Broad Creek
Driving or busing down East Princess Anne Road
Commuters heading to downtown Norfolk for work drive down East Princess Anne Road or East Virginia Beach Boulevard. Hampton Roads Transit buses also run along both routes for those who prefer public transportation. And when the urge hits to spend the day in Virginia Beach, drivers hop on Interstate 264, which lies south of Norfolk State University. Homeowners don’t have to go far to find churches in Broad Creek. There are five throughout the neighborhood, including Unity Lutheran Church and Woodland Avenue Baptist Church.
Wide streets lined with bungalows and Cape Cods
The grid-style streets of Broad Creek are lined with paved sidewalks and mature trees. Most of these single-family homes feature Cape Cod, bungalow and national-style designs. “I think it’s more of a traditional neighborhood. It’s more of an established neighborhood, so there’s not much new construction going on. I don’t see too many investment properties,” says Kenneth Foster with COVA Home Realty, a Realtor with over nine years of experience. Some residents live in the townhouses east of the Broad Creek Apartments. A three-bedroom home built in the 1950s with over 1,000 square feet, a moderate yard and uncovered parking can sell for around $250,000, while a four-bedroom home built in the 2010s with over 2,000 square feet, an attached garage and a large yard can sell in the $375,000 range. Because most homes have uncovered parking that can fit a couple of cars, it’s common to see vehicles parked along the wide streets.The CAP Index gives Broad Creek a crime score of 5 out of 10, with 4 being the national average. The neighborhood has an above-average rate of violent crimes. Broad Creek Civic League works in the area with holiday food drives and monthly meetings to connect neighbors with community leaders and discuss ways to improve the neighborhood.
Jesse's Place sees a crowd for lunch and breakfast
Residents pick up groceries at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Princess Anne Road or the Piggly Wiggly down the street. The Broad Creek Shopping Center, 3 miles away on Military Highway, has even more retail options, including Target, Ashley Stewart and Home Depot. After working up a sweat at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, locals can head across the street to Be A J Juice Bar for fresh smoothies, cold-pressed juices or jerk chicken wraps. Jesse’s Place is a local diner where hungry people go to order pancakes and coffee for breakfast or a club sandwich and apple pie for lunch. For a fun night on the town, residents can drive 3 miles to downtown Norfolk to explore the bars and restaurants there.
Becoming a leader at Norview High
Richard Bowling Elementary School, which earns a C-minus from Niche, sits next door to the Jordan-Newby Library north of the Broad Creek homes and welcomes young students to learn. Ruffner Academy middle school also receives a C-minus and is the next step students take before transitioning to the B-rated Norview High School. Norview is home of the Pilots and offers advanced courses through their Leadership Center for Sciences and Engineering program (LCSE). Norfolk State University is within walking distance of Broad Creek, making it easy to head to campus for class, work or a basketball game.
Fruit trees and walking trails at Broad Creek Legacy Park
In 2021, the City of Norfolk built the Broad Creek Legacy Park as part of a plan to refresh local neighborhoods. Visitors can walk along paved paths that wind around the grassy area, bring their kids to hang out on the playground equipment or relax in the sun on one of the many benches. The park also includes an urban orchard open for visitors to pick fresh fruit from the trees. Homeowners live within walking distance of the Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads, where members can drop their kids off for fun programs before heading to a fitness class or the pool. The Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek sits north of the homes and offers Lo-Fi Study Hour for students and game nights on Tuesdays for teens.
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Rylee Doyle
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Florence Boyd
Florence Boyd
Patriot Property Management
(757) 568-8696
53 Total Sales
1 in Broad Creek
$270,000 Price
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Sue DeValdes
Sue DeValdes
BHHS RW Towne Realty
(757) 906-3954
104 Total Sales
1 in Broad Creek
$310,000 Price
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Lea' Marie Ngowakl
Lea' Marie Ngowakl
Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty
(757) 866-4954
186 Total Sales
1 in Broad Creek
$210,000 Price
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Alphradezsa 'Lexi' Church
Alphradezsa 'Lexi' Church
Creed Realty
(757) 909-6138
111 Total Sales
1 in Broad Creek
$250,000 Price
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Jay Hassell
Jay Hassell
Keller Williams Town Center
(757) 799-1473
181 Total Sales
1 in Broad Creek
$299,000 Price
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Mary Barclay
Mary Barclay
World Class Realty
(757) 982-8776
103 Total Sales
1 in Broad Creek
$255,000 Price
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
Ballentine Bark Park
Shoop Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Ingleside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Barraud Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- River
Reservoir Avenue Mini Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Goff Street Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Broad Creek Legacy Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Broad Creek | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Broad Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Broad Creek, Norfolk sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Broad Creek, Norfolk over the last 12 months is $297,175.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$317,445
Median Sale Price
$297,175
Median Single Family Sale Price
$649,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$281,850
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$312,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
630
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,618
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,621
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
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
1,543
Median Age
39
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,972
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,687
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.2%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 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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