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Beaconsdale

Beaconsdale

$263,911 Average Value
$380 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes 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

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

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$378,287
Median Sale Price
$358,825
Median Single Family Sale Price
$397,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$290,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$380

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
486
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,298
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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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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