is one of the more approachable entry points into Virginia homeownership — lower density, genuine community feel, and a price environment that still rewards buyers who do their homework. At 1,624 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 8281 Roaring Springs Road offers a right-sized footprint without the compromises that often come with starter homes. Beaverdam Park a half-mile away is the kind of amenity that costs nothing and delivers every weekend.
More buyer questions
How far is 8281 Roaring Springs Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 23 minutes from this address under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options in Gloucester County relative to that installation.
How far is 8281 Roaring Springs Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 29 minutes away, generally via Route 17 south across the Coleman Bridge into York County.
What is Beaverdam Park and how close is it?
Beaverdam Park is a Gloucester County park featuring trails, a lake, and water-access points for kayaking and fishing — it sits just 0.6 miles from 8281 Roaring Springs Road, an easy walk or very short drive.
Is 8281 Roaring Springs Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Does the Gloucester area have an HOA?
HOA applicability varies by subdivision in Gloucester County; the property detail section of this page will confirm whether 8281 Roaring Springs Road falls under a homeowners association.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County inside and out — reach out to talk through this address, the neighborhood, or your next move.
