Fairmount Park
Diverse home styles and sizes in Fairmount Park
The neighborhood is mostly made up of small 1950s bungalows, ranch styles and Cape Cods, often selling in the $200,000 range. Larger traditional-style architecture gained popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, typically starting around $300,000. These homes tend to feature gabled roofs with symmetrical windows, and they usually house three to four bedrooms. Sidewalks throughout Fairmount Park are shaded by Norfolk’s signature crape myrtle trees, draped over the many front lawns in the area. Driveways are common as well, although street parking is often required for households with more than one vehicle.
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From Model Elementary to Maury High
Fairmount Park students can attend Norfolk Public Schools. The district serves about 27,000 students starting at age 3 and employs over 2,500 teachers across dozens of schools. Primary students can attend Willard Model Elementary School, which rates a C on Niche and then head to Norview Middle, which scores a C-minus. Maury High School earns a B-plus and offers diverse extracurricular opportunities and sports teams. Students may participate in various clubs including drama, band, anime and chess. Some of the many sports programs include field hockey, football, basketball and volleyball.Gathering at Shoop
Shoop Park, at the southern end of Fairmount Park, is regarded by locals as the neighborhood’s best feature. The 5-acre, fully fenced park offers amenities including a colorful playground with multiple climbing structures, a splash pad and water play area and athletic facilities. Shoop Park offers a field, basketball hoops and bocce ball courts. Shaded picnic shelters and park benches are spaced along the paved trail around the park’s perimeter, along with exercise stations. About 2 miles east is the Virginia Zoo, an attraction home to over 150 different species.
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Groceries at Food Lion and burgers at Manny’s
While a Food Lion is located in Fairmount Park, residents are also within 4 miles of many department and grocery stores, including Harris Teeter, Lowe’s, Target and a Walmart Supercenter. Manny’s Burger, at the corner of Lafayette Boulevard, is a popular dining staple in the neighborhood. Open since the 1950s, the restaurant offers a no-frills menu, featuring just a few items, including burgers, fries and sweet tea.Equal distances between Interstates 64 and 264
Fairmount Park sits about 3 miles south of Interstate 64, 3 miles north of Interstate 264 and 3 miles northeast of downtown Norfolk. The neighborhood is about 4 miles from the Norfolk International Airport, and the Hampton Roads Transit system provides public bus services throughout the area. “This area offers more public transportation than other parts of Norfolk, and traffic is relatively moderate,” Boyer concludes. Residents are about 5 miles to the closest civilian health center, Sentara Leigh Hospital.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Maritza Brandon
Maritza Brandon
The Real Estate Group
(757) 908-6334
93 Total Sales
2 in Fairmount Park
$245K - $265K Price Range
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Crystal Hicks
Crystal Hicks
1st Class Real Estate Norfolk
(757) 856-6192
49 Total Sales
2 in Fairmount Park
$232K - $279K Price Range
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Nicole Glocker
Nicole Glocker
Iron Valley Real Estate Hampton Roads
(757) 654-2571
209 Total Sales
2 in Fairmount Park
$335K - $435K Price Range
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Diana Brink
Diana Brink
A Better Way Realty, Inc.
(252) 302-2160
436 Total Sales
1 in Fairmount Park
$375,000 Price
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Amy Bonicoro
Amy Bonicoro
1st Class Real Estate-Equity Group
(757) 210-3494
81 Total Sales
3 in Fairmount Park
$167K - $258K Price Range
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Lea' Marie Ngowakl
Lea' Marie Ngowakl
Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty
(757) 866-4954
187 Total Sales
1 in Fairmount Park
$317,500 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
Lakewood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Pollard Street Playground
Lafayette Residence Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Barraud Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- River
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairmount Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairmount Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairmount Park, Norfolk sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairmount Park, Norfolk over the last 12 months is $369,500, up 109% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$379,900
Median Sale Price
$369,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$379,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$282,449
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$749,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
173
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
109%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,863
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1941
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,350
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,883
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,120
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,049
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$910 - $1,070 per month
- Stonebridge Manor Senior Adult Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 5432 Tidewater Dr
- Norfolk, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,376
Median Age
38
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,687
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,392
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 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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Lakewood
Waterfront estates in central Norfolk with private boat docks
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A Norfolk neighborhood with grid-style roads bordering the Lafayette River
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