The Settlement at Powhatan Creek Homes for Sale in Williamsburg, VA
The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is a gated, legally age-qualified 55+ active-adult community (HOPA) in James City County, just south of Monticello Avenue, near the waters of Powhatan Creek and the Greensprings Greenway trail system. Spread across roughly 225 wooded and rolling acres with much of the land left in permanent open space, the community pairs low-maintenance living with a 15,000-square-foot Residents' Club at its center. Homes range from attached townhomes to detached single-family designs, most built around first-floor primary suites and one-level-living layouts, with options like sunrooms, screened porches, and guest suites. Begun in the late 2000s and built out through the 2010s by builders including Wayne Harbin Builder, Ryan Homes, and Marque Homes, The Settlement is a professionally managed community only minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and the shops at New Town.
4 homes for sale in The Settlement at Powhatan Creek right now.
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Active Listings
$419,990
Median List Price
$219
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
32
Avg. Days on Market
13d ago
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$474,000
4204 Berry SQ, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$424,990
6249 Bold Stone NONE #7C, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$414,990
5000 Winding Creek NONE #1A, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
$374,990
5024 Winding CRK #5C, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
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Living in The Settlement at Powhatan Creek
Daily life here centers on the Residents' Club, a 15,000-square-foot clubhouse with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, a fitness center and aerobics studio, a ballroom, a billiards lounge, card and arts-and-crafts rooms, and a catering kitchen, plus tennis courts, walking and biking paths, and a stocked fishing pond on the grounds. A full-time activities director coordinates clubs, fitness classes, and social events, while the HOA handles lawn care, irrigation, and amenity upkeep so homeowners can lock and leave. The nearby Greensprings Greenway and Powhatan Creek Trail and the Virginia Capital Trail add miles of walking and cycling, and Williamsburg National Golf Club sits just up the road for golfers. Everyday shopping and dining are close by at New Town, Monticello Marketplace, and the Williamsburg Premium Outlets, with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Colonial Williamsburg, William & Mary, and Historic Jamestown all a short drive away. The location off Monticello Avenue connects quickly to Route 199 and Interstate 64, making trips toward Newport News, the Peninsula, and the rest of Hampton Roads straightforward.
The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is a relatively newer Williamsburg community, with construction beginning in the late 2000s and continuing through the 2010s into recent townhome phases, so the housing stock skews modern and energy-efficient compared with the area's older neighborhoods. Inventory is a blend of attached townhomes and detached single-family homes, many featuring first-floor primary suites and accessible one-level layouts. As one of the few gated, amenity-rich 55+ active-adult communities in the greater Williamsburg area, the community draws steady interest for its lock-and-leave maintenance model, resort-style clubhouse, and central James City County location. Turnover tends to come from lifestyle moves rather than speculation, and the limited build-out and preserved open space help the community hold steady appeal in the Historic Triangle.
The Settlement at Powhatan Creek real estate FAQ
Is The Settlement at Powhatan Creek an age-restricted community?+
Yes. It is a legally age-qualified 55+ active-adult community operated under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), so at least one resident in each home must typically meet the minimum age requirement. Prospective buyers should confirm the current age and occupancy rules directly with the HOA before purchasing.
What kinds of homes are available in The Settlement?+
The community offers a mix of attached townhomes and detached single-family homes. Many are designed for one-level living with first-floor primary suites, and floor plans often include features such as sunrooms, screened porches, guest suites, and two-car garages. Builders who have worked in the community include Wayne Harbin Builder, Ryan Homes, and Marque Homes.
What amenities does the Residents' Club include?+
The roughly 15,000-square-foot Residents' Club features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, a fitness center, an aerobics studio, a ballroom, a billiards lounge, card and arts-and-crafts rooms, and a catering kitchen. The grounds also include tennis courts, walking and biking trails, and a fishing pond, and a full-time activities director organizes clubs and social events.
What does the HOA cover at The Settlement at Powhatan Creek?+
The homeowners association generally handles exterior-related services such as lawn care and irrigation along with maintenance of the community amenities and gated entrance, supporting a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle. Because dues, capital fees, and exactly what is covered can change, ask the HOA or your agent for the current fee schedule and a copy of the governing documents.
Where is The Settlement located and how is the commute?+
The community sits in James City County just south of Monticello Avenue, near Powhatan Creek and the Greensprings Greenway. From Monticello Avenue you can reach Route 199 and Interstate 64 quickly, making it convenient to New Town, Colonial Williamsburg, William & Mary, Historic Jamestown, and points across the Peninsula and greater Hampton Roads.
What schools is the community zoned for?+
Homes in The Settlement at Powhatan Creek fall within the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (WJCC) division. Because this is an age-qualified 55+ community, attendance boundaries can be verified directly with WJCC and ratings reviewed on GreatSchools, as assignments can change over time.
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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