Roosevelt Gardens
The community gathers along Tarrallton Drive
The Tarrallton Community Center sits right next to Tarrallton Elementary School. Kids can visit right after school to join in on the Schools Out Afternoon Recreation program. The center also hosts creative art classes and educational workshops for residents. Locals young and old visit the Community Center for family game nights. Outside the community center, Tarrallton Parks spans 70 acres. It has six baseball diamonds, a playground, soccer fields and tennis courts for everyone to enjoy. Those who live along Mona Avenue visit the pocket park there to hang out on the playground equipment or sit in the shade of the many trees to enjoy a book.
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Residents walk past Cape Cods and ranch homes
Roosevelt Gardens features homes from the 1950s and 1960s. Three-bedroom homes often sell for 200,000, while four-bedroom homes might sell for $300,000. This neighborhood is filled with tree-lined sidewalks and crosswalks, making it easy for residents to walk around the neighborhood. “Many of the homes are little ranch homes and what we like to call our Norfolk special, which are our Cape Cods,” says Mclemore. Near the Little Creek Reservoir or what locals call “Pretty Lake,” larger waterfront retreats feature their own marinas, giving homeowners direct access to take their boats out and explore the Chesapeake Bay or fish for largemouth bass.
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Community events organized by the Civic League
The Roosevelt Gardens Civic League promotes the safety and well-being of residents, businesses and homes with community clean-ups and public events. Every winter, the community gets together to see boats decorated with Christmas lights sail over Pretty Lake. The Civic League also hosts an annual Easter Egg Drop for kids to hunt for colorful eggs.Azalea Inn welcomes locals to relax and unwind
Roosevelt Gardens has a few restaurants that will satisfy any craving for Mexican, Greek or Italian food, including Mi Pueblo Mexican and Antonio’s Pizza & Italian Ristorante. The Azalea Inn Sports Bar welcomes guests to sit inside the cozy tavern or relax in the outdoor seating. They serve up authentic Greek cuisine and friendly service alongside their beloved arcade. “Azalea Inn is a local favorite and family-owned restaurant with great pizza and a game room. Everyone loves to go here,” says Mclemore. When locals want to enjoy brunch, they visit Little Creek Diner.Residents who want to upgrade their wardrobes head to Roosevelt Gardens Shopping Center. They might stop in Hibbett Sports, Cato Fashions or It’s Fashion Metro. The Kindred Spirt Gift Shop welcomes anyone looking for metaphysical items, crystals, candles, jewelry and herbs. When it comes to shopping for groceries, residents stock up at the nearby Walmart or Save a Lot.
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Fun surrounds Tarrallton Elementary
Students in Roosevelt Gardens are within walking distance of Tarrallton Elementary School, which gets a C-plus from Niche. Tarrallton Elementary is a Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School for its dedication to aiding Military-connected students. Kids later move on to Azalea Gardens Middle School and wrap up their education journeys at Lake Taylor High School, both of which get a C from Niche.
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Drive Interstate 65 or take a flight
Fly out of Norfolk International Airport to New York, Georgia or Texas. Chesapeake Blvd connects residents to Interstate 64. Locals might take Interstate 64 to visit Chesapeake or take the exit to Interstate 264 toward Norfolk. If you want to venture out, “East Beach is a brand-new development with a lot of up-and-coming restaurants and businesses popping up,” says Mclemore. It's only three miles away, where you can enjoy the sea breeze while swimming or kayaking.Military families and civilians who want cozy homes and easy access to big city amenities without the chaos of living in Norfolk find their place in Roosevelt Gardens.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Todd Morton
Todd Morton
AtCoastal Realty
(877) 623-5533
73 Total Sales
3 in Roosevelt Gardens
$231K - $335K Price Range
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Craig Snyder
Craig Snyder
Dash-2 Real Estate
(757) 500-0927
56 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt Gardens
$507,000 Price
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Angela Evans
Angela Evans
Swell Realty Co
(757) 799-4493
69 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt Gardens
$227,000 Price
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Eletha Williams
Eletha Williams
CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty
(757) 699-1179
13 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt Gardens
$245,000 Price
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Marie DePedro
Marie DePedro
World Class Realty
(757) 563-1431
130 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt Gardens
$256,800 Price
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Hope Sinclair
Hope Sinclair
Homes by Angelia Realty & Property Management Company
(757) 979-3691
34 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt Gardens
$284,900 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
Tarrallton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Bay Oaks Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Bill Harbert Recreation and Fishing Pier
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Trails
Norfolk Botanical Garden
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Parking Lot
Tanners Creek Playground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Pretty Lake Playground
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Roosevelt Gardens | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Roosevelt Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Roosevelt Gardens, Norfolk sell after 108 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Roosevelt Gardens, Norfolk over the last 12 months is $559,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$545,020
Median Sale Price
$559,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$559,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,394
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,375
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,482
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 2pm
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
3,840
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,602
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,218
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.1%
College Graduates
26.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
% Population in Labor Force
61.1%
On par with 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®
42
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31
/ 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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