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Cape Charles › ALL OTHERS AREA 53 › Lot 53 Heron Pointe Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10623843 · record updated Mar 14, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$299,900
152days on market

Lot 53 Heron Pointe Dr, Cape Charles, VA 23310

Under ContractLand and Farms · ALL OTHERS AREA 53

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Private Gated, World Class, Golf Neighborhood Lot. The Jack Nicklaus/Arnold Palmer Resort is managed by TROON Golf Management. This site is one of 63 lots in total in this neighborhood. The lot borders the Palmer front nine and is very near the fountained, golf course water features and about a 400 yards from the beach!! Nearly 1/3 acre lot surrounded by luxury lots and already built luxury homes. HOA approx $173/mo. Near the beach, restaurant, clubhouse, fitness center, pools, golf shop, golf practice facility, trails and the indoor golf practice/teaching facility! Take a golf cart to Historic Cape Charles where community and art paint a historic picture. The Marina, Shops and Restaurants are definitely worth a visit. Bay Creek is about 30 minutes from Virginia Beach and between 3 hours and 6 hours from Washington DC and New York. The perfect retirement retreat or 2nd home lot site.

Listing courtesy of Carey Hodsden · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10623843

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

Lot 53 Heron Pointe Drive is a 0.3-acre parcel in Cape Charles, Virginia — a rare chance to put down roots in one of the Eastern Shore's most charming small towns, where walkable streets, coastal preserves, and a genuine sense of community come standard.

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Why this home stands out

Raw land in Cape Charles is genuinely hard to come by, and a third of an acre in the Heron Pointe Drive area gives you real room to design from the ground up. You choose the footprint, the orientation, the finishes — everything. Cape Charles itself is a tight-knit, historic town with a walkable downtown and a pace of life that feels worlds away from the Virginia Beach metro, yet remains connected to it.

ALL OTHERS AREA 53 and the Cape Charles real estate market

Cape Charles sits at the southern tip of Virginia's Eastern Shore, a peninsula defined by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Atlantic barrier islands to the east. The town itself was founded in the 1880s as a railroad terminus, and its grid of tree-lined streets and Victorian-era architecture has been thoughtfully preserved ever since. The ALL OTHERS AREA 53 designation simply reflects the county's broader land classification for parcels outside named subdivisions — the surroundings are quiet and residential in character. Northampton County governs the jurisdiction, and the small-town atmosphere here is real: neighbors know each other, the downtown is genuinely walkable, and the bay is never far from view. Whether you're drawn by the historic district, the natural preserves, or simply the idea of building something entirely your own on the Eastern Shore, Cape Charles has a way of making that vision feel grounded and achievable.

What's nearby

Daily life near Lot 53 Heron Pointe Drive is surprisingly well-served for a town this size. Coach House Tavern is just a tenth of a mile away — an easy walk for dinner on a weeknight. Hook @ Harvey, a Cape Charles Bistro known for its coastal menu, is about a mile out and well worth the short drive. Nature is even closer: the Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve is 0.7 miles away, and the Cape Charles Coastal Habitat Natural Area Preserve sits just 0.8 miles from the lot. Both offer trails, birding, and quiet shoreline access that make outdoor living a genuine part of everyday life here.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly 44 minutes from Cape Charles — manageable for many duty assignments, especially if you're looking for a quieter home base away from the congestion closer to the installation. A VA loan can be used to finance both the land purchase and a future construction project, making this a realistic path to building exactly what your family needs.

For buyers drawn to character

If your idea of home involves designing every detail yourself — from the porch orientation to the roofline — a vacant lot in Cape Charles is about as good a canvas as the Eastern Shore offers. The town's Victorian streetscapes and bay-side character set a high bar, and building here means your home becomes part of that story from day one.

More buyer questions

How far is Lot 53 Heron Pointe Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from Cape Charles to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) is approximately 44 minutes under typical conditions, crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Commute times can vary depending on traffic and the specific gate or facility on base.

What can be built on this lot in Cape Charles?

The parcel is 0.3 acres and classified as Land and Farms under Northampton County's jurisdiction — you'll want to confirm allowable uses, setbacks, and zoning specifics directly with Northampton County's planning and zoning office before finalizing any construction plans.

Is this lot in a flood zone?

Cape Charles and the surrounding Eastern Shore area include a range of flood zone designations — check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and consult with a local surveyor or lender for the specific flood zone classification that applies to this parcel.

Are there utilities already at the lot on Heron Pointe Drive?

Utility availability — including water, sewer, and electrical connections — should be verified directly with Northampton County and the relevant local utility providers, as service to vacant land parcels varies by location and prior development activity.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase land in Cape Charles?

VA loans are generally intended for the purchase of a primary residence, but some lenders offer VA construction loans that combine land acquisition and home construction into a single financing package — speaking with a VA-experienced lender is the best first step to understand what's available for this type of purchase.

Curious about building on the Eastern Shore? Tom and Dariya Milan know Cape Charles well — reach out and they'll walk you through what's possible on this lot.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

  • ElementaryKiptopeke Elementary
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  • MiddleOther Middle School
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  • HighNorthampton
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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,267/yr

County

Northampton County VA

MLS #

10623843

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water, Electric Avail, Gas Avail, Telephone Avail, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3000
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 53
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement, Related to Seller

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51131C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,749/mo

Principal & interest

$1,556

Property tax

$106

Home insurance

$87

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$299,900

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$1,267

Monthly Tax

$106

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.42%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 5, 2026$299,900—
Currently listed—$299,900—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Cape Charles Assessor (Google)

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is Lot 53 Heron Pointe Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Kiptopeke Elementary, Other Middle School, Northampton. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is Lot 53 Heron Pointe Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Are there parks near Lot 53 Heron Pointe Dr?+
Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve is about 0.9 miles away.
Does Lot 53 Heron Pointe Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Carey Hodsden · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10623843

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Lot 53 Heron Pointe Dr, Cape Charles, Virginia 23310 · MLS #10623843 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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