Buckroe Beach
Suburban Neighborhood in Hampton, Virginia
Hampton City County 23663, 23664, 23669
Coastal gated communities in Buckroe Beach
The Pointe at Salt Ponds is a gated community at the top of Buckroe Beach. Many of these waterfront properties have personal docks in their backyards. Single-family contemporary homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s are situated upon landscaped lawns. Most of these houses have at least one balcony, letting residents watch the sun come up over the water. While three- and four-bedroom prices tend to fall between $775,000 and $875,000, many have sold for upwards of $1 million.The rest of the neighborhood is filled with a variety of houses. Bungalows and ranch styles sitting on grassy lawns are common throughout, typically costing between $175,000 and $275,000. Two-story new traditional homes, many with colonial or French influences, sit on manicured lawns near the beach, and sidewalks line the roads. Homebuyers can expect to pay anywhere from $300,000 to $375,000 for these properties.
Buckroe Beach and Park is open year-round
Buckroe Beach and Park, this neighborhood’s namesake, has a nearly 1-mile-long sandy bank. It is open all year, with lifeguards on duty between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Families can splash in the water and enjoy a picnic, and children can pretend to be sailors at the nautical-themed playground. During the summer, food vendors fill the boardwalk. The James T. Wilson Fishing Pier sits at the beach’s end and gives people a fishing license with their day or yearly passes. Salt Ponds is at the top of the neighborhood if someone is looking for a smaller beach. Southall Landings Marina and Salt Ponds Marina Resort are in the Buckroe Beach area, allowing their members to dock their boats. Both offer several amenities, including a swimming pool, fish cleaning stations and a clubhouse. For more activities, locals can travel the 3 miles into Downtown Hampton to explore the Hampton History Museum or watch a movie at the Virginia Air and Space Center.
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Buckroe Beach students attend Hampton City Schools
As part of Hampton City School District, students can start at Francis Asbury Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche, before attending Benjamin Syms Middle School, rated B. Phoebus High School, which receives a C-plus, features the Academy of Digital Video Production, allowing them to work in television and media production or video media production.Walk the plank at the Blackbeard Pirate Event
Locals will travel into Downtown Hampton to enjoy the several events held throughout the year, including the summer concert series Groovin’ by the Bay at Mill Point Park. The Blackbeard Pirate Event is an annual celebration with reenactments of pirate fights and interactive activities. Southall Landings Marina and the Salt Ponds Marina Resort feature year-round social gatherings for their members.Little traffic in Buckroe Beach
Andrews Boulevard acts as the main drag in the neighborhood. “There’s not a lot of traffic because there’s just the one-in and one-out road,” Johnson-Pane says. The road connects with US Route 258, about 2 miles outside the area. From there, drivers can easily access Interstate 64, which connects to major Virginia cities. Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has bus routes that connect the beach to the rest of Hampton, although most people drive themselves. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, about 17 miles away, offers flights to Philadelphia and Charlotte through American Airlines.Buckroe Beach Farmers Market
Buckroe Beach Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning between spring and fall and sells produce, baked goods and canned goods from local vendors. Residents shop for groceries at Food Lion and head to Buckroe Shopping Center for more stores, including Dollar General. In the shopping center, they can also eat a Southern American brunch at Laura’s Rise and Shine. Residents travel farther into Hampton to explore the many restaurants in the city, including Surf Rider, which is about 5 miles away. “It’s the best seafood,” Johnson-Pane says. Lowe’s and Target are about a 7-mile drive from the beach.Buckroe Beach’s flood plan
Because Buckroe Beach is right on the water, residents can expect a 1% annual flood chance. The Know Your Zone initiative classifies the neighborhood as Zone A, meaning it will be one of the first areas to evacuate or shelter in place during severe weather. Many homeowners with a mortgage are required to get flood insurance.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Paul Bauer
Paul Bauer
Responds QuicklyThe Bauer Group-Real Estate Solutions
(757) 780-8368
149 Total Sales
6 in Buckroe Beach
$186K - $650K Price Range
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Vanda Kennedy
Vanda Kennedy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
(757) 239-3987
52 Total Sales
1 in Buckroe Beach
$182,900 Price
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Nicole Glocker
Nicole Glocker
Iron Valley Real Estate Hampton Roads
(757) 654-2571
208 Total Sales
2 in Buckroe Beach
$230K - $237K Price Range
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Christina Fleck
Christina Fleck
World Class Realty
(757) 960-8686
104 Total Sales
1 in Buckroe Beach
$230,000 Price
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Raietta Thomas
Raietta Thomas
Melody Matthews & Assoc. Real Estate Professionals
(757) 347-4319
58 Total Sales
1 in Buckroe Beach
$253,000 Price
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Shirley Cordova
Shirley Cordova
BHHS RW Towne Realty
(757) 994-8542
40 Total Sales
1 in Buckroe Beach
$125,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Buckroe Beach and Park
Ridgway Park
Buckroe Beach & Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Beach
Grandview Nature Preserve
Hampton Soccer Park
- Soccer
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Buckroe Beach | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Buckroe Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Buckroe Beach, Hampton sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Buckroe Beach, Hampton over the last 12 months is $272,450, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$276,000
Median Sale Price
$272,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$270,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$322,600
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
248
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,308
Number of Homes for Sale
56
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,409
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,391
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,446
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,350 - $1,564 per month
- Bridgeport Apartments
- 2-3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,000+ Sq Ft
- 100 Bridgeport Cove Dr
- Hampton, VA
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$1,075 - $1,300 per month
- Highedge 2 Bedroom Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,012 Sq Ft
- 830 Buckroe Ave
- Hampton, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
15,037
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,105
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,917
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Fox Hill
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Pasture Point
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