Why this home stands out
Nine and a half acres in Isle of Wight County is the real story here. While most of Hampton Roads trades in quarter-acre lots and close neighbors, Bay Farm Road hands you a private, wooded spread where you set the pace. The 2026 construction means you're getting current building codes, modern energy standards, and zero deferred maintenance — a rare combination when acreage like this comes to market in Carrollton.
ALL OTHERS AREA 65 and the Carrollton real estate market
Carrollton sits in Isle of Wight County on the western shore of the James River, and it occupies a genuinely unique position in Hampton Roads: close enough to the region's employment and military corridors to be practical, yet rural enough that 9.5-acre parcels along Bay Farm Road still exist. The area coded as All Others Area 65 is a broad, lightly developed stretch of Isle of Wight County where large lots and agricultural land define the character. You won't find a dense subdivision grid here — instead, you get winding country roads, mature tree lines, and neighbors who value space. Carrollton homes for sale on acreage attract buyers who want that separation without sacrificing access to the Peninsula or South Hampton Roads. The James River Bridge connects Isle of Wight County to Newport News in minutes, and Route 17 provides a straight shot north or south. It's a lifestyle trade-off that many Hampton Roads buyers actively seek: quieter evenings, room to breathe, and a genuine sense of place.
What's nearby
Bay Farm Road keeps you connected without crowding you. The Carrollton Nike Park — a popular Isle of Wight County recreational area with ball fields, trails, and open green space — is just a short drive away. Windsor and Smithfield offer grocery stores, pharmacies, and everyday dining within a reasonable range, and Smithfield's historic downtown adds a genuinely charming option for weekend meals and local shops. Newport News is accessible via the James River Bridge for a broader retail and dining selection. Daily errands are manageable, and the trade-off for the acreage is a lifestyle most Hampton Roads addresses simply cannot offer.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is roughly 15 minutes from Bay Farm Road, and NSA Hampton Roads is about 19 minutes out — both well within a practical commute window. Isle of Wight County acreage pairs naturally with a VA loan, which eliminates the down payment hurdle and makes financing a new-construction home on 9.5 acres more accessible than many buyers expect. Room for a shop, a garden, or simply space to decompress after a long duty day.
For families upgrading
If your current home feels like the walls are closing in, 9.5 acres has an obvious answer. A 2026-built, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath layout gives a growing family the square footage and bedroom count to stop doubling up, while the land opens up possibilities — a future detached garage, a fire pit clearing, a garden, or simply a yard where kids can actually disappear for an afternoon. Isle of Wight County delivers that without asking you to leave Hampton Roads behind entirely.
More buyer questions
How far is 9.5 AC Bay Farm Road from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 15 minutes from Bay Farm Road under typical traffic conditions, making it one of the more practical acreage options for personnel assigned there. NSA Hampton Roads runs about 19 minutes by the same measure.
What county is Bay Farm Road in Carrollton, Virginia?
Bay Farm Road in Carrollton falls within Isle of Wight County, Virginia — a separate jurisdiction from the City of Suffolk or the City of Newport News, with its own tax structure and land-use rules that tend to be favorable for larger rural parcels.
Is 9.5 AC Bay Farm Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this parcel is addressed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check there for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What is the lot size at 9.5 AC Bay Farm Road?
The parcel totals 9.5 acres, which is substantially larger than the typical Hampton Roads residential lot and provides meaningful separation from neighboring properties along Bay Farm Road.
Does 9.5 AC Bay Farm Road have a homeowners association?
This property does not carry an HOA, which is consistent with the rural, large-lot character of the All Others Area 65 designation in Isle of Wight County — giving you more flexibility over how you use and improve the land.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Isle of Wight County acreage well — reach out to talk through what building on Bay Farm Road could look like for your family.