Williamsburg Homes with Navigable Waterfront description

Welcome to Williamsburg, Virginia, a charming city steeped in history and brimming with modern amenities. Nestled in James City County, Williamsburg is a vibrant community that beautifully marries the past with the present. Known for its rich colonial heritage, this picturesque city is home to the renowned Colonial Williamsburg, where visitors can step back in time and explore the beautifully preserved buildings, engaging reenactments, and captivating stories of early American life.

But Williamsburg is more than just a historic destination; it offers a thriving lifestyle for families, professionals, and retirees alike. The city boasts a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, ensuring that there’s always something to do. With its lush parks, scenic trails, and proximity to the stunning Virginia coastline, outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities for exploration and recreation.

One of the most alluring aspects of Williamsburg is its selection of homes with navigable waterfront access. Imagine waking up to breathtaking views of the water, with the gentle sounds of nature as your backdrop. These properties not only provide a serene living environment but also offer the unique opportunity to enjoy boating, fishing, and other water activities right from your own backyard. Whether you're seeking a cozy cottage or an expansive estate, the waterfront homes in Williamsburg cater to a variety of tastes and lifestyles.

With its enchanting blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, Williamsburg is not just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive. Discover your dream home in this captivating city and embrace a lifestyle that celebrates both the past and the present.

Newest Williamsburg Homes with Navigable Waterfront description

$950,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2.1 Baths ⋅ 10653056 MLS

Coming Soon in Powhatan Shores! Welcome to an impeccable canal-front home where luxury, community, and life on the water come together beautifully. With deep-water access through Powhatan Creek to the James River, your backyard becomes the launch point for boating, Jet Skiing, kayaking—and even a waterway trip to Billsburg Brewery. A new dock with both a boat lift and Jet Ski lift makes this a boater’s dream, while solar lighting along the paths and dockways keeps the waterfront glowing after sunset. Inside, more than $250,000 in top-to-bottom renovations over the past five years have transformed all 3,316 square feet. The gourmet kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, while beautifully renovated baths, wood floors, new windows, and polished finishes make the entire home impressively move-in ready. The floor plan offers four spacious bedrooms plus a large bonus room, including a first-floor bedroom beside a half bath. The laundry room could be converted to create a full first-floor bedroom-and-bath setup if desired in the future. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite offers plenty of elbow room, and all three bedrooms are generously sized. The sunroom may become your favorite retreat, complete with a doggie door leading to a dedicated fenced area for four-legged family members. Outside, the expanded deck and hot tub create the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining beside the canal. Additional improvements include new fencing, foundation encapsulation, and an epoxied two-car garage. Powhatan Shores enjoys beloved traditions such as a Christmas Boat Parade, Halloween parties, an Easter egg hunt, and wine nights. Protected land across the street will remain undeveloped, while nearby walking and biking paths connect to the Colonial Parkway, Jamestown Settlement, and Capital Trail systems. Come experience the luxurious river-centered lifestyle without the price of direct James River frontage. Settle into your Mayberry—active September 17 and offered at $950,000.

103 Lands End Drive, Williamsburg

$3,500,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4.1 Baths ⋅ 10646179 MLS

Inspired by the timeless coastal architecture of Martha's Vineyard, this extraordinary waterfront estate was custom crafted by luxury builder John Sawin and offers a combination of acreage, deep-water access, and modern construction rarely found in Williamsburg. Perfectly positioned on 5.4 private acres where the Chickahominy River meets the James River, the property enjoys breathtaking sunsets and panoramic water views. Designed for both everyday living and exceptional entertaining, the resort-style backyard features a heated saltwater pool with tanning ledge, illuminated water features, automatic retractable cover, expansive hardscaping, outdoor kitchen, firepit, and a covered porch with Phantom retractable screens overlooking the river. Inside, soaring ceilings welcome you into a thoughtfully designed floor plan highlighted by a private study with custom built-ins, elegant dining room, and a spectacular great room with coffered ceilings, stone fireplace, and walls of windows framing the waterfront. The chef's kitchen showcases dual quartzite islands, Wolf appliances, farmhouse sink, and premium finishes throughout. The first-floor primary suite offers a luxurious retreat with spa-inspired bath, while four additional guest suites, a loft overlooking the river, and a dedicated theater featuring a Sony 4K projector and surround sound provide exceptional accommodations for family and guests. Quality extends well beyond what is seen, with structural steel beam construction, Andersen windows and doors, Hardie Plank siding, spray foam insulation, encapsulated crawl space, and an over-engineered alternative septic system reflecting the home's uncompromising craftsmanship. At the water's edge, a composite pier with two boat lifts provides immediate access to the Chickahominy and James Rivers, making this an exceptional opportunity for boating enthusiasts. Opportunities to own a newer custom waterfront estate of this caliber—with acreage, deep water, and uncompromising construction—are extraordinarily rare.

1493 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg

$1,049,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2.1 Baths ⋅ 10645500 MLS

Gorgeous custom built home in Kingspoint with breathtaking views over navigable College Creek with access to James River and situated on over 2 acres of land in Park-like setting. This home is built in Redwood and has a Stone roof & beautiful colonial shutters. The newly renovated kitchen has freshly painted cabinets, ss appliances, new quartz countertops and opens to the lovely family room with a fireplace and custom built-in shelves. The first floor also offers 9ft. ceilings, hardwood floors & a formal living and dining room. Upstairs has a spacious primary suite with en-suite bathroom and his and hers walk-in closets. Another 3 bedrooms including a large bonus room with built-in shelves. This home is also built to accommodate an elevator. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail while enjoying the beautiful views from the large deck. Huge walk-up attic for great storage, beautiful shed and a 2 car garage completes this home.

135 Kingspoint Drive, Williamsburg

$397,000

10627975 MLS

We are excited to offer this excellent 4.24 acre waterfront lot directly on College Creek only minutes from the College of William & Mary and the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg. This property features a richly wooded point of land with two possible building sites for your new custom home. Located in the popular community of Kingspoint near the end of a cul-de-sac street with waterfront privacy, this land is very convenient to the swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, and boat ramp of the voluntary Kingspoint Club. There is no required HOA! It is extremely rare to have this much water frontage so close to downtown Williamsburg. We are excited to share that we now have an approved site plan for a driveway & waterfront building site on historic College Creek! Call today for more details!

117 Northpoint Drive, Williamsburg

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