Deltaville sits at the tip of Middlesex County, with the Rappahannock to the north, the Piankatank to the south and the Chesapeake Bay out front. If your plans involve a boat, this is a good place to start looking.
Deltaville · Middle Peninsula
Overview
Deltaville is an unincorporated waterfront community at the eastern tip of Middlesex County on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, bordered by the Rappahannock River, the Piankatank River and the Chesapeake Bay. It grew up around boatbuilding for Bay watermen and today has more than 25 marinas, so buyers come for water access, slips and a quiet, rural pace.
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Neighborhoods
The eastern tip of Deltaville, named by Captain John Smith after he was stung by a stingray there on July 17, 1608.
A Deltaville creek with a state-maintained dock used by watermen and a sandbar known locally as The Flats.
A marina-lined Deltaville creek with a small county-maintained public dock.
Middlesex County’s only incorporated town, founded in 1680, with marinas, shops and the annual oyster festival.
A small Middlesex County community just west of Deltaville along the route toward Saluda.
A Rappahannock River community with a public beach and boat ramp about 10-12 minutes from Deltaville.
A Middlesex County community on the Rappahannock near the Norris Bridge to the Northern Neck.
The Middlesex County seat, home to county offices and the historic courthouse.
Schools
| School | Virginia rank |
|---|---|
| Middlesex High | 124th of 331 |
| St. Clare Walker Middle | 119th of 416 |
| Middlesex Elementary | 674th of 1,111 |
SchoolDigger 2026 statewide rankings (source). Zones follow addresses; confirm with Middlesex County Public Schools.
Commute
| To | Off-peak |
|---|---|
| Urbanna | ~20 min |
| Gloucester Courthouse | ~40 min |
| Kilmarnock (via Norris Bridge) | ~30 min |
| Naval Weapons Station Yorktown | ~1 hr |
| Williamsburg | ~1 hr 10 min |
| Newport News Shipbuilding | ~1 hr 15 min |
| Richmond | ~1 hr 20 min |
Approximate off-peak drive times; rush hour and tunnel traffic add time. PCSing? See our military relocation guide.
Living here
A 34-acre campus on Mill Creek with boatbuilding history, nature trails, a kayak launch and more than 400 feet of piers.
A 1948 ballpark where the Deltaville Deltas semi-pro team plays on summer Saturday evenings.
A summer concert series held on the museum grounds at Holly Point.
Two public sandy beaches on the Rappahannock River, each a short drive from town.
More than 25 marinas make Deltaville one of the busiest boating communities on the Bay.
The point where Captain John Smith was stung by a stingray in 1608, now a popular spot for sailing and fishing.
Get a value based on what actually sold near you this season, from a local team that knows the neighborhoods.
Questions
No. Deltaville is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, so there is no separate town government or town tax. County services, schools and property taxes all come from Middlesex County.
Deltaville is served by Middlesex County Public Schools: Middlesex Elementary, St. Clare Walker Middle and Middlesex High. In SchoolDigger’s 2026 Virginia rankings, Middlesex High placed 124th of 331 high schools and St. Clare Walker Middle placed 119th of 416 middle schools.
Middlesex County’s real estate rate is $0.61 per $100 of assessed value (TY2025), and the county’s FY2027 budget proposal included no real estate tax increase. On a home assessed at $400,000, that works out to about $2,440 a year. Please confirm the current rate with the Middlesex County Treasurer before you budget.
Plan on roughly an hour to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and about an hour and 15 minutes to Newport News Shipbuilding, using US 17 and the Coleman Bridge. The Coleman Bridge has been toll-free since August 8, 2025.
Ask about water depth at the dock at mean low water, the condition of bulkheads or riprap, and the property’s FEMA flood zone, which affects insurance costs. Much of Deltaville is low-lying and surrounded by water, so a flood elevation certificate is worth requesting early.
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Figures were checked in October 2026. Tax rates, school rankings and drive times change; confirm them for a specific address before you buy.
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