Johnna Hughes
ONYX Realty Professionals LLC
(757) 997-2549
84 Total Sales
1 in Sanford
$275,000 Price
Sanford
Gorgeous properties right by the Warwick River are what you’ll find in the charming Sanford suburb. Situated in a tranquil pocket of Newport News, Virginia, Sanford offers residents a blend of amenities and natural beauty.
“The popularity of this area is really driven by being near the water, size and price point of homes and proximity to the military base,” says Justin Wynings, Realtor with RE/MAX Peninsula. “Sanford is an older, established neighborhood and people like the lot sizes.”
The tidy, picturesque streets of Sanford are wide and curving. On a stroll through the neighborhood, you’ll see a variety of architectural styles that include brick ranch homes, split levels and large transitional-style homes. These houses are set back on leafy, level lots that average a half-acre and boast well-tended lawns with mature trees. Long, paved driveways often lead to attached garages, with plenty of overflow parking on the street. In Sanford, you get a three-bedroom, two-bathroom brick ranch for around $250,00 or a four-bedroom, three-bathroom colonial for roughly $425,000. On the riverfront, you’ll find sprawling homes on over an acre of land for upwards of $1 million.
Students in Sanford attend T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School, Mary Passage Middle School and Denbigh High School. These schools all belong to the Newport News City Public Schools district, which earns an overall grade of B- from Niche. Sanford Elementary is within walking distance of many homes in the neighborhood. Denbigh High, located one mile north of the neighborhood, is home to the Aviation Academy, a nationally recognized STEM site that allows students to learn about piloting, engineering and aircraft maintenance.
Immerse yourself in nature at the gorgeous 13-acre Denbigh Park, located just north of Sanford by the Warwick River. Hike trails through the woods, fish off the pier or use the boat ramp to drop in your watercraft for a serene ride. A mile south of Sanford, you’ll find the 279-acre Riverview Farm Park, featuring 2 miles of walking trails, soccer fields, public restrooms and plenty of benches. Bring kids to the 30,000-square-foot Fantasy Farm Playground, where they can climb, slide and swing for hours.
Get all your shopping done 4 miles east at Patrick Henry Mall, which is anchored by four department stores and has dozens of popular retailers. Surrounding the mall, you’ll find many big box stores like Target and Best Buy. You can pick up groceries in this area at Whole Foods or Costco.
When hungry — and if you’re a fan of mac and cheese — head to Matt’s Smackin Macs on Warwick Boulevard. Here, you can enjoy large, creamy bowls of macaroni and cheese in a range of flavors like Jalapeño Bacon and Chicken Bacon Parm, or you could try a chicken bowl instead. If you’re craving Mexican, you’ll find Tacos Mexico a few doors down, serving all the staples like tacos, burritos and nachos.
The Fort Eustis army base is located 5 miles north of Sanford, making a quick and easy commute for those who work on the base. With proximity to Warwick Boulevard and Interstate 64, residents of Sanford can get across town in no time. With a blend of beautiful homes, peaceful nature and city amenities, Sanford checks all the boxes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Johnna Hughes
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Laura Blackwood
Laura Blackwood
CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty
(252) 679-1444
65 Total Sales
1 in Sanford
$330,000 Price
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Rachel Beasley
Rachel Beasley
Own Real Estate LLC
(757) 780-1420
205 Total Sales
1 in Sanford
$359,900 Price
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Marilyn Rivera
Marilyn Rivera
MR Rivera Realty Group
(757) 707-8122
97 Total Sales
2 in Sanford
$260K - $575K Price Range
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Greg Garrett
Greg Garrett
Garrett Realty Partners
(757) 829-7969
535 Total Sales
3 in Sanford
$260K - $336K Price Range
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Andrea Hartnett
Andrea Hartnett
Garrett Realty Partners
(757) 418-6512
69 Total Sales
2 in Sanford
$185K - $275K Price Range
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
Lee's Mill Park
Nicewood Park
Newport News Park
- Camping
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Riverview Farm Park
Colony Pines Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Denbigh Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sanford | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sanford Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sanford, Newport News sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sanford, Newport News over the last 12 months is $415,000, down 67% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$410,000
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$615,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-67%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$410
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
736
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,007
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,654
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
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
1,686
Median Age
47
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$121,638
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,883
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.5%
College Graduates
47.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64%
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®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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