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A cultural center of Newport News
The Chestnut neighborhood in Newport News, Virginia, is home to the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, a hub for local music, theater, film, dance and art. Downing-Gross is the home of the Ella Fitzgerald Theater, a 276-seat venue named for the legendary “First Lady of Song,” and the Chestnut community gathers there to celebrate its history, heritage and culture. The venue is a popular spot for local weddings, and in 2023, the art center held a month-long party celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in America. Chestnut has long been a vibrant cultural center in Newport News, a legacy that can be felt throughout the neighborhood to this day. "That region of Newport News is known as the Yard District," says Dana Robbins, Realtor and associate broker with RW Towne Realty. "There are tons of murals, concerts and art events, and the area has an artistic flair to it."
The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center features local art galleries and a theater.
Colorful murals are common in Chestnut and reflect the vibrant nature of the community.
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Chestnut's cost-friendly housing market
The streetscapes in Chestnut are laid out in a perfect grid between Interstate 64 and the James River, a series of narrow one-way streets populated with modest homes, convenience stores and small businesses. The houses are neatly arranged on small uniform lots, separated from the roads by well-maintained sidewalks and small flowering trees. Home buyers can choose from large four-bedroom American Foursquares, two-story farmhouse-style shotgun houses and updated ranches with off-street parking, with prices ranging from $125,000 to $325,000.
A row of unique architectural styles can be seen in Chestnut, like this Victorian style home.
A row of homes in Chestnut features homes with elevated front porches and awnings.
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There are many public transportation options like this bus stop by Chestnut.
A hub of transportation in Newport News
Located within the southwestern corner of the Newport News peninsula, Chestnut sits near the banks of the James River as it widens before flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. Chestnut is bisected by 26th Street, a busy thoroughfare with direct access to Interstate 664. From there, residents can cross the Hampton Roads Beltway Bridge into Norfolk or drive northwest to Richmond via Interstate 64. Bus stops are common throughout Chestnut, and Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line makes its final stop at the Newport News Station, offering convenient and affordable service to major cities like Boston, New York, Richmond and Washington, DC.
Corner stores and carry-out restaurants
Chestnut is a pedestrian-friendly community, and residents can pick up small grocery and household items from one of the many small corner markets or convenience stores along Chestnut Avenue. Retail shopping is available on Jefferson Avenue in the nearby Huntington neighborhood, where residents will find small shopping plazas and grocery stores like Piggly Wiggly. Lunch is served at the Bronx Deli — a carry-out deli modeled after a New York City bodega — while Newport News’s very own Skrimp Shack provides seafood and chicken baskets in a casual dining environment.
Skrimp Shack is a restaurant near Chestnut and serves delicious seafood at an affordable price.
It's Fashion! is a local fashion store a short drive from Chestnut in The Plaza at Newmarket.
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Active city parks surrounded by water
Briarfield Park is home to 49 acres of picnic areas, playgrounds and lighted sports complexes where residents meet friends for playdates, reserve pavilions for special events and compete in slow-pitch softball leagues. Chestnut is only a few blocks from the banks of the James River and Chesapeake Bay, and residents have access to the public fishing piers and boat docks at James River Dock, a small river access point near the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park. On rainy days, locals can curl up with a book at Pearl Bailey Library or visit the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, a multi-purpose space that provides exhibits, productions, camps and other arts programming for the city’s youth.
Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park features a fishing pier and is popular among locals.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza is a lovely place to relax and converse with neighbors.
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Making the grade in Chestnut
Students in Chestnut begin their education at Newsome Park Elementary, a public magnet school with a C-minus rating on Niche and a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. From there, students graduate to Crittenden Middle School — which earns a C-grade from Niche — and Heritage High School, a C-plus-rated school with a robust ROTC program and an average SAT score of 1040. Graduates of Heritage High School regularly attend prestigious local universities like James Madison University and Virginia Tech.
Newsome Park Elementary School is an excellent school in Newport News, VA.
Pearl Bailey Library in Chestnut is a quiet place to study and use the internet.
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Very nice large home with 4 bedrooms plus a family room/converted garage that can be used as 5th. Hardwood floors throughout upstairs and downstairs living room and dining area. Big backyard with massive workshop and huge porch/deck. New water heater, paint, kitchen granite. Shady corner lot in central location.
Well maintained ranch home in a great central location. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with one of the bedrooms leading out to a large privacy fenced backyard with detached garage/workshop and another shed make for plenty of storage. New windows, upgraded plumbing and water softener. Updated kitchen with smart fridge that opens up to the family and dining room, great for entertaining.
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION IN PROCESS OF BEING BUILT! OPEN AND BRIGHT FLOOR PLAN WITH LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH COFFERED CEILING. SEPARATE DINING ROOM/FAMILY ROOM WITH MODERN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE. LARGE KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERS, GORGEOUS WATERFALL ISLAND, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, FARMHOUSE SINK AND UPGRADED FIXTURES. LARGE BEDROOMS WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE. MASTER
Moving is always a new beginning. Move into Chestnut Arms Apartments. Get the right start by settling into one of our lovely garden apartments. Our one and two bedroom units are built to suit your style with a spacious living and dining room, full-size bath, and plenty of closet space. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove, refrigerator, and garbage disposal. Our community is located
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