Gloucester South
Rural Neighborhood in Hayes, Virginia
Gloucester County 23061, 23072
Historic homes and modern builds
The southern end of Gloucester County offers a variety of single-family home styles, sizes and prices, from modest 1970s brick ranch styles and modern Cape Cods built in the 2000s to historic 19th-century Victorian farmhouses and Colonial-era waterfront estates. “You can find a home to fit anybody in Gloucester; there’s a lot of choice,” Hogge says. Many area homes sit on 1 or more acres and feature interiors ranging from around 1,000 to 5,000 square feet, while list prices span from $195,000 to over $1 million. “We’re as historically connected as Williamsburg – Gloucester was the home of Pocahontas – but you tend to find lower housing prices on this side of the river.”
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Beaches and parks along the York River
Folks living in the south of the county have the good fortune to be just minutes from the York River, where picturesque shoreline parks and quaint sandy beaches beckon them outdoors. At Gloucester Point Beach Park, visitors can relax at one of the picnic tables or enjoy a game of volleyball while they wait for the receding tide to reveal a pristine stretch of sand and calm, shallow water that’s perfect for a late afternoon swim. Similarly, Cappahosic Public Beach, found a few miles upriver, features a diminutive but lovely beach at low tide and a grassy spot with park benches for taking in the stunning views when the tide is in. For even more outdoor fun, there’s Machicomoco State Park, a new 645-acre state park that opened in 2021 to celebrate and honor the Native Tribes of Virginia. Visitors to Machicomoco will discover over 5 miles of walking and biking trails, a campsite, a kayak launch, the historic Timberneck House and an interpretive pavilion where folks can learn the history of Virginia’s Indigenous Peoples.
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Attending Gloucester County schools
Area children attend Gloucester County Public Schools, including Bethel Elementary, rated a B by Niche, and Peasley Middle, which earns a B-minus. After Peasley, students move to Gloucester High, a C-plus-rated school that offers career and technical education in addition to its standard academic curriculum.
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Celebrating area history at the Daffodil Festival
Many things come to mind when thinking about Gloucester County, like the York River’s glittering waters and land with rich historical significance. However, one of Gloucester’s biggest claims to fame is daffodils. “I remember when they used to ship out the daffodils to other parts of the country,” Hogge says. Once a leading supplier and the self-proclaimed Daffodil Capital of America, Gloucester County celebrates its past proliferation of the delicate flower with the annual Daffodil Festival. Each year, on the first weekend in April, over 15,000 visitors enjoy a parade, flower show, live performances, fun activities and hundreds of food and craft vendors, all culminating with the Daffodil Queen pageant, where one lucky teenager wins the coveted title and a $1,000 scholarship.Commutes by car or Bay Transit
Highway 17, running north to south through the county, does double duty as a commercial hub and one of the Middle Peninsula’s main thoroughfares, providing residents access to other Tidewater-region destinations. Commuters can use Highway 17 to make the 10-or-so-mile drive across the river to Yorktown or the 20-mile journey to Newport News. County residents don’t have to depend entirely on their cars to travel around the Middle Peninsula. Bay Transit, a division of local non-profit Bay Aging, offers public transportation services to everyone from seniors to students.Dining and shopping along Highway 17
When south Gloucester County residents get hungry, they head to Highway 17, where they’ll find a wide selection of dining options, like locally-owned Slammin’ Sammy’s Diner for a hearty breakfast or Scoot’s BBQ for a smokey beef brisket dinner. Restaurants aren’t the only thing they’ll find along Highway 17. At the York River Crossing shopping center, a Food Lion, Family Dollar and Bealls department store simplify errand runs, and the cinema provides rainy-day entertainment.
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Kristen Hughes
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Helen VanOrden
Helen VanOrden
BHHS RW Towne Realty
(757) 986-1668
34 Total Sales
2 in Gloucester South
$293K - $383K Price Range
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Joshua Harris
Joshua Harris
Responds QuicklyKeeton & Co. Real Estate
(804) 944-8298
78 Total Sales
1 in Gloucester South
$285,000 Price
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Collin Brenner
Collin Brenner
Long & Foster
(804) 729-0429
174 Total Sales
1 in Gloucester South
$403,999 Price
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Frank Wingfield
Frank Wingfield
NextHome Coast to Country Real Estate
(804) 581-1995
128 Total Sales
26 in Gloucester South
$46K - $990K Price Range
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Katie and David Dew
Katie and David Dew
Isabell K. Horsley R. E., Ltd.
(804) 567-8006
332 Total Sales
2 in Gloucester South
$1.2M - $2.4M Price Range
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Kelly DeLucia
Kelly DeLucia
Responds QuicklyKW Allegiance
(757) 347-5471
138 Total Sales
1 in Gloucester South
$288,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Machicomoco State Park
Beaverdam Park
Colonial National Historical Park
- Parking Lot
- Visitor Center
- Walking Paths
Woodville Park
Ark Park
Gloucester Point Beach Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gloucester South | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gloucester South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gloucester South, Hayes sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Gloucester South, Hayes over the last 12 months is $367,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$409,000
Median Sale Price
$367,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$408,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
147
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,722
Number of Homes for Sale
27
Median Year Built
1985
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,807
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
40,075
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,138
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,020
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,094
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.7%
College Graduates
23.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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