$468,015Average Value$288Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
Amenities abound in York County
Grafton sits near the York River at the mouth of the Hampton Roads, in York County just 6 miles south of Yorktown. “The proximity to entertainment and shopping and highways is really convenient,” says Carla Mutone, a York County local and Realtor with Howard Hanna. “If someone works either in Richmond or Norfolk, they’re kind of in the middle, so it’s easy access either way. Highway 17 is right there, Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown are all right there,” she says, adding that shopping and dining at Yorktown’s Riverwalk Landing is also nearby, and a big draw for homebuyers. Situated in the Grafton zone of the York County School Division, the area is also known for its highly rated schools. “The district is highly desirable for people with children, so it’s good if you have small kids because the schools are great. But in general, it’s in a really great, centralized location. It genuinely would be great for anybody to live there,” she says.
Local shops and eateries in Yorktown
There’s a ton of shopping and dining available on Highway 17, from Kroger and Walgreens to familiar fast-food options like Dairy Queen and Dunkin’ Donuts, within minutes of home. But for retail and restaurants with more local flair, there’s Riverwalk Landing in downtown Yorktown. “It’s just a bunch of little local restaurants and family shops,” says Mutone of the walkable, waterfront district. At Gangsta Dog, pick up dog supplies, food and treats. Rent a bike or beach supplies at Patriot Tours & Provisions. There are also jewelers, goldsmiths, bookshops and art galleries lining the bustling brick sidewalks that overlook the York River. For food, try the baked goods at Carrot Tree Kitchens, authentic Japanese and Korean fare at Umi Sushi or an artisan pizza and surf and turf at Water Street Grille. “And in the summer, there’s entertainment,” says Mutone, referring to the seasonal concert series put on by the county. “On Thursday nights, there’s a band and food trucks. You can park easily, walk, enjoy the free concert, have dinner and then walk on the beach. It’s just really lovely,” she says.
Highly rated York County schools
Local kids are served by schools in the Grafton zone of the York County School Division. Youngsters between preschool and fifth grade go to either Dare or Grafton Bethel Elementary, both of which earn A grades from Niche. Older students continue to Grafton Middle for sixth through eighth grade and Grafton High for ninth through 12th. Both the middle and high schools earn A grades from Niche, too. Teens at Grafton High can participate in the school’s dual enrollment program and earn an associate degree in Social Science or a General Education Certificate by taking classes at the Virginia Peninsula Community College.
Hot housing market
Grafton homes run the gamut from modest 1940s-era Cape Cod cottages to large Traditional and Colonial Revival-style new builds. There are also Traditional-style townhomes and condos available in subdivisions like Grafton Woods. Prices range anywhere from $210,000 to more than $825,000, but the median hovers at around $365,000, which is slightly under the median for both York County and Yorktown. “The bottom line, in the market right now, is that any prospective buyer should absolutely have their financing in order before they even start looking,” says Mutone. “Homes are selling within a day or a week. If they’re priced correctly, they’re gone really fast. There’s not a lot for sale, so if you want to buy something, you should be prepared and have everything in order because there are a lot more people wanting to buy than there are places to buy.”
Big municipal park and waterfronts
Newport News Park, one of the largest city-run parks in the country, sprawls over about 8,000 acres just west of Grafton and offers an archery range, disc golf course, ropes course and more than 30 miles of hiking and biking trails. There are also two freshwater reservoirs. Harwood’s Mill is closest to home, off Oriana Road at the park’s south end. Locals can fish for bass, pickerel and sunfish and launch private watercraft or rent boats and motors there. Yorktown Beach, on the York River, is just a few miles north of Grafton. And Buckroe Beach, on the Chesapeake Bay right before the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, is less than 17 miles south. The drive takes about 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Norfolk to Richmond and beyond
Highway 17 runs through nearly the center of Grafton. Via the main road, the 66-mile drive northwest to Richmond takes only about an hour. By taking 17 south to Interstate 64 or 664, the 37-mile drive south to Norfolk takes about 40 minutes, depending on tunnel traffic. As the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project is in progress, construction right outside the tunnel on I-64 can impact traffic conditions, especially during rush hour. The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is under 5 miles away, between 17 and I-64.
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Parks in this Area
Kiln Creek Park
Wolf Trap Park
Chisman Creek Park
Newport News Park
Camping
Picnic Area
Trails
Colony Pines Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Harwood's Mill Park
Transit
Airport
Newport News/Williamsburg International
12 min drive
Grafton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grafton, Newport News sell after 190 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Grafton, Newport News over the last 12 months is $393,100, down 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Spacious home in desired York County neighborhood. Desired schools, on cue-de-sac. Established yards and trees. Sizable backyard set up for child fun! Cathedral ceilings, walk in closets, tons of storage. FROG room has full bath and separate entry. Home has upgrades from original construction. Central to Historic Triangle, Yummy eats, and shopping!
Come see this beautifully updated corner unit townhome in sought after Grafton Woods neighborhood. The open main level features cathedral ceilings over the family room, a bright dining room, and a first floor primary bedroom with step-in shower. All major systems updated including NEW: roof (transferable warranty), flooring, hot water heater, paint, light fixtures/fans, and privacy fence - all
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Nestled on a gorgeous 32-acre park-like setting in prestigious York County, Grafton Station Apartments offers exceptional living in an exceptional location! The apartment homes at Grafton Station are spacious and elegantly appointed with outstanding design elements, such as open, airy kitchens, an abundance of natural light, washer/dryer connections and over-sized balconies/patios. Our charming
Beautiful single family home available to rent in York County off US-17 and Lakeside Drive. This home will be ready to rent on August 15th 2025. 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a half bathroom, featuring a kitchen with bar and granite countertops, a wood fireplace in the living room, a 2 car attached garage, a fenced in back yard area with a deck, storage shed, and access to the woods area
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,196
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,838
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$112,671
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.1%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
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
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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