Section Image

Buckroe Beach

Buckroe Beach

$297,815 Average Value
$213 Average Price per Sq Ft
51 Homes For Sale

Buckroe Beach is a coastal neighborhood near the Bay

About 3 miles from Downtown Hampton, Buckroe Beach is a coastal community near the Chesapeake Bay. “It was a fabulous secret when I first moved out there 25 years ago,” says Sheila Johnson-Pane, Realtor with Sheila Pane Realty. She has worked in the area since her move and says that the neighborhood is still a “quaint and quiet” place. People can swim, fish and sail off the shores of the titular beach. Many homes cost under $400,000, although gated communities with more expensive properties populate the northern parts of the neighborhood. Students in the area attend Hampton City Public Schools, which receives a B from Niche.

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.

Buckroe Beach has a land light house on display near the water.
Buckroe Beach has a land light house on display near the water.
The Buckroe Beach Pier has a parking lot and a walkway.
The Buckroe Beach Pier has a parking lot and a walkway.
1/2
Row of homes of Buckroe display close unique styles and architecture.
Row of homes of Buckroe display close unique styles and architecture.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 U.S. 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’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.

Megan Quintin
Written By
Megan Quintin
Michael Bell
Photography Contributed By
Michael Bell
Syd Silberman
Video By
Syd Silberman

Agents Specializing in this Area

See All Agents

Schools

Source:
GreatSchools: The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process. View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Newport News/Williamsburg International

26 min drive

Bus

Amherst & Lansing

Bus

Amherst & Andrews

Bus

Skyland & Amherst

Bus

Amherst & Skyland

Bus

Pembroke & Oakcrest

Bus

Buckroe & Fifth

Bus

Mallory & Seaboard

Reviews

Are you familiar with the Buckroe Beach neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Buckroe Beach US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
5,330
Number of Homes for Sale
51
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,411
Significantly below the national average
1,932
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,382
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,446
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 16
    2 - 4pm

    6 Barnes Ct, Hampton, VA 23664

    $300,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,133 Sq Ft
    • 6 Barnes Ct
    • New 22 days ago

    Come see this updated three bedroom two bath ranch home with an extra long driveway, newer roof, HVAC, electric, plumbing, hot water heater, and all appliances. Head out into the spacious backyard complete with a 750 sq ft. deck in privacy wall, above ground pool, and two storage sheds with power. Make it a short day and come here first!

    Kelly Liedtke AMW Real Estate Inc

    Section Image
  • Saturday, May 16
    11am - 1pm

    1024 Porte Harbour Arch Unit 202, Hampton, VA 23664

    $315,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,606 Sq Ft
    • 1024 Porte Harbour Arch
    • Unit 202
    • New 2 days ago

    Enjoy coastal living in this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo overlooking Salt Ponds Marina and the Chesapeake Bay in Hampton’s Buckroe Beach area. Located in the desirable Salt Ponds on the Bay community, this second-floor unit offers convenient access to both the elevator and stairwell. The open floor plan features a large living area with a fireplace, abundant natural light, and marina views.

    Monica Curry Epique Realty

    Section Image
  • Saturday, May 16
    10am - 2pm

    208 Genoa Dr Unit 17, Hampton, VA 23664

    $375,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,403 Sq Ft
    • 208 Genoa Dr
    • Unit 17
    • New 3 days ago

    You didn’t expect to fall for a place so quickly, but something about 208 Genoa Dr stayed with you. Going through the gated entrance ofSouthall Landing just to take a look, yet the calm hit you immediately. It was the kind of quiet that feels like a deep breath after years of rushing.Inside, the light drew you in. Corner unit light, soft and open, filling every room. You pictured morning

    Christopher Martin Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp

    Section Image

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
9
Median Rent
$2,647
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,798
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,150
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,250
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,250
Median Condo Rent
$2,600
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,095

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
$79,597
Average Household Income
$81,917

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.1%
Above the national average
89%
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

Fairly friendly

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walkability®

30 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
NEIGHBORHOOD
Buckroe Beach