New Town Homes for Sale in Williamsburg, VA
New Town is a walkable, mixed-use new-urbanist district in James City County, set off Monticello Avenue near Route 199 in the Greater Williamsburg area. Designed so that shops, restaurants, a movie theater, professional offices, and homes all sit within an easy stroll, it blends a lively Main Street commercial core with quieter residential streets. Housing here spans the full new-urbanist plan: one- and two-bedroom condominiums above and around the storefronts, alley-loaded townhomes in styles from Federal rows to Low Country designs, and a smaller pocket of detached single-family homes. The architecture leans into deep front porches, dormers, hardwood floors, and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, giving the district a cohesive, planned feel. Its central location places it minutes from William & Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
10 homes for sale in New Town right now.
10
Active Listings
$518,020
Median List Price
$233
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
46
Avg. Days on Market
25d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in New Town.
Neighborhood25
Sold · last 12 mo
$498,760
Median sale price
$279
Median sold $/sq ft
35
Median days on market
$639,000
5416 Foundation ST, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$594,000
5321 Salzman ST, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$543,000
5323 Salzman ST, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$542,750
3537 Amberley WAY, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$529,000
4215 New Town AVE, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$507,040
3529 Amberley WAY, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$485,000
4208 New Town AVE, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$465,500
3557 Amberley WAY, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$439,900
5624 Foundation ST, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$2,950
4609 Town Creek DR, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
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Living in New Town
Daily life in New Town is built around walkability. From many homes you can leave the car behind and walk to Main Street for coffee, a full slate of restaurants ranging from casual to upscale, the Regal New Town movie theater, fitness studios, salons, and everyday errands at nearby retailers. The district is laced with a connected park system featuring trails, plazas, and green gathering spaces such as Sullivan Square, where seasonal concerts and community events are held; a six-lane community pool serves the area in season. Shopping extends just beyond the district to the Williamsburg Premium Outlets, Settlers Market, and the Monticello Avenue retail corridor, while Colonial Williamsburg, the College of William & Mary, and the Discovery Park office and research campus are all close by. Commuting is straightforward: Route 199 sits roughly a half-mile away and links quickly to Interstate 64, putting Newport News, the Peninsula, and the wider Hampton Roads region within reach, with Route 60 also nearby for local travel. The combination of restaurants, entertainment, trails, and offices in one connected setting gives the district an active, in-town rhythm uncommon for the Williamsburg area.
New Town is a relatively modern, master-planned district; its plan was adopted in the late 1990s and construction rolled out in phases through the 2000s and 2010s, with neighborhoods such as Abbey Commons, Foundation Square, Charlotte Park, and Village Walk delivered across that span. The housing stock is varied by design, including walk-to-Main-Street condominiums, multiple townhome enclaves, and a limited supply of detached homes. Because detached homes are scarce here, that portion of the inventory is the most tightly held, while condominiums and townhomes turn over more frequently within the amenity-rich core. The district's draw rests on the rare combination of true walkability, an established commercial and entertainment core, and proximity to William & Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, and major employers along the I-64 corridor, which tends to keep well-positioned, low-maintenance listings moving.
What New Town homes actually sell for
Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.
$498,760
Median sale price · 12 mo
25 closed sales
$279
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
35 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$3K–$639K
Active listing range
10 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 5 | $790,000 |
| Townhomes & condos | 20 | $479,500 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 43 New Town homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.
0%
of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones
X · 43
0 of 51
mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour
Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.
Zone NONE
hurricane evacuation zone
Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.
Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.
Census profile of the New Town area
$63,096
Median household income
53.5
Median age
35.3%
Owner-occupied households
38.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the New Town area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of New Town. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.
Listings & market data updated July 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
New Town real estate FAQ
Where exactly is New Town located in the Williamsburg area?+
New Town is in James City County, off Monticello Avenue near the Ironbound Road intersection and roughly a half-mile from Route 199. That puts it minutes from William & Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, the Williamsburg Premium Outlets, and quick access to Interstate 64.
What types of homes are available in New Town?+
The district was planned as a true mix of housing. You'll find one- and two-bedroom condominiums in and around the commercial core, a range of townhomes in styles from Federal rows to Low Country designs, and a smaller selection of detached single-family homes in sections such as Charlotte Park and Shirley Village.
What makes New Town a 'new-urbanist' community?+
New urbanism emphasizes compact, walkable, mixed-use design. In New Town that means homes, shops, restaurants, offices, and entertainment are integrated within walking distance of one another, with a defined Main Street, alley-loaded garages, front porches, and connected parks and trails rather than separated single-use zones.
Can you really walk to shops and restaurants from your home in New Town?+
Yes, that is the central idea of the district. Many residences sit within a short walk of Main Street, where you'll find restaurants, a movie theater, fitness studios, salons, and everyday services, plus green spaces and plazas connecting the residential streets to the commercial core.
Is there a homeowners association in New Town?+
Yes. New Town is governed by the New Town Residential Association, which oversees community matters across its neighborhoods. HOA structures and fees can vary by sub-neighborhood and home type, so it is worth reviewing the specific documents for any property you're considering.
Which schools serve the New Town area?+
New Town is zoned to the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (WJCC) division. Because attendance boundaries can change, confirm the current zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for a specific address with WJCC, and review school ratings on GreatSchools.
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 2 minutes from the REIN MLS.
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