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Stuart Gardens

Stuart Gardens

$189,761 Average Value
$159 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Stuart Gardens offers access to the shore and affordable homes

Stuart Gardens is a Newport News neighborhood along the coast. This waterfront community is home to Anderson Park, where locals can sunbathe by the shore or get active on sports courts. Stuart Gardens offers more affordable homes than many parts of the city, and potential buyers can find historic homes they can put their stamp on or move-in-ready new builds. “If you’re a first-time homebuyer or investor, this is a great time to get involved,” says Jessica Concepcion, an associate with Re/Max Peninsula and an over-two-decade Newport News resident. “This is an up-and-coming city.”

Built for defense workers in the 1940s, Stuart Gardens is a living piece of Newport News history.
Built for defense workers in the 1940s, Stuart Gardens is a living piece of Newport News history.
Solid, simple, and built to last — the brick ranchers of Stuart Gardens are neighborhood classics.
Solid, simple, and built to last — the brick ranchers of Stuart Gardens are neighborhood classics.
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Hanging out at shoreside parks

“There’s so much to do,” Concepcion says. “There are so many parks in the area, and this neighborhood is close to so much.” In Stuart Gardens, Anderson Park pushes up to the Newport News Channel. Here, locals can sunbathe on sandy shores, compete on the sports courts or walk by the water. The adjacent Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park also has a public beach, as well as a fishing pier that reaches into the water. Buckroe Beach, one of the area’s most popular, is about 11 miles away and gives residents access to the Chesapeake Bay.

Anderson Park basketball court sits at the edge of the city and the edge of the water.
Anderson Park basketball court sits at the edge of the city and the edge of the water.
Fishermen can find peace on the pier at Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park.
Fishermen can find peace on the pier at Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park.
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Variety of home styles

Small cottages, Colonial Revivals and American Foursquares line the neighborhood’s weather-worn streets. Buyers can find a variety of types of properties here, from fixer-uppers to new builds. Homes that may need work can cost $100,000 to $200,000, while a renovated historic home might run in the $250,000 to $350,000 range. Recently built New Traditional properties can cost between $375,000 to $450,000. The neighborhood also has many apartment complexes, accommodating the nearly three-fourths of residents who rent.

From foundation to finish, these new builds reflect the future of Stuart Gardens: bold, hopeful, and built to last.
From foundation to finish, these new builds reflect the future of Stuart Gardens: bold, hopeful, and built to last.
Restored with care, rooted in history — the homes of Stuart Gardens blend the past with the present.
Restored with care, rooted in history — the homes of Stuart Gardens blend the past with the present.
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Nearby shopping and dining

Residents must travel outside their neighborhood to eat out or shop. The nearest grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, is about 2 miles away. Chain restaurants and fast-food establishments are also nearby. To eat out, folks can head to Pearlie’s Restaurant, just outside the neighborhood, which serves soups, salads and sandwiches.

Piggly Wiggly is where community and convenience come together in Stuart Gardens.
Piggly Wiggly is where community and convenience come together in Stuart Gardens.
McDonald’s serves as a quick stop for locals and travelers alike near the heart of Stuart Gardens.
McDonald’s serves as a quick stop for locals and travelers alike near the heart of Stuart Gardens.
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Students go to Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News City Public Schools serve Stuart Gardens. Students can attend Sedgefield Elementary and Huntington Middle, both of which get C-minus scores from Niche. They can finish their public education at Menchville High School, which earns a B and offers 20 Advanced Placement classes. The Discovery STEM Academy is also in the neighborhood. The application-based school gets a C-minus from Niche and has a curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and math.

Menchville High School has a student-teacher ration of 17 to 1.
Menchville High School has a student-teacher ration of 17 to 1.
Discovery STEM Academy offers hands-on learning focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.
Discovery STEM Academy offers hands-on learning focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Getting around Stuart Gardens

Stuart Gardens is located near major roadways that allow folks to travel throughout the Hampton Roads area. It’s a short drive to Interstate 664, which leads across the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel to Suffolk. I-664 also connects to Interstate 64, which leads about 80 miles to Richmond and continues throughout the state. A few bus stops in the neighborhood allow residents to travel throughout the city via public transit. For air travel, the Norfolk International Airport is about 23 miles away.

Higher-than-average crime rates

The neighborhood receives a 5 out of 10 on the CAP Index Crime Score compared to the national average of 4 out of 10. Potential residents should be advised that the neighborhood gets high scores for violent crimes.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Newport News/Williamsburg International

24 min drive

Bus

Hampton & Chestnut

Bus

25th & Parish

Bus

16th & Roanoke

Bus

16th & Chestnut

Bus

25th & Roanoke

Bus

Garden & 16th

Bus

Hampton & Oak

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Stuart Gardens US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Stuart Gardens Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$176,000
Median Sale Price
$150,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$150,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-48%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$159

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
611
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,376
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,685
Median Age
34
Population under 18
32.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$25,187
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,490

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
78.7%
College Graduates
5.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.2%

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®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

42 / 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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