Five Forks Homes for Sale in Williamsburg, VA
Five Forks is a settled area of James City County in the Williamsburg region. It is anchored where John Tyler Highway, or Route 5, meets Ironbound Road. The area takes its name from that multi-road junction. That junction has long been a gateway between Colonial Williamsburg and Historic Jamestown. It sits along the scenic Greensprings corridor. Housing here leans toward mature single-family homes on big wooded lots. There are also newer low-upkeep villas and a 55+ age-qualified neighborhood. That gives the area a mix of classic brick and Colonial-inspired looks. It sits just west of the city. So historic sites, golf, and creekside trails are within easy reach. New Town shopping and William & Mary are a short drive away.
1 home for sale in Five Forks right now.
1
Active Listings
$479,000
Median List Price
$257
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
34
Avg. Days on Market
37d ago
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Living in Five Forks
Life around Five Forks blends quiet, tree-lined streets with quick access to daily needs. Those cluster at the John Tyler Highway and Ironbound Road junction. There is a small business node with a bank and a vet. The long-running Five Forks Cafe, a local diner, is there too. Outdoor life is a big part of the area. The paved Powhatan Creek Trail has a trailhead behind Clara Byrd Baker Elementary on Ironbound Road. A gravel trail, the Greensprings Interpretive Trail, runs behind Jamestown High School. Both link into the wider James City County greenways network. That network leads toward Jamestown Settlement, Historic Jamestowne, the Colonial Parkway, and the Virginia Capital Trail. Golfers are minutes from Williamsburg National Golf Club along the Greensprings corridor. The Golden Horseshoe courses inside Colonial Williamsburg are also near. Shopping and dining at New Town and along Monticello Avenue are a short drive away. So are the shops of Colonial Williamsburg and the William & Mary campus. Commutes are easy via I-64, Route 199, and Route 60. Those roads lead to the rest of the Historic Triangle and the wider Hampton Roads region.
Five Forks is a largely settled, built-out part of James City County. Much of its detached housing dates to the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Homes sit on sizable wooded parcels. Newer villas and townhomes with less upkeep add to the mix. Homes for sale tend to be few, and turnover is steady rather than fast. That reflects the area's settled feel and its spot between the historic sites and the city. Demand comes from the short trip to Historic Jamestown and the Greensprings corridor. Williamsburg-area golf and the wider trail network help too. So do New Town and William & Mary close by. There is also a 55+ age-qualified option that offers maintenance-free living. Mature detached homes blend with newer product that needs less upkeep. That gives the area a range of home types in a compact stretch that is rich in extras.
Census profile of the Five Forks area
$106,447
Median household income
55.4
Median age
82.7%
Owner-occupied households
59.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Five Forks area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
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Listings & market data updated September 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
Five Forks real estate FAQ
Where exactly is Five Forks in Williamsburg?+
Five Forks sits in James City County. It centers on the junction of John Tyler Highway, or Route 5, and Ironbound Road. That is just west of the City of Williamsburg. It lies along the Greensprings corridor, which runs toward Historic Jamestown.
What kinds of homes are found in the Five Forks area?+
The area is known for settled single-family homes. Many sit on big wooded lots with classic brick and Colonial-inspired looks. There are also newer low-upkeep villas and townhomes. A 55+ age-qualified community is here as well.
Is there a 55+ active-adult community at Five Forks?+
Yes. The Villas at Five Forks is a legally age-qualified 55+ active-adult community. It has about 90 attached villa homes. Epcon Communities built them between 2008 and 2013. There is a clubhouse, a fitness room, and an outdoor pool. It sits off Longhill Road in James City County.
Which schools serve the Five Forks area?+
Five Forks is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. Homes here are generally zoned to schools such as Clara Byrd Baker Elementary and Jamestown High School. Buyers should confirm current school zones with the division. Check ratings on GreatSchools too, since the lines can change.
What outdoor recreation is near Five Forks?+
The Powhatan Creek Trail and the Greensprings Interpretive Trail are both nearby. They link into the James City County greenways. Those lead toward Jamestown Settlement, Historic Jamestowne, the Colonial Parkway, and the Virginia Capital Trail. Williamsburg National Golf Club sits along the same stretch.
How is the commute from Five Forks to the rest of Hampton Roads?+
Five Forks connects via John Tyler Highway and Ironbound Road to Route 199. That road feeds I-64 and Route 60. From there you reach the rest of the Historic Triangle and the wider Hampton Roads region. New Town, William & Mary, and Colonial Williamsburg are all a short drive away.
About Williamsburg
Homes for sale in Williamsburg, VA sit in one of Virginia's most distinct and sought-after real estate markets. Historic Williamsburg sits in ZIP 23185. It blends buildings from the Colonial era with the buzz of a college town. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation keeps them intact. William & Mary brings the campus life. Kingsmill on the James is also in 23185. It has golf-course living and luxury homes on the river. Ford's Colony, in 23188, is gated and master-planned, with private clubs. Powhatan Secondary and Stonehouse, also in 23188, have newer homes at lower prices. The local economy rests on William & Mary. It is one of the nation's oldest public universities. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center anchor it too. Second-home buyers come here from D.C., Northern Virginia, and out of state. That pushes the median home price above the Hampton Roads average. Most homes run $400K-$800K. High-end homes in Kingsmill and Ford's Colony top $1.5M. The Williamsburg-James City County Schools include Lafayette High and Jamestown High. Both rank among the best in the nation. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Joint Base Langley-Eustis are close by. Browse the latest Williamsburg homes for sale below. They refresh every 2 minutes from the REIN MLS.
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