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The Settlement at Powhatan Creek Homes for Sale in Williamsburg, VA

The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is a gated, age-qualified 55+ community. It runs under HOPA. The site is in James City County, just south of Monticello Avenue. Nearby are the creek's waters and the Greensprings Greenway trail system. It is spread across roughly 225 wooded and rolling acres. Much of the land is left as open space for good. It pairs low-upkeep living with the Residents' Club at its center. That clubhouse is 15,000 square feet. Homes range from attached townhomes to detached single-family designs. Most are built around first-floor primary suites and one-floor layouts. Options include sunrooms, screened porches, and guest suites. Work was begun in the late 2000s and ran through the 2010s. Builders include Wayne Harbin Builder, Ryan Homes, and Marque Homes. A professional manager runs it. Colonial Williamsburg and the shops at New Town are only minutes away.

11 homes for sale in The Settlement at Powhatan Creek right now.

11

Active Listings

$379,990

Median List Price

$232

Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.

24

Avg. Days on Market

1d ago

Newest Listing

Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in The Settlement at Powhatan Creek.

Map of The Settlement at Powhatan Creek with neighborhood boundaryNeighborhood

14

Sold · last 12 mo

$469,750

Median sale price

$233

Median sold $/sq ft

21

Median days on market

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Living in The Settlement at Powhatan Creek

Daily life here centers on the Residents' Club. The clubhouse is 15,000 square feet. It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, a fitness center, and an aerobics studio. There is also a ballroom, a billiards lounge, card and arts-and-crafts rooms, and a catering kitchen. The grounds add tennis courts, walking and biking paths, and a stocked fishing pond. A full-time activities director runs clubs, fitness classes, and social events. The HOA handles lawn care, irrigation, and upkeep of the shared spaces. So homeowners can lock and leave. The nearby Greensprings Greenway and Powhatan Creek Trail add miles of walking and cycling. So does the Virginia Capital Trail. 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. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and Colonial Williamsburg are a short drive away. So are William & Mary and Historic Jamestown. The spot off Monticello Avenue links fast to Route 199 and Interstate 64. That makes trips toward Newport News, the Peninsula, and the rest of Hampton Roads simple.

The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is a fairly new Williamsburg area. Building began in the late 2000s. It ran through the 2010s into recent townhome phases. So the housing stock skews modern and energy-efficient. That stands out next to the area's older neighborhoods. Inventory is a blend of attached townhomes and detached single-family homes. Many have first-floor primary suites and one-floor layouts that are easy to get around. It is one of the few gated 55+ places in the area with lots of extras. So it draws steady interest. Buyers like its lock-and-leave upkeep model, resort-style clubhouse, and central James City County spot. Turnover tends to come from life changes rather than speculation. The limited build-out and preserved open space help too. They keep its appeal steady in the Historic Triangle.

What The Settlement at Powhatan Creek 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.

$469,750

Median sale price · 12 mo

14 closed sales

$233

Median sold $ / sq ft

closed sales with recorded sq ft

21 days

Median days on market

for homes that closed

$360K–$749K

Active listing range

11 on the market today

Property typeSold · 12 moMedian sale price
Detached homes5$650,000
Townhomes & condos9$399,275

Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.

Recently sold in The Settlement at Powhatan Creek

The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.

  1. 4027 River Moor NONE, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188

    4 bd · 3 ba · 2,553 sqft

    $655,000

    Sold Sep 2026

  2. 3648 S Square NONE, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188

    3 bd · 3 ba · 2,600 sqft

    $635,000

    Sold Sep 2026

  3. 4204 Berry SQ, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188

    3 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,335 sqft

    $470,000

    Sold Aug 2026

  4. 3630 S Square NONE, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188

    4 bd · 3 ba · 3,345 sqft

    $650,000

    Sold Aug 2026

  5. 4105 Cooper Nace NONE, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188

    3 bd · 2 ba · 2,011 sqft

    $540,000

    Sold Aug 2026

  6. 6119 Bold Stone NONE #9C, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188

    4 bd · 3.1 ba · 2,280 sqft

    $418,035

    Sold Jul 2026

  7. 5012 Winding CRK, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188

    3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,628 sqft

    $379,990

    Sold Jun 2026

  8. 5006 Winding CRK #2B, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188

    3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,630 sqft

    $369,990

    Sold May 2026

  9. 4023 River Moor, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188

    3 bd · 2.1 ba · 3,360 sqft

    $780,000

    Sold May 2026

  10. 3741 S Square NONE, WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185

    3 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,454 sqft

    $474,000

    Sold Apr 2026

What buyers should know

Neutral counts from the 70 The Settlement at Powhatan Creek 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 · 70

0 of 70

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 The Settlement at Powhatan Creek 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 The Settlement at Powhatan Creek area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.

Bases & commutes

NWS Yorktown · ~12 miFort Eustis · ~14 miLangley AFB · ~26 miNewport News Shipbuilding · ~27 mi

Straight-line distances from the center of The Settlement at Powhatan Creek. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.

Listings & market data updated September 2026 · Live REIN MLS data

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. The rules come from the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, or HOPA. So at least one resident in each home must usually meet the minimum age rule. Prospective buyers should confirm the current age and occupancy rules with the HOA before buying.

What kinds of homes are available in The Settlement?+

There is a mix of attached townhomes and detached houses. Many are designed for one-floor living with first-floor primary suites. That means little or no need for stairs. Most of daily life is on one floor. Floor plans often include sunrooms, screened porches, guest suites, and two-car garages. Builders who have worked here include Wayne Harbin Builder, Ryan Homes, and Marque Homes.

What amenities does the Residents' Club include?+

The Residents' Club is roughly 15,000 square feet. It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, a fitness center, and an aerobics studio. There is also a ballroom, a billiards lounge, card and arts-and-crafts rooms, and a catering kitchen. The grounds include tennis courts, walking and biking trails, and a fishing pond. A full-time activities director runs clubs and social events.

What does the HOA cover at The Settlement at Powhatan Creek?+

The HOA generally handles outside services such as lawn care and irrigation. It also keeps up the shared spaces and the gated entrance. That supports a low-upkeep, lock-and-leave lifestyle. Dues, capital fees, and exactly what is covered can change. Ask the HOA or your agent for the current fee schedule. Get a copy of the governing documents too.

Where is The Settlement located and how is the commute?+

It sits in James City County, just south of Monticello Avenue. Powhatan Creek and the Greensprings Greenway are close by. From there you can reach Route 199 and Interstate 64 quickly. That makes it handy to New Town, Colonial Williamsburg, William & Mary, and Historic Jamestown. Points across the Peninsula and greater Hampton Roads are within reach too.

What schools is the community zoned for?+

Homes in The Settlement at Powhatan Creek fall within Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. That division is called WJCC. It is for ages 55 and up. Still, zone lines can be checked with WJCC, and ratings reviewed on GreatSchools. Zones can change over time.

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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