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Barraud Park

Barraud Park

$237,520 Average Value
$184 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Lower living costs in Barraud Park

Bordering the Lafayette River and less than 20 miles away from the Virginia Beach oceanfront, Norfolk's Barraud Park is a place a sea lover can appreciate. Named after a Norfolk family that settled in the area during Colonial times, Barraud Park's low cost of living and proximity to the coast is a rare combination, making the neighborhood worth considering for home buyers. "It's definitely affordable," says local Realtor Cliff Wells of Century 21 Nachman Realty. "I think you can find a pretty nice house there if you're looking in a lower price range."

Fast-moving housing market

Homes along Barraud Park's grid-style streets can range from $150,000 for a ranch dwelling to upwards of $400,000 for a larger, five-bedroom Craftsman-style home. The area features a blend of homes built as early as the 1920s as well as newly constructed styles. The housing market is relatively quick in Barraud Park with homes often being sold within four to five weeks. "Everything that becomes available gets jumped on pretty quickly right now," Wells says. "There's such a low inventory of housing that if something comes on the market, people are gonna be looking at it, and there's gonna be someone jumping on it."

Extracurriculars at Booker T. Washington High

Students in Barraud Park can go to schools under the Norfolk Public Schools umbrella, including the nearby David Gilbert Jacox Elementary School and James Blair Middle School. Teens may attend Booker T. Washington High School just south of Barraud Park. The high school offers numerous extracurricular clubs and a competitive athletics program.

Play, fish and visit the Virginia Zoo

For a day outdoors, head to Barraud Park Recreation Center and practice your curveball at the community baseball field or test your layup on one of the park's three basketball courts. With picnic shelters and community grills, the park is one of the top spots in the neighborhood for locals to gather during the summer.
Barraud Park sits less than a 2-mile drive from one of the top Zoos in the country. The Virginia Zoo spans 53 acres, featuring over 700 animals including lions, giraffes and rhinoceroses and hosts a regular story-time program for children. The zoo also hosts outdoor concert events during the warmer months. For more close encounters with local wildlife, neighbors can head to the Lafayette River and cast out a line for one of the area's many local species of fish, including striped bass, Atlantic croakers and even the occasional shark.

Southern flavors at locally owned restaurants

No riverside community is complete without a neighborhood seafood restaurant. Bay Seafood is a local favorite, highlighted by its catfish filets and fried scallops. Sitting just west of Barraud Park is Norfolk's Railroad District, which includes restaurants and local breweries settled inside newly refurbished warehouses. Rip Rap Brewing Co. is one of the area's top breweries while Handsome Biscuit is celebrated among Norfolk residents for its loaded hash-tots and, of course, biscuits.

Groceries are only a quick drive away for Barraud Park residents. Grab fresh meats and produce at Harris Teeter, stationed just off Colonial Avenue. To the east, a Walmart Neighborhood Market offers other everyday essentials. The neighborhood is also a 2-mile drive from MacArthur Center — a premier shopping destination in the heart of Norfolk that includes retail stores and food shops.

Interstate 264 to Virginia Beach

Positioned just 2 miles north of Interstate 264, Barraud Park residents have easy access to the highway and are only a short trip from the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Norfolk International

12 min drive

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Barraud Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$349,000
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$384,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
364
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,339
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,358
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

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 Equal Renters and Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,130
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$47,386
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,488

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
67.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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