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Providence Forge

Providence Forge

$529,580 Average Value
$192 Average Price per Sq Ft
57 Homes For Sale

A rural community with continuing development in Providence Forge

Providence Forge was one of New Kent County’s first settlements, established in 1654. Today, it lies in the central part of the county, between Interstate 64 and U.S. Highway 60. And while the area’s namesake, a colonial-era iron forge, is no longer here, Providence Forge has a lot to offer. “For the past few years, New Kent has been the fastest-growing county in the state of Virginia,” says Jeff Henderson, a top realtor with Hometown Realty. He’s had several recent listings in northeast Providence Forge, in a golf community neighborhood called Brickshire. “The county is doing everything they can to encourage business, which is growing the economy and what’s offered to residents here,” he says, adding that New Kent is soon to be the home of Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s, a popular regional chain country store and gas station. “You’ve also got a lot of wineries, breweries and a lot of golf courses. There’s just so much offered in that part of the state, which is why it’s been booming lately,” Henderson says.

New homes and spacious lots

Business isn’t the only thing booming in and around Providence Forge. There’s a lot of new residential development happening right now, too. Much of the new builds are springing up in planned subdivisions in the northeastern quadrant of Providence Forge, off of I-64. Henderson says that prices for these homes varies, largely depending on their location. One of his recent listings in Brickshire, a to-be-built four-bedroom Modern Farmhouse-style home on a spacious corner lot overlooking the 18th hole of the community’s golf course, is listed for close to $970,000. “That particular listing is high because of the lot, which is arguably the nicest in Brickshire,” he says. The median home price for a home in one of Providence Forge’s new developments is $547,000. List prices for more established homes outside these communities typically fall between $200,000 and $300,000. But there are dwindling numbers of these original homes. “There are a lot of high-end, high-quality builders building in this area. It’s a great area and there’s a lot of untapped space out here, so we’ll continue to see it grow,” says Henderson.

Career-based academics at New Kent County Public Schools

Providence Forge students attend schools in the New Kent County Public Schools system. Most go to Watkins Elementary, New Kent Middle and New Kent High School between preschool and 12th grade. Both New Kent Middle and High School earned B-minuses from Niche in 2023. That same year, Watkins earned a B. Teens at New Kent High can apply to participate in the Bridging Communities Regional Career & Technical Center and Governor’s STEM Academy. Established in 2012, the collaboration between school systems, school board members and local businesses was the first new regional career and technical education center in the state in 25 years. Today, participating students learn career and technical skills designed to set them up for success after graduation, whether they decide to pursue a career or a college degree.

Riverside recreation and wooded trails in Crawfords State Forest

In rural Virginia, between historic Williamsburg and Richmond, locals don’t need to venture far from their front porches to enjoy the great outdoors. At Crawfords State Forest, off U.S. Highway 60 on the southwest end of Providence Forge, visitors can enjoy acres of natural woodland. The state forest has more than a mile of packed-earth hiking and biking trails through the pine and hardwood trees. Since the forest is on the banks of the Chickahominy River and Schiminoe Creek, there are also cypress swamps.

A golf course and local New Kent businesses

For golfing enthusiasts, the Royal New Kent Golf Club is at the heart of Providence Forge, off Courthouse Road. The 18-hole, Irish links-style course ranked in Golf Digest’s list of the top 20 best courses in the state in 2023. On rainy days, or for residents who prefer to exercise indoors, there’s Homegrown Yoga, closer to where Courthouse Road meets Highway 60. And for their everyday groceries, residents can head right from the yoga studio to their local Food Lion, just half a mile east across Courthouse. To unwind, residents can head to New Kent Winery & Talleysville Brewing Company, one of several wineries nearby, just 2 miles off I-64 from the north end of Providence Forge. The New Kent Chamber of Commerce awarded the popular local destination an Excellence in Business Award in 2015.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Richmond International

31 min drive

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Providence Forge Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$550,000
Median Sale Price
$465,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$585,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$337,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
127
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,364
Number of Homes for Sale
57
Median Year Built
2006
Months of Supply
5.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,670
Significantly above the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,076
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,958

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Nov 2
    1 - 3pm

    5607 Pergola Ln, Providence Forge, VA 23140

    $700,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,782 Sq Ft
    • 5607 Pergola Ln

    NEW PRICE!! This exceptional 2021-built Craftsman delivers nearly 3,800 sq ft of beautifully finished living space, featuring 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths — blending luxury, flexibility, and everyday comfort in one of New Kent’s most desirable resort-style communities. Step inside to a grand entrance with a spacious foyer, private office to the left, and a formal dining room to the right. The

    Jennifer Jinnette EXP Realty LLC

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  • Saturday, Nov 8
    11am - 2pm

    11011 Devlinburg Terrace, Providence Forge, VA 23140

    $665,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,554 Sq Ft
    • 11011 Devlinburg Terrace
    • New 8 days ago

    Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the St. Andrew’s neighborhood of Brickshire. A serene, ten-minute walk to all community amenities: Club house, gym, pool, pickle ball/tennis courts, golf club, and walking paths. Natural setting. Perfect for those who enjoy the sound of leaves rustling in the wind. The fully fenced rear yard backs to the tree line and feels semi-private. The two-story home

    Derek Greene The Greene Realty Group

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,601
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$123,143
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$137,322

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
51.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
% Population in Labor Force
63.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
10''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
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