$263,911Average Value$380Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Post-WWII community with comparatively lower-priced homes
Right off Jefferson Avenue, Beaconsdale is a Newport News area offering homes for a lower price compared to surrounding neighborhoods. Houses in the community started going up during World War II in an effort to provide more housing for shipyard workers and their families. In 1958, Newport News and Warwick merged to form modern-day Newport News, which still offers convenient access to Hampton Roads’ military jobs. “People move to the area to be close to the military bases,” says Danielle Kearns, a Realtor with RE/MAX Peninsula, who’s been selling homes in the area for five years. “Riverside Regional and Christopher Newport University are also big employers close by.”
Ranch-style homes and Cape Cods starting in the $200,000s
Homebuyers can find 1950s and later ranch-style homes and Cape Cods on modestly sized lots. Some homes feature driveways and detached garages, while others rely on street parking. “The homes here are older and smaller, but also less expensive,” says Kearns. Homes tend to stay on the market for around six weeks and typically sell for $200,000 to $350,000.
Children attend Newport News Public Schools
Newport News Public Schools serves the area. Students may start at Riverside Elementary, which gets a C from Niche, before going to Homer L. Hines Middle, which also receives a C. Warwick High gets a C-plus and offers a specialized health sciences program.
Jefferson Avenue bus stops, connection to I-64
Commuters can take Jefferson Avenue to connect to Interstate 64, which runs north to Richmond and south to the rest of Hampton Roads. Hampton Roads Transit bus lines 112 and 414 also have stops along Jefferson Avenue. The closest hospital, Riverside Reginal Medical Center, is less than 2 miles west. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is also just 5 miles north.
Community pool, hiking trails and hands-on exhibits
The Beaconsdale Pool on Ferguson Lane is open seasonally and sells memberships to anyone in the neighborhood. In the north end, Deer Park is a 50-acre green space with wooded trails, baseball diamonds and a playground. The Virginia Living Museum offers hands-on exhibits and over 250 plant and animal species. Mariners' Lake is nearby and offers fishing and boating.
Shopping along Jefferson Avenue
Along Jefferson Avenue, there’s a Walmart Neighborhood Market for groceries. A mile west, Game's Farmers Market sells fresh produce and organic goods. Just 2 miles north, City Center at Oyster Point holds popular local restaurants like Schlesinger's Steakhouse and Fin Seafood. Jefferson Plaza is 5 miles north and has a Costco and Target, while Patrick Henry Mall offers over 100 additional retailers.
Annual Events around Newport News
The city’s Winter Carnival in February offers amusement rides, family activities and food trucks. The Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Victory Landing Park features live music, food vendors and informative exhibits. To celebrate the holidays, the city holds a Spring EGGstravaganza in March, Fall-O-Ween in October and a tree-lighting event in December.
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Parks in this Area
Huntington Park
Mariners' Museum and Park
Deer Park
Transit
Airport
Newport News/Williamsburg International
14 min drive
Bus
J Clyde Morris & Kingstowne
Bus
Jefferson & Newport
Bus
Jefferson & Groome
Bus
Jefferson & Winston
Bus
Jefferson & Langley
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Beaconsdale
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Beaconsdale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Beaconsdale, Newport News sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Beaconsdale, Newport News over the last 12 months is $358,825, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod with timeless character and cozy comfort. With 1,250 sq ft of well-planned space, this home features a traditional layout with separate living and dining areas. A bright sunroom adds the perfect touch for relaxing or working from home. One bedroom and a full bath are located on the main floor—ideal for guests or an office—while two more bedrooms and a second
Welcome home to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod that blends classic appeal with modern updates. Step inside to find freshly painted interiors and newer LVP flooring throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen features solid surface countertops and newer appliances, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy peace of mind with a 2-year-old HVAC system and new
Tony and Sarah FitzgeraldHoward Hanna Real Estate Services
Winston Townhouses reflects individual style in a welcoming and well-situated community. This community showcases functional, colonial architecture combining gambrel and A-style roofs with varied Williamsburg exteriors, yet each townhouse retains its own individuality. The use of six different colors of brick and beaded aluminum siding makes your own townhouse unique among its neighbors in the
Two bedrooms with 2 bath nice size house in great Beaconsdale area (entrance from Jefferson or Harpersville rd). Vinyl windows, LVP-laminate and ceramic flooring, updated bathrooms...Open house design with new kitchen and granite countertops & living room good size. Nice privacy fenced back yard, deck and patio with 1&1/2 car garage. Few-year-old HVAC equipment ....Available from 08/15/2025
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,431
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,746
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,661
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.3%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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