Briarfield
Outdoor spaces and annual events
The nearly 50-acre Briarfield Park lies roughly in the center of the neighborhood. Little League teams play on the lighted fields, kids run around the playground and people get active on the five tennis courts or the fitness trail. Nearly 150 domestic and wild animals call nearby Bluebird Gap Farm, a public park and petting zoo, home. On this 60-acre farm, pigs and goats live next door to whitetail deer and alpacas. An outdoor stage hosts performers during various events like the Bluebird Gap Fall Festival, a two-day celebration with ax throwing, hayrides, a pumpkin patch and more. The farm’s Azalea Trail offers walkers views of Newmarket Creek and the farm’s large duck pond. The Hampton Coliseum, located just across Interstate 64, hosts everything from monster-truck shows to music festivals. The West Hampton Community Center is also in the area, and it has a gym, basketball courts, an arts and crafts room, and an indoor rock-climbing wall, while nearby War Memorial Stadium hosts the Peninsula Pilots minor league baseball team.Shopping, dining and entertainment along Mercury Road and Power Plant Parkway
Briarfield is near the multiple shopping plazas and commercial offerings along Mercury Road. In the Riverpointe shopping center, locals will find a Kroger supermarket and chain restaurants. The adjacent Peninsula Town Center offers a walkable shopping and dining location. Visitors can dine at spots like Park Lane Tavern, a spot inspired by Europe’s pubs and taverns, Juan’s Mexican Café & Cantina or one of the various well-known eateries. Rock climbing, an escape room and live music entertain patrons, while various big-box retailers and services make this a one-stop shop for residents. Along Power Plant Parkway, there’s a Bass Pro Shops sporting-goods store, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Rosie’s Gaming Emporium. A significant industrial presence can be found on the aptly named Industry Drive, with manufacturing and transportation facilities; however, these buildings are largely removed from residential roads.Variety of housing options
Briarfield offers a variety of home styles. Some subdivisions have ranch-style and split-level homes from the 1950s and '60s, while Colonial Revivals from the 2010s or New Traditional houses from the 2020s line other streets. Potential homebuyers can find a single-family home for between $150,000 and $515,000, depending on its size, age and condition. Townhouses can cost $165,000 to $340,000, while condos run in the $128,000 to $290,000 range.Students zoned for Hampton City Public Schools
Hampton City Public Schools serves Briarfield. Students can attend Aberdeen Elementary School, C. Alton Lindsay Middle School and Hampton High School. All three schools are in the neighborhood and receive B-minus scores from Niche. Hampton High offers over 20 AP classes and dual enrollment with Thomas Nelson Community College.Getting around Briarfield
Briarfield has easy access to both Interstate 664 and Interstate 64, allowing locals to move around the city and the state easily. It’s about 25 miles to downtown Norfolk, while the state capital of Richmond is a 75-mile drive northwest. A few neighborhood bus stops allow travel throughout the area using public transit. Norfolk International Airport is about 20 miles away.
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Adreanna DeMarino
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Adrienne Campbell
Adrienne Campbell
Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
(757) 551-6587
35 Total Sales
1 in Briarfield
$325,000 Price
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Kelly DeLucia
Kelly DeLucia
KW Allegiance
(757) 347-5471
136 Total Sales
4 in Briarfield
$141K - $345K Price Range
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Debi Warren
Debi Warren
Responds QuicklyLiz Moore & Associates LLC
(757) 703-2056
147 Total Sales
2 in Briarfield
$286K - $290K Price Range
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Rachel Beasley
Rachel Beasley
Own Real Estate LLC
(757) 780-1420
204 Total Sales
1 in Briarfield
$272,000 Price
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Jackie Feagin
Jackie Feagin
BHHS RW Towne Realty
(757) 972-7736
112 Total Sales
1 in Briarfield
$187,500 Price
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Evelyn Horne-James
Evelyn Horne-James
The Bryant Group
(757) 432-2025
100 Total Sales
2 in Briarfield
$160K - $225K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Briarfield Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Briarfield | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Briarfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Briarfield, Hampton sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Briarfield, Hampton over the last 12 months is $465,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$397,000
Median Sale Price
$465,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$349,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$315,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$599,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
115
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
32%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,542
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,469
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,467
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,385
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,206
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,092 - $1,498 per month
- Heritage Forest
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 720+ Sq Ft
- 901 Forest Lake Ct
- Newport News, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,423
Median Age
41
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,418
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,513
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.3%
College Graduates
18.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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