One-level and 55+ homes for sale in Gloucester County

The homes below are every listing currently for sale in an age-restricted (55+) community, plus every one-level home (single-story or ranch style) with a bedroom and full bath on the first floor. The list updates daily.

Downsizing options in Gloucester County

Gloucester County's housing is mostly detached single-family homes, often on larger lots than on the Peninsula side of the York River. Downsizing here usually means a single-story house rather than a condo or villa. Newer one-level homes are being built in communities such as Swiss Legacy.

Gloucester is linked to Yorktown by the Coleman Bridge, so consider the drive to doctors and family on the Peninsula. The Gloucester County area guide covers commutes and taxes.

What was on the market in November 2026

The list held about 41 homes at a median asking price near $380,000, nearly all detached. Swiss Legacy had the most listings among named communities.

What to check before downsizing into one of these homes

• Age restrictions in the recorded covenants, not just the marketing. Virginia lets a community limit occupancy to older persons when at least 80% of occupied units have a resident 55 or older (Va. Code § 36-96.7).
• What "one level" means for this house. A first-floor bedroom and full bath can still come with stairs to a second floor or a raised entry.
• The HOA fee and what it covers, especially exterior upkeep and yard care.
• Timing with your current home. The downsizing guide covers selling first versus buying first.