Hopyard Farm, King George: What to Know About Buying New Construction

by Ron Chronister

Quick answer: Hopyard Farm is a planned subdivision in King George County that has been built out section by section, with the developer's proffer capping it at 898 homes (King George County Planning Commission, 2017). Before buying new there, confirm the builder and section, the street's road status, utilities, warranty terms and HOA documents.

Hopyard Farm has been developed in phases over many years, so the right questions depend on which section a home is in and who built it. Below is what King George County's public records and Virginia law say, so you can verify each point before you sign.

How Hopyard Farm has been built out

The county's September 2017 Planning Commission minutes give the best snapshot. The Board approved the Hopyard preliminary plat on July 17, 2012, and the developer proffered that the subdivision would have only 898 dwellings. At that meeting the running total was 436 (Planning Commission, Sept. 2017).

That same meeting reviewed the Section 14 final plat: 33 lots on 6.5 acres, with 18.4 acres of open space. County staff said Hazel Homes would no longer be the builder but would continue the site work, and Ryan Homes would take over as builder starting with Section 14 (Planning Commission, Sept. 2017).

In February 2019, the Planning Commission approved the Section 15 final plat: 44 single-family detached lots and 2 common area parcels on 31.9823 acres zoned R-3, with 20.8043 acres of open space. The minutes place Section 15 northeast of Port Conway Road (State Route 607), north of the county wastewater treatment plant, in the Rappahannock District (Planning Commission, Feb. 2019).

Confirm the builder and the section

Builders have changed in Hopyard Farm over time, so don't rely on an old brochure or listing site. Ask the sales office which builder is building your lot today, which section the lot is in, and for a copy of the recorded plat. The plat shows your lot lines, easements and the open space around you. If you're comparing several new-home communities, my new construction contract guide walks through builder contracts, deposits and walk-throughs.

Ask about road status

New subdivision streets are not automatically state roads. At its December 17, 2024 meeting, the King George Board of Supervisors approved roads in Hopyard sections 9, 11 and 17 for acceptance into the VDOT system after VDOT's punch lists were completed. The chair asked whether only Section 10 was left, and the county administrator said that was correct (Board of Supervisors, Dec. 2024).

For any home you're considering, ask the county or VDOT whether your street has been accepted for state maintenance. If it hasn't, ask in writing who maintains it until it is.

Confirm water and sewer service

County records tie newer sections to public utilities. The Section 14 plat set aside an area for a King George County Service Authority pump station (Planning Commission, Sept. 2017), and the Section 15 plat was approved by the county engineer on behalf of the Service Authority (Planning Commission, Feb. 2019). Still, confirm the service for the specific lot before you sign. If you're also weighing rural homes nearby, my King George well and septic guide covers what to inspect.

Your new home warranty in Virginia

When you buy a new home from a builder, Virginia law implies a warranty that the home and its fixtures are free from structural defects, built in a workmanlike manner and fit for habitation. It runs 1 year from settlement or move-in, whichever comes first, and 5 years for the foundation (Va. Code § 55.1-357).

A builder can waive or limit these warranties only in conspicuous capital letters at least two points larger than the rest of the contract. To make a claim, you send written notice, for example by certified mail, and the builder gets a reasonable time, up to six months, to fix the defect (Va. Code § 55.1-357). Read the warranty section before you sign, and keep your own inspector on the job at the pre-drywall and final stages.

If you buy a resale home in Hopyard Farm

If you'd rather buy a nearly new resale, the rules change. On most resales in an HOA community, the seller must get the association's resale certificate, and the association has 14 days after a written request to deliver it (Va. Code § 55.1-2309). If your contract doesn't set another time period, you can cancel within 3 days of receiving it (Va. Code § 55.1-2312).

Next steps

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FAQ

How many homes can be built in Hopyard Farm?

King George County's September 2017 Planning Commission minutes record that the developer proffered no more than 898 dwellings in the subdivision, with 436 counted at that time (Planning Commission, Sept. 2017).

Who builds new homes in Hopyard Farm?

Builders have changed over time. The county's 2017 minutes say Hazel Homes stepped back as builder and Ryan Homes took over starting with Section 14, so ask the sales office who is building your section today (Planning Commission, Sept. 2017).

How long is the new home warranty in Virginia?

Virginia's implied warranty on a new home runs 1 year from settlement or move-in, whichever comes first, and 5 years for the foundation, unless the contract conspicuously waives or limits it (Va. Code § 55.1-357).

Can I cancel a resale purchase in Hopyard Farm after I get the HOA documents?

Usually, yes. If your contract doesn't set a different period, Virginia law gives you 3 days after you receive the resale certificate to cancel without penalty (Va. Code § 55.1-2312).