$234,955Average Value$178Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Up-and-coming in Norfolk
“Bruce’s Park is up-and-coming,” says Cristian Juarez, a Real Estate Agent for ONYX Realty Professionals LLC. “There are new apartments being built there, and it’s a short drive to downtown, the zoo and a good amount of local independent breweries and restaurants.” With downtown Norfolk only a mile west, Bruce’s Park feels fresh and exciting for a somewhat suburban enclave. This residential neighborhood provides residents with a small-town atmosphere close to the hustle and bustle of the city. Within reach of the best that Norfolk has to offer, Bruce’s Park is an up-and-coming residential neighborhood near fantastic theatres, illustrious libraries and access to the entirety of the Hampton Roads area.
Homes and more to come
Ranch duplexes sit nicely beside cottages and four squares in Bruce’s Park. With multifamily and single-family housing available here, this neighborhood has plenty of options for future residents. Due to this unique location, new development is taking place. Homebuyers will see freshly built duplex homes, including Modern Traditional or contemporary Colonial-style homes. In this neighborhood, a three-bedroom home can be listed for $130,000, and a four-bedroom home with a fenced-in backyard can sell for $290,000.
Brick cottage homes on decent sized lots are found in Bruce's Park.
Bruce's Park has a variety of housing styles, including Four Squares with nice sized yards.
New construction houses are easy to find in the Bruce's Park neighborhood.
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Dinner theater
At Waterside Market, residents can find a sprawling complex that mixes taphouses, live music and restaurants like Cogan’s Pizza. Restaurants like Luce offer craft beer on tap to pair with rich Italian dishes like rigatoni pasta splashed in vodka sauce. For a luxurious cocktail experience, theater buffs can wander to Granby Theater for a Murder Mystery Dinner. For a classy experience, locals can see a singer or a jazz session at the Harrison Opera House, a monumental institution used to entertain soldiers during World War II.
Diners of Bruce's Park can head to Waterside District and its variety of restaurants.
Luce is an intimate Italian restaurant in Downtown Norfolk for diners of Bruce's Park.
Residents of Bruce's Park can stop by Luce for authentic, homemade Italian cooking.
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Extensive school programs
Academic life is strongly represented in Bruce’s Park. Jacox Elementary maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1, and Niche gives the school a C-minus overall. Ruffner Middle School also scores a C-minus and offers students language courses, like French and Spanish. B.T. Washington High School has over 50 extracurricular programs available, from forensics to French, and holds a C-minus. Norfolk State University is also nearby and gives youth to the area.
Students in Bruce's Park can attend Jacox Elementary.
Ruffner Middle School has 524 students in grades 6-8 and serves Bruce's Park.
High school students in Bruce's Park are served by B. T. Washington High School.
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Wild excursions, exercise, sports
Bruce’s Park is only 2 miles from the Virginia Zoo, which spans 53 acres and has over 700 animals. An aesthetic stroll can be found within the Chrysler Museum, where modern art encourages visitors to stop and ponder. The Chrysler Museum houses 5,000 years of art and is a must-visit for any resident. To find a good novel, residents go to The Jordan-Newby Anchor branch library at Broad Creek, which has two stories of books, a large children’s area, an art studio and a reading terrace with a community garden. The Kroc Center Hampton Roads has a splash pad for kids, a multilane pool for adults and state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Huntersville Park has a football field, tennis courts and a modern playground full of bright red equipment and unique climbing structures. Goff Street Park is comparatively more modest, with a small playground and walking path to enjoy. Sports are a big part of life here, whether playing or watching them. At the Scope Arena, 11,000 fans can catch a Norfolk Admirals hockey game. Harbor Park is home to the Norfolk Tides, and Baseball America once rated it the best minor league stadium in the country.
The Chrysler Museum of Art is free to the public and is a short way from Bruce's Park.
The Kroc Center Hampton Roads is next to Bruce's Park and has an indoor water park.
Virginia Zoo is just north of Bruce's Park and offers a fun day for the family.
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A public transportation hub
This neighborhood has access to Princess Anne Road, one of the most dependable strips for running errands or finding a place to dine. Route 58, or Virginia Beach Boulevard, offers an 18-mile route straight to Virginia Beach. Interstate 464 also allows residents to reach Chesapeake with an 8-mile drive. Hampton Roads Transit runs bus routes throughout Norfolk and the Hampton Roads area, allowing residents to get around with ease. The Norfolk Amtrak rail rattles through Bruce’s Park, and the station is only 1.5 miles south when residents want to take a spontaneous weekend vacation.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bruce's Park
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bruce's Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bruce's Park, Norfolk sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bruce's Park, Norfolk over the last 12 months is $275,000.
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