About Accomac, Virginia Real Estate
Accomac is a town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. The population was 547 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Accomack County. Surrounded by pristine beach, marsh and laced with waterways, it affords a beautiful vista of pine and hardwood forests among verdant farm fields, hamlets and towns. Graced with a unique beauty the Eastern Shore’s history is equally compelling.
Asians were the first settlers to populate the Americas and the Eastern Shore. Here their descendants, the Occahancock and Accomack Algonquins, became stewards of a virtual Eden and struck a delicate balance with its fertile soil, clear streams, creeks and bays and abundant wildlife. Area tribes eventually succumbed to diseases introduced by Europeans or were dispersed by aggressive colonial settlement. The Gingaskin clan of the Accomacks comprised the vast majority of the survivors. Today evidence of their fondness for seafood can still be found in ancient shell middens (refuse) buried along creek beds, reminders of centuries of shellfish harvesting. Their arrowheads and tools are also known to wash up with the tides. Native American influence carried over to the names of Eastern Shore towns and villages such as Chincoteague, Assateague, Pungoteague, Assawoman, Onancock, and Chesapeake, which means “great shellfish bay”.
When Captain John Smith arrived in the eastern shore region in 1608 he proclaimed, "Heaven and earth never agreed better to frame a place for man's habitation." Smith guided the struggling English colony of Jamestown and in 1608 led an exploring party and mapped the Chesapeake Bay region with amazing accuracy, including the Eastern Shore where he “modestly” named one of the southern most islands Smith Island. It is the same isle where infamous pirate captain, Edward Teach - AKA, Blackbeard - cleaned the hull of his ship in 1717, a spot still known as Blackbeard’s Cove.
The Jamestown government obtained land on the Eastern Shore from the Indians in 1614 but came to stay in 1620. With them came the first Africans transported here to serve as slave laborers forced to work on the growing number of plantations. During the colonial era slaves proved skilled in crafts and building structures and many of the region’s impressive historic homes can be linked to early slave craftsmanship. Located on Pungoteague Creek the Eastern Shore also has the distinction of having the first African community in the English Colonies.
In 1663 the peninsula was divided into two counties, Accomack to the north and Northampton in the south. The town of Accomac possesses the second-oldest continuous court records in America, dating from 1632.
Prior to 1693, the Accomack County courthouse shifted from Onancock to the tavern of John Cole at Metompkin. This tavern site is now located under the Parks and Recreation Department offices, the Suntrust Bank and the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission offices. In 1693, the General Assembly ordered the court moved permanently to the Metompkin site. In 1786, the Town of Drummond was established. In 1787, the General Assembly further ordered that the Clerk's Office be moved to Drummond. The Town became known as Drummondtown and in 1893, the Post Office changed the name of the town to Accomac spelling it without the final "k" used by the County. Even today, a road into town is called Drummondtown Road and locals still occasionally refer to Accomac as Drummondtown.
The best way to see this quintessential Southern town and admire its historic buildings and garden-filled homes is to stroll the shady streets. The Accomack County seat was established here in the 1600s with many of the present day homes constructed in the late 1700s through the late 19th century. The town center is the Courthouse Green at the intersection of Front St. and Courthouse Ave. The Victorian brick Clerk’s office holds historic court records dating back to 1663 and the cannon located here is from the American Revolution. The most well known town building is Debtor’s prison built in 1783 as the county jailor’s residence until it was converted in 1824 to incarcerate debtors.
One of Accomac’s enduring charms is its historic architecture. From country homes to colonial ports, village churches to railroad towns, it’s nearly impossible to travel anywhere without seeing these treasures from the past. As county seat, Accomac has court house commons and tiny colonial-era prisons along with a stellar housing stock spanning three centuries. The glory years of the railroad are reflected in the abundant examples of Victorian architecture with towns such as Cape Charles and Parksley filled with these porch and gingerbread-adorned beauties. Garden Week in April provides an opportunity to tour several distinct Eastern Shore homes.
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One day may be spent fishing for blue or white marlin or tuna on the Atlantic Ocean, the next day can be spent exploring the quaint towns with their various museums and shops. Whether you are looking for excitement or relaxation, Ocean View can provide it.
Ocean View borders a nature conservancy property and the inland waterways allow for a short boat trip to various barrier islands. Activities like excellent offshore fishing, shops, art galleries and picturesque towns are all a short distance away. From Ocean View it is an easy car ride to Virginia's Chesapeake Bay and a short day trip to historic Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown as well as Busch Gardens.
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Ocean View is located near Parksley, Virginia. Parksley is a Norman Rockwell type town with a meticulously restored railroad station situated in the town square. Picturesque shops surround the town square and create the look of an old-fashioned model train village. The Eastern Shore Railroad Museum, an Antique Car Museum and Victorian homes add to the nostalgic atmosphere.
Ocean View is conveniently located and is an easy day's drive from most major east coast cities.
It’s not surprising, then, that gated community homes and vacant lots including waterfront, golf course, retirement and other special features properties in and around Accomac, Virginia are highly prized and sell quick. Some of the Accomac area’s finest luxury and executive homes and frontage properties in a variety of attractive sizes and styles are likely available at the right price right now.
If you’re already picturing yourself owning prestigious Accomac, Virginia real property, you’re not alone. With MLG Communities properties, you'll find Accomac area homes or lots that are suited to your unique needs and desires. Keep in mind that, as you would expect, Accomac real estate is highly valued and available homes and properties go fast.
So, if you’re like many eager home buyers, you can easily understand why the prestige, security, pleasant surroundings and both present and future value of one-of-a-kind residential gated communities make MLG Communities properties especially attractive - and extremely competitive. In short, such real estate gems are likely to be available in the kind of setting and situation that could make you and your family comfortable, cozy and contented for a long time.
Whether your interest is a new family home, recreational land, construction lots, a second home, luxury homes/estates, pristine gated communities or other special-feature properties, you'll find Accomac, Virginia area real estate opportunities offered by MLG Communities the right fit, right now. Check out our model homes to see for yourself!
Ocean View has the expertise to guide you through the home purchasing process painlessly and profitably. We are proud and protective of our earned reputation for knowledgeable advice, enthusiastic service, creative marketing and professional networking. That’s why MLG Communities offers only the finest properties in the most attractive settings so you can feel at ease that your search will produce the right kind of solution for you.
Previous MLG Communities customers would tell you that we provide all of the specialized services you deserve: a strong work ethic, personal real estate expertise to help define your needs, help with selecting and securing standard financing for your purchase, special technology, constant communication throughout the transaction, and more. Our many years of experience in real estate, means we can provide guidance in all aspects of your search, no matter where it may lead - from existing homes for sale, properties for sale, lots, vacant land, new construction, 55-plus, gated and retirement communities, investment properties, waterfront, golf and recreational properties, golf course lots - all the way to luxury villas, estates and executive homes.
Recognized expertise, professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction have made Ocean View the choice of many previous home buyers. That’s because, as a real estate industry leader in the Accomac community, we take seriously our opportunity – and obligation – to educate our home-buying clients about the area and to help them conduct their search in complete confidence.
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Welcome to Ocean View: A Waterfront Community
Located on the Atlantic side of Virginia's Eastern Shore, MLG Communities' newest development features panoramic vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. This waterfront community is located 20 minutes south of the Virginia/Maryland state line; Ocean View is a 73-lot development with 15 waterfront lots and numerous pond lots. The majority of the 1-4 acre lots provide owners with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Ocean View Features
Ocean View is a 73-lot development featuring 1-4 acre lots. Numerous lots are on natural ponds, 15 are waterfront lots and the majority have views of the Atlantic Ocean. The sizable lots as well as the natural open spaces provide the serenity and tranquility that lot owners desire. The community center will feature a pool and spa and will serve as a gathering place for entertaining and relaxation.
Ocean View Location
Virginia's Eastern Shore is a 70-mile long peninsula that separates the Chesapeake Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. The Eastern Shore is an area boasting a rich history and breath-taking natural surroundings that provide entertainment and activities for any member of the family.
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