Why this home stands out
Twenty acres in Gloucester County is the differentiator here. While most properties in the region measure lots in fractions of an acre, Laurelwood Lane hands you genuine land — room for a garden, outbuildings, trails through the trees, or simply the kind of quiet that a subdivision simply cannot manufacture. The 1983 construction gives the home solid bones, and the 2,352-square-foot floor plan with 2.1 baths means there's real everyday comfort to match the outdoor scale.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula between the York River to the south and the Piankatank River to the north, and it carries a character that's genuinely hard to replicate closer to the urban core of Hampton Roads. The county seat, Gloucester Courthouse, anchors a historic district of colonial-era architecture, independent shops, and a farmers market that draws locals year-round. The surrounding landscape is a mix of farmland, mature forest, and tidal creeks — the kind of setting where twenty acres feels like a natural extension of everything around it. Life here moves at a considered pace without feeling remote. Route 17 connects you north toward Yorktown and south toward the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge and the Virginia Peninsula, making the broader region accessible without sacrificing the breathing room that defines Gloucester living.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from Laurelwood Lane. Gloucester's main commercial corridor along George Washington Memorial Highway puts grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware retailers, and a range of restaurants within a short drive. The Gloucester Point waterfront offers boat ramps and views across the York River, and the nearby Beaverdam Park gives you trails, a lake, and paddling access. For a longer outing, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown Battlefield are both reachable in under an hour, and the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown corridor adds convenient access for those with base connections on the Peninsula.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is roughly 26 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits about 35 minutes out — both manageable commutes when the trade-off is twenty acres and genuine privacy. A VA loan can make a property at this scale more attainable than many families expect, and Gloucester's lower cost of living stretches a housing allowance further than the denser Hampton Roads submarkets.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been scrolling past quarter-acre lots wondering where the real land went, Laurelwood Lane is your answer. Twenty acres in Gloucester County means you can plant an orchard, keep horses, build a workshop, or simply walk your own property line without a neighbor in sight. The 1983 construction has the kind of settled, substantive feel that newer builds rarely match — this is a home with history and room to grow.
More buyer questions
How far is 9652 Laurelwood Lane from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 26 minutes from 9652 Laurelwood Lane under typical driving conditions via Route 17 south. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion common to the Hampton Roads bridge-tunnel corridors.
How far is 9652 Laurelwood Lane from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 35 minutes from Laurelwood Lane, heading south on Route 17 across the Coleman Bridge and into York County. Traffic on the bridge can add a few minutes during peak hours.
Is 9652 Laurelwood Lane in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Given the inland, elevated character of much of Gloucester's western acreage, many parcels in this area carry minimal flood risk, but always verify with the current map for this specific parcel.
What county is 9652 Laurelwood Lane in?
The property is located in Gloucester County, Virginia — an independent county jurisdiction on the Middle Peninsula with its own tax assessment, zoning, and permitting processes separate from the City of Gloucester Point or any incorporated municipality.
Can you use a VA loan to purchase a property with acreage like this?
Yes — a VA loan can generally be used to purchase a home on acreage as long as the primary use of the property is residential. Twenty-acre parcels like Laurelwood Lane are typically eligible, though the lender will confirm that the land value and improvements meet VA appraisal guidelines.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County's land market well — reach out to talk through what twenty acres on Laurelwood Lane could mean for you.
