Estabrook
Estabrook streets filled with variety of homes
No two homes in Estabrook are alike. Some residential streets are lined with sidewalks, while others feature grassy lawns stretching to the road. Many of those lawns are decorated with bushes and trees. The architectural styles that fill the neighborhood include bungalows, Colonial Revivals and Foursquares from the 20th century, and new traditional two-story homes built in the 2010s. Prices typically range from $225,000 to $300,000, although newer homes have sold for close to $400,000.
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Shopping and dining in southern Estabrook
Locals can eat an authentic Mexican dinner at Los Primos Tortilleria y Rosticeria, which sits in the neighborhood’s southern part. Chain restaurants in Estabrook include Waffle House and Hardee’s and the Newport News chain Greater Grinders Submarines. People can get groceries at Piggly Wiggly and fresh fish at George’s Seafood Market. There is a Dollar General in Estabrook, and shoppers can find essentials at Home Depot and Target along Military Highway, about a 3-mile drive away. MacArthur Center is a mall about 4 miles away in Downtown Norfolk that features several shopping and dining options, including Lush and Johnny Rockets.
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Locals enjoy events in and around Estabrook
Estabrook Civic League holds events for residents throughout the year, including a yard sale every September and an Annual Christmas Party. There is also plenty to do outside of the neighborhood. “There’s always something going on from April to October,” Harris says. Besides weekly Friday night events in Ocean View, Downtown Norfolk hosts several celebrations, including the Annual Parade of Nations. Representatives from every nation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, will come together for the 71st anniversary of this parade in 2024.Norfolk schools embrace the arts
Estabrook students are part of Norfolk City Public Schools and can start at Coleman Place Elementary School. They can then attend Norview Middle School before going to Booker T. Washington High School. All three schools receive a C-minus from Niche. Students at Booker T. Washington can enroll in the Academy of Arts, which offers concentrations in art, dance, theatre, vocal performance and instrumental music. Besides a rigorous course load focused on the arts, students can work internships and shadow professionals or attend seminars at universities, including Norfolk State University, about 3 miles from Estabrook.Old Dominion University is about 5 miles outside the neighborhood and features seven academic programs focusing on the arts, including creative writing and cinema. These programs make up a fraction of the more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degrees at the university.
Five Points Park opens near Estabrook
Five Points Civic Park and Plaza, about 1 mile away, opened in October 2023, making it the closest park to Estabrook in the Norfolk area. The new park features a walking and biking trail, a community garden, a playground and an entertainment pavilion that the city hopes will host live music regularly throughout the year. For anyone looking for a longer hike, the 10-and-a-half-mile Elizabeth River Trail starts in Downtown Norfolk. While in the city, people can catch a hockey game at the Norfolk Scope Arena or a concert at The NorVa.High school students qualify for free public transit
Estabrook is about 1 and a half miles from Interstate 64, which connects with Interstate 264 and carries drivers into major Virginia cities, including Virginia Beach. Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has several bus routes that take passengers from Estabrook to Downtown and offers the Student Freedom Pass, which gives kids between 13 and 17 years old unlimited free rides until two months after their high school graduation or their 18th birthday, whichever is later. HRT also manages the Light Rail, which runs along the Elizabeth River. Norfolk International Airport is about 3 miles away and offers direct flights to more than 40 US destinations and connections to international ones.Health care and home protection in Estabrook
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, one of five Level One Trauma Centers in the state, is about 5 miles from Estabrook. Part of Eastern Virginia Medical Center, this hospital is known for its heart and vascular care. The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters and Eastern Virginia Medical School are also part of the medical center. As an AE Flood Zone, which means that there is a 1% annual chance of flooding, homeowners who have a government-backed mortgage are required to have flood insurance.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Heidi Johnson
Heidi Johnson
Bunch Real Estate Inc.
(757) 663-4122
65 Total Sales
1 in Estabrook
$249,900 Price
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Rhonda McLemore
Rhonda McLemore
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 Nachman Realty
(757) 210-7479
116 Total Sales
2 in Estabrook
$180K - $380K Price Range
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Alphradezsa 'Lexi' Church
Alphradezsa 'Lexi' Church
Creed Realty
(757) 909-6138
111 Total Sales
1 in Estabrook
$303,500 Price
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Jamese Harte
Jamese Harte
Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
(757) 993-4155
112 Total Sales
1 in Estabrook
$369,600 Price
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Mary Barclay
Mary Barclay
World Class Realty
(757) 982-8776
103 Total Sales
1 in Estabrook
$361,900 Price
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Robyn Slocum
Robyn Slocum
Iron Valley Real Estate Hampton Roads
(757) 703-4769
104 Total Sales
2 in Estabrook
$175K - $232K Price Range
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
Lakewood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Ingleside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Barraud Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- River
River Oaks Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Estabrook | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Estabrook Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Estabrook, Norfolk sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Estabrook, Norfolk over the last 12 months is $379,000, down 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$419,020
Median Sale Price
$379,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$480,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
135
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-53%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,015
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,401
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,816
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$950 - $1,450 per month
- Sherwood Forest Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 825+ Sq Ft
- 2803 Early St
- Norfolk, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,980
Median Age
38
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,085
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,590
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86%
College Graduates
18.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
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®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23
/ 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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