The combined value of farms, rural land, hunting land and other land for sale in Northumberland County recently on Land.com was almost $59 million. This represents 2,000 acres of farms and rural real estate for sale in Northumberland County. Northumberland County ranks sixth in the Old Dominion for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Northumberland County with farms, rural land, hunting land and other land for sale, Heathsville featured the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation are important factors in the Northumberland County economy. Northumberland County is the 78th largest county (285 square miles) in Virginia. It's located in the Coast Virginia region of the state.