Charles
Heading outdoors at Nicewood and Riverview Farm parks
Nicewood Park is a small escape on the north side where residents can quietly stroll or scramble across the playground. Riverview Farm Park on the south side is the place to go for longer jaunts. Walk the paved trails —with a furry companion, even— or bike along them, too, past mature shade trees. Benches are available when it’s time to take a rest, and soccer fields are there when that second wind kicks in. Two playgrounds, each designed for different ages, are a big attraction as well.
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Diverse homes and price points in Charles
Homes in this neighborhood span a range of decades, and therefore prices can vary widely. The market starts at $250,000 and can extend upward into the low $500,000s. At the entry point, expect to see a lot of midcentury brick ranches in a classic leafy suburban setting. But in the upper reaches of the market, things change, from housing styles to the general ambiance. Gone is the shaded suburban streetscape, replaced in favor of bright open developments that highlight the facades of Colonials built in the 2010s.
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Shopping and dining nearby on Warwick Boulevard
Warwick Boulevard puts daily essentials on tap, whether that’s Food Lion or even more local establishments, like the Menchville Food Mart. Locally owned fast casual restaurants are nearby, too, like Crave Wings: flavors range from honey garlic to Korean spicy BBQ. Running in parallel to this thoroughfare is Interstate 64, which is surrounded by big box retailers like Sam’s Club and Walmart.
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Newport News City public schools in the neighborhood
B.C. Charles Elementary enrolls nearly 400 students, and receives an A from Niche in the diversity category. Gildersleeve Middle enrolls over 1,000 students, and scores even higher in the diversity with an A-plus. Menchville High enrolls 1,700 students, and scores an A-minus in clubs and activities. The school is known for having successful sports teams, like the boys’ outdoor track team, which placed in state championships from 2000 to 2018.
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Getting around Charles
With Charles being largely residential, the layout is relatively easy to navigate. Pedestrian friendly streets form an interlocking grid, though sometimes they end with cul-de-sacs. Eastwood Drive serves as a kind of central thoroughfare linking Charles to Warwick Boulevard, where commercial amenities are located. The boulevard also makes it easy to travel 5 miles to reach cultural destinations like the Virginia Living Museum, an open-air museum featuring Virginia’s indigenous species. About 2 miles further east is Interstate 64, a major corridor for exploring the wider region – it puts the Busch Gardens amusement park about 15 miles away. But with so much walkability close to home, it makes sense why Charles residents are drawn towards the quiet life.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Yanni Athanasiadis
Yanni Athanasiadis
COVA Home Realty
(757) 895-7711
99 Total Sales
1 in Charles
$356,000 Price
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Joyce ONeill
Joyce ONeill
Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty
(757) 908-3817
52 Total Sales
3 in Charles
$279K - $482K Price Range
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Danielle Rosso
Danielle Rosso
Dalton Realty
(757) 703-4601
78 Total Sales
1 in Charles
$228,800 Price
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Gary Bolser
Gary Bolser
Black Lion Realty LLC
(757) 551-9647
40 Total Sales
1 in Charles
$305,000 Price
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Marie DePedro
Marie DePedro
World Class Realty
(757) 563-1431
130 Total Sales
1 in Charles
$305,000 Price
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Timothy Eure
Timothy Eure
COVA Home Realty
(757) 996-4676
27 Total Sales
1 in Charles
$305,000 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
Kiln Creek Park
Nicewood Park
Riverview Farm Park
Colony Pines Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Harwood's Mill Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Charles | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Charles Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Charles, Newport News sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Charles, Newport News over the last 12 months is $305,000, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$334,900
Median Sale Price
$305,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$349,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$189,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
61
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$217
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,057
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,715
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,792
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
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
5,097
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,927
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,306
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Next-door neighbors with Warwick River in Newport News
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Leafy suburban streets on one side, Jefferson Commons mall on the other
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Small suburban community rich with retail amenities and close to big thoroughfares
Sanford
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