$526,458Average Value$233Average Price per Sq Ft28Homes For Sale
Quiet suburban community along the Elizabeth River
Great Bridge is a suburban community in the historic and mostly rural city of Chesapeake. Located on the Elizabeth River, Great Bridge has a plethora of single-family homes and condominiums to suit all lifestyles. What was once a small town experienced significant growth in the 1980s. If you find yourself craving more outdoor space, Great Bridge is home to many beautiful parks, rivers and lakes.
Welcome to the Great Bridge neighborhood, along the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, VA.
Large homes can be found in the residential areas of the Great Bridge neighborhood.
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Single-family homes and assisted living facilities
Most of the properties are large, single-family homes with bigger yards, but there are also many townhomes and condominiums. Homes in Great Bridge are relatively new and were built after the 1980s. Homes here tend to stay on the market for about three weeks and typically sell for between $400,000 to $700,000. There are also some 55+ communities and senior assisted living facilities in the nearby area.
Two-story homes have good curb appeal in Great Bridge, VA.
One-story, brick homes are one of the style options of homes in Great Bridge, VA.
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Top marks for Chesapeake School District
Chesapeake City Public Schools serves the neighborhood’s students with a collection of well-rated schools. Kids may start at Cedar Road Elementary School, which earns an A grade from Niche, before transitioning to Great Bridge Middle School, which gets a B-plus. Students may then attend Great Bridge High School, also with a B-plus grade, which has produced several professional athletes and is famous for its nationally-ranked wrestling program.
Indoor and outdoor attractions close by
The Chesapeake Planetarium and Chesapeake Arboretum are popular attractions in the neighborhood. Bells Mill Park offers footpaths through scenic meadows and wetlands and amazing views of the Elizabeth River. Forrest Lakes Playground is a small, residential playground perfect for kids year-round. Kevin Houston Park also offers a big children's playground, picnic tables and a small trail. Golfers can enjoy the Chesapeake Golf Club, an 18-hole course with an on-site pro shop and restaurant.
Local Revolutionary War history to discover
Great Bridge is named after The Battle of Great Bridge, a lesser-known but important victory for the Americans over the British in the Revolutionary War. This battle resulted in the final removal of the British Government from the Colony and Dominion of Virginia. Visit the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Historic Park to explore the museum and its trail along the Elizabeth River.
In Great Bridge, hungry patrons flock to Mister Jim's for tasty sandwiches.
Retailers and restaurants on Cedar Road
Plenty of nearby retailers sit along Cedar Road, including Walmart, Food Lion, Aldi and Walgreens Pharmacy. For fresh, local, food, you can visit the Chesapeake Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There are also popular local restaurants close by like Chesapeake Pizza, a family-owned joint that’s been serving stone-baked pan pizzas in Great Bridge since 1973.
Close to I-64 and bus stops
Great Bridge is somewhat bikeable and walkable, but the area is still mostly car-dependent. Dominion Boulevard is a major road that connects residents to Interstate 64 and the rest of Hampton Roads. There are also public bus stops with daily service along Cedar Road.
Revolutionary War re-enactments in the winter
The Battle of Great Bridge is remembered every year with a free, public event at Battlefield Park South. The two-day event, which takes place each December, offers re-enactments of the battle on both days, historical displays and lectures, skilled artisans and children's crafts and activities.
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Parks in this Area
Forest Lakes Playground
Fishing
Lake
Picnic Area
Bells Mill Park
Trails
Parking Lot
Kevin Houston Park at Cedarwood
Picnic Area
Playground
Great Bridge Lock Park
Boating
Fishing
Picnic Area
Cheshire Forest Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Stonegate Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Judge Eileen Olds Courtyard Park
Transit
Airport
Norfolk International
30 min drive
Bus
Cedar & Bells Mill
Bus
Cedar & Albemarle
Bus
Cedar & Pines Of Warrick
Bus
Cedar & Cedar Lane
Bus
Grassfield & Cahoon
Bus
Cedar & Waters
Bus
Cedar & Mill Landing
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Great Bridge
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Great Bridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Great Bridge, Chesapeake sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Great Bridge, Chesapeake over the last 12 months is $395,555, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
31,059
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,684
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$137,952
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.7%
% Population in Labor Force
70.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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