Why this home stands out
Built in 2026, this home gives you the rare advantage of owning something no one has lived in before — no deferred maintenance, no outdated systems, no compromises. At 1,900 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, the layout is practical and proportional. Exmore's compact, walkable core means your daily errands, a morning coffee, and a workout are all within a half-mile of your front door.
About the Exmore real estate market
Exmore sits near the center of Virginia's Eastern Shore, a narrow peninsula tucked between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It's a genuine small town — the kind where neighbors wave, the pace is unhurried, and the landscape opens up into wide sky and farmland almost immediately outside town. The primary keyword for this page is new construction Exmore Virginia, and this address delivers exactly that: a 2026-built home in an established community that rarely sees brand-new inventory. Northampton County governs this area, and the town itself is compact enough to cover on foot or by bike. The Eastern Shore lifestyle draws people who want space from the congestion of Hampton Roads without fully leaving the region behind. Chesapeake Bay access, farm stands, and the quiet rhythms of coastal Virginia are all part of daily life here. Route 13 runs through town, connecting Exmore to the rest of the Shore and to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel to the south.
What's nearby
Everything you need day-to-day is within walking distance. A Dollar General is just 0.2 miles away, and a full Food Lion grocery is 0.5 miles down the road. For dining, China Wok is 0.4 miles out, Subway and Sunrise Pizzeria 2002 are both under 0.6 miles, and McDonald's rounds things out at 0.8 miles. Mugs Bakery and Disco Cafe — a local coffee shop with personality — is half a mile away and worth the walk. Fitness options are unusually plentiful for a town this size: Wise Choice Boxing Training & Fitness is 0.3 miles away, T&C Boxing & Fitness is 0.4 miles, and the Holiday Inn Express nearby offers gym access at 0.2 miles. Exmore Town Park is a half-mile stroll for open air and green space.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs about 85 minutes south via Route 13 and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel — a longer commute, but one that trades traffic stress for a genuinely different quality of life. For service members who want space, quiet, and a brand-new home without the price tag of Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore is worth the drive.
For first-time buyers
If you've been waiting for a home that doesn't need immediate repairs or updates, a 2026 build changes the math entirely. Everything is new — systems, finishes, structure. At 1,900 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, D-5 Ruth Wise Road is sized right for a first home, and Exmore's low-key pace makes it a genuinely comfortable place to put down roots.
More buyer questions
How far is D-5 Ruth Wise Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive runs approximately 85 minutes, heading south on Route 13 through the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel into Hampton Roads. Traffic on the Shore itself is minimal, though the bridge-tunnel crossing can add time during peak hours.
What is the flood zone status for this property?
Flood zone information for D-5 Ruth Wise Road is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Is there an HOA at this address?
HOA status for this property is listed in the details section above — check there for current association information.
What year was this home built?
D-5 Ruth Wise Road was built in 2026, making it one of the newest residential constructions in Exmore.
Where is Exmore located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia?
Exmore sits near the geographic center of Virginia's Eastern Shore peninsula in Northampton County, with Route 13 running through town and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel roughly 40 miles to the south.
Curious about life on the Eastern Shore? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market well — reach out to get a real conversation started about D-5 Ruth Wise Road.
