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Suburban living on the Virginia Peninsula
Jenkins is the kind of suburb that’s centered on major transportation routes – Warwick Boulevard and Interstate 64, to be exact. So even though the residential streets themselves are walkable, there aren’t buses connecting to those main thoroughfares. Thus, residents will have to walk to stretches like Warwick Boulevard, or even better, choose the car-centric lifestyle. As local realtors like David Tortolini with eXp Realty note: “This is not an area where you can get away without a car, you really do need one.”
Overall, Jenkins offers a classic suburban experience, mixed with the bustle of modern retail development. While not short on walkable spaces, it’s best for those who don’t mind being on the go part of the time.
Diverse homes and price points in Jenkins
But a consistent attraction to Jenkins is the spread in home prices, which give homebuyers that sense of having options. Prices can start in the upper $200,000s and trend upwards into the mid $400,000s. Three-bedroom or even four-bedroom brick ranches are the norm here when starting out a search. These are midcentury homes on quarter acre lots, and it’s not uncommon to find extensive updates to the interior. Streetscapes match the midcentury vintage: towering hedges and mature shade trees frame neat squares of lawn. Relatively newer builds from the mid-2010s represent the higher price points here, such as a six-bedroom modern Colonial, which can go for $455,000.
Discover the warmth of Jenkins neighborhood, Newport News' best-kept secret.
Quaint cap cods nestled in lush greenery in Jenkins.
Picture-perfect homes in Jenkins neighborhood.
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Newport News City public schools close to home
Students could attend Sanford Elementary School and Mary Passage Middle School and Denbigh High School, all of which are C-rated on Niche. Denbigh offers a telecommunications program where students can gain experience in live television productions.
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary school main entrance.
Ella Fitzgerald Middle School in Newport News.
Denbigh High School of in Newport News.
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Heading outdoors in Jenkins-area parks
There is one public green space in this busy little neighborhood: Nicewood Park, where residents can quietly stroll or scramble across the playground. Plus, it’s just a quick drive 2 miles north to Stoney Run Park. Baseball facilities are on tap, but so are walking paths – enjoy sights like open fields and calm lakes
Nicewood Park has a large grassy field, basketball court and a playground for all ages.
Life in full bloom at this Jenkins neighborhood Community Park.
Well groomed baseball fields await for their bases to be rounded in Jenkins.
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Shopping and dining along Warwick Boulevard
Thanks to Warwick Boulevard running down the center of Jenkins, residents have all sorts of shopping and dining options at their fingertips. Food Lion offers a traditional grocery experience, while E-Mart brings the international flavor. Placed in an unforgettable yellow triangle building, Matt’s Smackin’ Macs is a hotspot for comfort food lovers. Visitors can ask the kitchen to cook up a custom mac ’n cheese plate, then add in a burger too, if they wish.
A couple ordering some of the best Mac and Cheese in Jenkins, Virgina.
An historic A-frame turned in Brick and mortar for a local restaurant in Jenkins.
Discover a world of organic delights at Whole Foods Jenkins in Newport News.
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Aerial perspective of Jenkins, where community and natural beauty meet.
Getting around the neighborhood and destinations on I-64
Large parts of Jenkins are pedestrian friendly, and fairly easy to navigate as well, thanks to the orderly, grid-like layout. Themes to street names add a sense of coziness and contribute to the sense of being oriented. One stretch of Jenkins is literary, where famous friends of the pen are paired together: Melville Street and Hawthorne Street follow each other, then Mark Twain Drive and Bret Harte Drive follow each other. Interstate 64 runs in parallel to Warwick Boulevard, making it easy to hop on this major highway and reach destinations like Busch Gardens, about 15 miles north.
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Jenkins Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jenkins, Newport News sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Jenkins, Newport News over the last 12 months is $289,000.
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