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Robinson Terrace

Robinson Terrace

$336,149 Average Value
$281 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Robinson Terrace is an accessible Newport News neighborhood

Robinson Terrace is a residential Newport News neighborhood. Situated near Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 17, the community offers residents access to much of the Hampton Roads area. Plus, it’s a short drive to the scenic and sprawling Sandy Bottom Nature Park and the convenient City Center at Oyster Point, where residents can run various errands or visit entertainment venues. “That’s an accessible area with a variety of housing options,” says Jessica Concepcion, an associate with Re/Max Peninsula who has lived in Newport News for over 20 years. “It’s a good spot if you want to take in all Newport News has to offer.”

Homes in Robinson Terrace feature spacious, well-manicured front lawns.
Homes in Robinson Terrace feature spacious, well-manicured front lawns.
City Center at Oyster Point, near Robinson Terrace, offers plenty of space for locals to enjoy walks.
City Center at Oyster Point, near Robinson Terrace, offers plenty of space for locals to enjoy walks.
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Midcentury homes and new builds

Homes in Robinson Terrace line quiet, tree-lined streets. Residential roads are secluded and don’t see much traffic, and the neighborhood offers a variety of home styles. Potential homebuyers can find ranch-style properties built from the 1950s to 70s for about $230,000 to $325,000, while Colonial Revivals from the 2010s can cost $375,000 to $525,000. Townhouses are also available, typically costing $250,000 to $310,000, and apartment complexes accommodate a quarter of residents who are renters.

Robinson Terrace offers ranch-style homes with cozy living spaces and classic design.
Robinson Terrace offers ranch-style homes with cozy living spaces and classic design.
Robinson Terrace features a variety of homes, offering options for a wide range of budgets.
Robinson Terrace features a variety of homes, offering options for a wide range of budgets.
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Sandy Bottom Nature Park and Buckroe Beach

The over 450-acre Sandy Bottom Nature Park is just east of the neighborhood. Here, walking trails wind across wetland marshes, through forests and beside Sandy Bottom Lake, where migrating birds fly over the water and rented boats coast through. A nature center with outdoor gardens overlooks the lake, and visitors can learn about the environment through guided walking tours and other programs. For a beach day, Buckroe Beach, one of the area’s most popular, is about 12 miles east.

Near Robinson Terrace, Sandy Bottom Nature Park features miles of dog-friendly hiking trails and walking paths for outdoor lovers.
Near Robinson Terrace, Sandy Bottom Nature Park features miles of dog-friendly hiking trails and walking paths for outdoor lovers.
Robinson Terrace locals love Buckroe Beach nearby for its pier and ocean views.
Robinson Terrace locals love Buckroe Beach nearby for its pier and ocean views.
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Shopping, dining and entertainment at nearby City Center at Oyster Point

City Center at Oyster Point is just north of the neighborhood. This mixed-use facility has restaurants like Hayashi Sushi & Grill and Kitchen 740 Restaurant & Bar, an upscale American eatery with a seasonal menu. City Center’s Chef’s Market Food Hall is a market, brewery and entertainment space that sells everything from ice cream to coffee and hosts duckpin bowling, darts games and open mic nights. Visitors can also shop at spots like LOFT and Kitchen & Bath Shop, catch a movie at Cinemark or attend a wine tasting at Tinto. To the south of Robinson Terrance, locals can go grocery shopping at Walmart Neighborhood Market or Game’s Farmers Market, a family-owned grocery store mainly selling locally grown or sourced produce, meat, and more.

Chef’s Market Food Hall at City Center offers Robinson Terrace residents a delicious variety of dining options all in one place.
Chef’s Market Food Hall at City Center offers Robinson Terrace residents a delicious variety of dining options all in one place.
Robinson Terrace residents can find fresh produce and more at Games Farmers Market.
Robinson Terrace residents can find fresh produce and more at Games Farmers Market.
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Getting around Robinson Terrace

“Because of all the nearby roadways, almost all of Hampton Roads is accessible,” Concepcion says. Interstate 64 runs along the top of the neighborhood, leading about 70 miles to Richmond and continuing throughout the state. The Hampton Roads Parkway and U.S. Route 17 also border the neighborhood, allowing locals to travel throughout Newport News. Bus stops on Route 17 give locals access to the city via public transit. For air travel, the Norfolk International Airport is about 25 miles southeast.

Newport News City Public Schools and nearby private options

Newport News City Public Schools serve Robinson Terrace. Students can attend Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School and Homer L. Hines Middle School, both of which receive C grades from Niche. They can finish their public education at Warwick High, which receives a C-plus and offers an International Baccalaureate program. Peninsula Catholic High School, which serves eighth to 12th graders, is in the neighborhood. Niche grades the school an A and ranks it as the No. 3 Best Catholic High School in the Norfolk area.

Warwick High School is one of the largest schools in the Robinson Terrace area.
Warwick High School is one of the largest schools in the Robinson Terrace area.
Peninsula Catholic High School is a private, college preparatory school in Newport News serving students in grades 9 through 12.
Peninsula Catholic High School is a private, college preparatory school in Newport News serving students in grades 9 through 12.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Newport News/Williamsburg International

15 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Robinson Terrace US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Robinson Terrace Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$610,900
Median Sale Price
$241,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$879,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$929,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$241,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-69%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$281

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
783
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,749
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,762
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

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
2,900
Median Age
37
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$84,455
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,946

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
31.3%
Advanced Degrees
21%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
82.5%
Above the national average
65.1%

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®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

15 / 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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