$432,677Average Value$201Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Suburban military community along the York River
Brimming with colonial-era history, waterfront recreation and military influences, York Terrace is a multifaceted community on the banks of the York River that defies easy classification. York Terrace is home to Colonial National Historical Park, a National Historical Park at Jamestown that includes the Yorktown Battlefield and the American Revolution Museum. The neighborhood also boasts deep military ties, bracketed between Yorktown Naval Weapons Station and Camp Peary, a 9,000-acre CIA training facility known as “The Farm.” Somehow, York Terrace also has room for Water Country USA, the Mid-Atlantic’s largest waterpark, featuring 1950s-themed rides, attractions, shops and restaurants in the heart of York Terrace. “There’s so much going on in that area, and many of my clients are part of the larger military community,” says Mike Pattison, a Realtor and team leader of Envision VA Home with eXp Realty. “Many people stationed at one of the local bases end up buying and staying for life.”
Colonial Revivals and brick facade ramblers
York Terrace spreads east and west of Interstate 64, which cuts a vertical line down the middle of the community between Williamsburg and the York River. The highways, parks and military bases separate individual subdivisions from one another, creating three distinct residential pockets in York Terrace, each offering a unique sensibility and price point. West of Interstate 64, modest ranch, colonial and split-level homes line the open suburban streetscapes, where many of the large native trees were cleared to make space for manicured lawns and outdoor living space. Further north – bracketed between Queens Lake and New Quarter Park – most mature trees remain, and classic colonial and ranch-style homes are hidden within large wooded lots on dead-end streets. Lastly, a small pocket of new construction and townhouses has recently arrived near the Marquis Shopping District. With so many housing options in York Terrace, the market varies widely, though most homes are priced between $300,000 and $550,000.
Colonial-style homes are very common within the York Terrace community.
Charming brick facade ranch-style homes are common in York Terrace.
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High-marks at York County Schools
Students in York Terrace attend Magruder Elementary School – an A-rated school on Niche with a student-teacher ratio of 18-to-1 – before moving on to Queens Lake Middle School, an A-rated school with the eighth best public school teachers in Virginia according to Niche’s 2024 Best Schools list. Bruton High School has an overall B-plus-rating on Niche, and with an average SAT score of 1170, graduates are regularly accepted to prestigious local universities like Virginia Tech and Georgetown.
Hiking at New Quarter Park and American history at Jamestown
Residents in York Terrace enjoy immediate access to a wide range of historical, recreational and water parks, starting with Colonial National Historical Park and the adjoining National Parkway. Managed by the National Park Service, CNHP is home to both the Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Battlefield – two of the most significant sites in American history – connected by a 23-mile scenic parkway along the wetlands of the York River. New Quarter Park spans 545 acres of woodlands, with hiking trails, picnic shelters, sports facilities, playgrounds and an 18-hole championship disc golf course. Not to be outdone, Water Country USA is the region’s largest waterpark, with rides, attractions, restaurants and entertainment for the whole family.
New Quarter Park in Williamsburg is a great place for hiking and scenic walks on the paths.
New Quarter Park in Williamsburg offers a jungle-gym for local children to climb.
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Shopping at the Marquis Shopping Mall
York Terrace is a car-dependent neighborhood, but residents can quickly access several small shopping centers near Interstate 64. Food Lion Supermarket shares a parking lot with CVS in the James-York Plaza, and the Marquis Shopping Mall is home to familiar national retailers like Target, Kohl’s and Best Buy. Breakfast is served at Shorty’s Diner, a throwback-themed 1950s diner with checkerboard floors, red leather booths and large portions of comfort food. The large industrial taproom and beer garden at Virginia Beer Company bustle with activity every weekend, where locals sample craft beers and food truck fare while they gather for trivia nights, live music and themed parties.
Transportation around York Terrace
York Terrace sits at the narrowest neck of the Newport News peninsula between the James and York Rivers. The community is bisected by Interstate 64, which runs northwest into Richmond – a one-hour drive from York Terrace – and south to Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The Newport News International Airport is served by American Airlines with daily non-stop flights to Charlotte and Philadelphia.
York Terrace is bisected by Interstate 64, providing easy access to local amenities.
The local WATA bus service is available in York Terrace and operates throughout the community.
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Parks in this Area
Highland Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Quarterpath Park
Bicentennial Park
Picnic Area
Walking Paths
Charles E. Brown Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
New Quarter Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Gloucester Point Beach Park
Transit
Airport
Newport News/Williamsburg International
31 min drive
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Pocahontas Trl & Bg Brewery
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Penniman Rd & Magruder Elm
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Pocahontas Trl & Bg Bavaria Lot
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Merrimac Trl & Armstrong Dr
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Penniman Rd & Queens Creek Rd
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Merrimac Trl & 2nd St
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Whittakers Trace & Target
York Terrace Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in York Terrace, Newport News sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in York Terrace, Newport News over the last 12 months is $388,576, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,373
Median Age
38
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,716
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,425
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
44%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
77.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
11/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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