Governor's Land Homes for Sale in Williamsburg, VA
Governor's Land at Two Rivers is a gated, member-owned country club community spread across roughly 1,400 acres of James City County, set at the point where the James and Chickahominy Rivers meet southwest of the City of Williamsburg. The community is anchored by Two Rivers Country Club, whose Tom Fazio championship golf course has twice been ranked among the top courses in Virginia by Golf Digest, alongside a protected deep-water marina and a waterfront clubhouse. Homes here are custom-built estates in Federal, Colonial, Georgian, and Cape Cod styles, many in two-story brick, on generously sized lots that back to fairways, wooded preserve, or river frontage. With roughly 60 percent of the property kept as permanent green space, including a wildlife sanctuary and miles of shoreline, it stands among the Williamsburg area's established riverfront communities.
21 homes for sale in Governor's Land right now.
21
Active Listings
$990,000
Median List Price
$262
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
49
Avg. Days on Market
1d ago
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$2,980,000
1255 Two Rivers Point NONE, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$2,750,000
2925 Barrets Pointe RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$1,850,000
1921 Miln House RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$1,595,000
2900 Thomas Smith LN, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$1,450,000
1564 Harbor RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$1,395,000
2509 Sanctuary DR, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$1,299,000
3009 Travis Pond RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$1,200,000
1657 Founders HL N, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$1,165,000
1753 Founders HL S, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$1,129,000
3020 River RCH, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$990,000
2076 Harpers ML, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$985,000
2901 Kitchums Pond RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$975,000
2333 W Island RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$949,000
3251 Wingfield Lake RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$915,000
1628 Founders HL N, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$889,000
2093 Harpers ML, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$868,000
3103 Nathaniels GRN, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$815,000
3005 Travis Pond RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$769,000
2904 E Island RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$690,000
2305 W Island RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
$450,000
2114 Hornes Lake RD, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
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Living in Governor's Land
Daily life at Governor's Land centers on the water and Two Rivers Country Club. The Tom Fazio course winds along the riverbanks, while a protected deep-water marina accommodates larger boats for cruising out to the James and Chickahominy Rivers, and kayak launches and water-access trails put the rivers within easy reach. Beyond golf and boating, the club offers two outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and a waterfront clubhouse with both fine and casual dining, plus a calendar of social clubs and events. Miles of walking and biking trails thread through the community's nature preserve and protected wetlands, and access to the Virginia Capital Trail sits just outside the neighborhood for longer rides toward Jamestown and Richmond. Restaurants, shopping, and everyday errands in Williamsburg are about seven miles away, with Colonial Williamsburg, the College of William & Mary, and Historic Jamestown all a short drive off. The wider Hampton Roads region is reached via Route 5 (John Tyler Highway) and Route 199, which connect to I-64 and Route 60.
Governor's Land was developed beginning in the early 1990s by Dominion Resources and is now largely built out, so the housing stock is dominated by established custom estate homes rather than new construction, though occasional resales of large undeveloped or river-frontage lots still come to market. Architecture leans toward traditional brick Federal, Colonial, Georgian, and Cape Cod designs, ranging from roughly 2,500 to 7,000 square feet on lots between about a third of an acre and a full acre; one-story and first-floor primary-suite floor plans appear alongside the more common two-story layouts. Interest in the community is shaped by the marina and Tom Fazio golf course, the gated and staffed entrance, the abundance of preserved green space and river access, and the proximity to Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary. Because the community is finite in size, the number of available homes tends to be limited at any given time, which keeps the market here distinct from the broader Williamsburg area. A live stats panel on this page shows current pricing and inventory.
Governor's Land real estate FAQ
Where exactly is Governor's Land located?+
It sits in James City County, southwest of the City of Williamsburg, at the confluence of the James and Chickahominy Rivers. It is roughly seven miles from Colonial Williamsburg, with access via Route 5 (John Tyler Highway) and Route 199 connecting to I-64 and Route 60.
Is Governor's Land a gated community?+
Yes. The community has a staffed gated entrance controlling access to the neighborhood and its roughly 1,400 acres of homes and preserved land.
What golf and marina amenities does Governor's Land offer?+
Two Rivers Country Club features an 18-hole championship course designed by Tom Fazio, twice ranked among Virginia's top courses by Golf Digest, plus a protected deep-water marina that can accommodate larger boats heading out to the James and Chickahominy Rivers.
What kinds of homes are in Governor's Land?+
Homes are custom-built estates, generally in Federal, Colonial, Georgian, and Cape Cod styles and often in brick, ranging from around 2,500 to 7,000 square feet. Lots run from roughly a third of an acre to a full acre, with some backing to fairways, wooded preserve, or river frontage.
What schools serve Governor's Land?+
The community is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (WJCC). It has historically been zoned for Matoaka Elementary, Hornsby Middle, and Jamestown High School. Zoning can change, so verify current assignments with WJCC and review ratings on GreatSchools.
Do residents have to join the country club?+
Two Rivers Country Club is integral to the community, and club membership is required of residents. The club offers equity membership categories such as full golf, associate golf, and social, with an optional marina membership available as an add-on.
About Williamsburg
Homes for sale in Williamsburg, VA represent one of Virginia's most distinctive and desirable real estate markets. Historic Williamsburg (23185) blends Colonial-era architecture preserved by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation with William & Mary's college-town energy; Kingsmill on the James (23185) features golf-course living and luxury riverfront homes; Ford's Colony (23188) offers gated, master-planned community living with private clubs; and Powhatan Secondary and Stonehouse (23188) provide more affordable family inventory in newer construction. Williamsburg's economy is anchored by William & Mary (one of the nation's oldest public universities), Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. The city draws second-home buyers from D.C., Northern Virginia, and out-of-state — pushing median home prices above the Hampton Roads average, typically $400K-$800K with luxury properties in Kingsmill and Ford's Colony exceeding $1.5M. The Williamsburg-James City County Schools include Lafayette High and Jamestown High, both nationally ranked. Many active retirees and academics call Williamsburg home, and proximity to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes it a popular military relocation destination. Browse the latest Williamsburg homes for sale below, refreshed every 5 minutes from the REIN MLS.
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