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Machipongo combines rural quiet with waterborne adventures
Well-immersed within the Eastern Shore’s vast stretches of woods, waterways and farms, Machipongo surrounds its residents with opportunities for outdoor recreation. Machipongo’s original inhabitants gave it a name meaning “much dirt," referencing its juxtaposition of rolling fields with winding creeks and the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. This waterfront access still contributes to Machipongo’s homebuying appeal. “Machipongo has quite a few waterfront properties, in the sense that you’ve got the Vaucluse Shores community along the creeks there, and there are some other homes along the bay,” says Shaun Sterling, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate. “You’ve got a pretty good amount of second homes and primary homes there.” Centuries after Machipongo received its name, people continue to find charm in its riverside style of living.
Homes in Machipongo are often isolated on large private lots.
Some homes have local access to neighborhood boat ramps.
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Boating trips begin from residents' backyards
Though Machipongo has no public parks, its abundance of wild nature means that there is no shortage of venues for outdoor adventures. Many homes have piers and docks in their backyards, enabling residents to boat and fish off Vaucluse Point, Sparrow Point and other promontories. On land, Chatham Vineyards & Winery continues a century-long tradition of serving local chardonnays and merlots from an 1818-built brick house. Kids and adults alike can visit the Barrier Islands Center at the heart of Machipongo if they wish to learn about the history of the Eastern Shore, including through hands-on exhibits.
It is possible to find lots with water access in Machipongo.
The Barrier Island Center is an educational attraction in Machipongo.
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Machipongo's homes vary in century of construction and creek access
Since its founding in the 1670s, Machipongo has developed in a scattered style, with some residences sitting along creeks and others dispersed throughout vast swathes of farmland. “While there’s no historic downtown, Machipongo has assorted buildings and the occasional church with some history to them,” Sterling says. Today, most of Machipongo’s homes trace their origins to the second half of the 20th century, although some properties were built as far back as the 1900s and others were built in the early 2020s. Inland homes can sell for between $70,000 and $345,000, while those on the water have sold for between $370,000 and $640,000. Most of Machipongo's houses were built in the ranch and bungalow styles, and many of them feature brick exteriors. Machipongo's quiet atmosphere contributes to its CAP Index Crime Score of 1, indicating a minimal crime risk.
Waterfront homes in Machipongo are currently being constructed on large lotsl
There are no typical home styles in Machipongo, each home is unique.
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Northampton High offers a smaller student-teacher ratio
Students can start their education at Kiptopeke Elementary School, which receives a C rating from Niche, before attending Northampton Middle School and Northampton High School, each of which receives a C-plus. Northampton High lets students learn in smaller-than-average classrooms, enabling them to better engage with their educators.
Northampton High School serves the students of Machipongo.
Northampton High School is undergoing construction of new facilities.
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Small businesses sell everything from coffee to fresh produce
Although Machipongo doesn’t have a major retail district or big-box stores, it features a limited selection of local businesses along the Lankford Highway. The Machipongo Trading Company serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches and coffee while also selling snacks and drinks for road trips. Baines Farm & Market and Quail Cove Farms each bring local produce, spices and baked goods to market along the same highway. Exmore’s Food Lion is just a 10-mile drive north.
Yianni's Market is one of only a few places to buy goods in Machipongo.
Baines Farm and Market is open during early spring for Strawberry season.
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Larger towns and healthcare are accessible in less than 30 minutes
Machipongo is 55 miles north of Virginia Beach and 14 miles from the beaches of Cape Charles. The Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital is less than a 23-mile drive north of Machipongo in Onley.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Machipongo
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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
Machipongo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Machipongo, Nassawadox sell after 105 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Machipongo, Nassawadox over the last 12 months is $325,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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