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Accessible suburban living in a coastal city
Located about 5 miles from downtown Norfolk, Sewells Gardens is a residential community that has recently experienced a resurgence in popularity and demand. Realtor Wendy Plemmons with Rose & Womble Realty Company says, “Sewells Gardens is a quaint, older and more established neighborhood with great proximity to Interstate 64.” Largely developed in the 1950s, Sewells Gardens borders tributaries of Wayne Creek and Chesapeake Bay and is close to schools, restaurants, shops and highways. One of the area’s major employers is Naval Station Norfolk, which is also the largest naval base in the world.
Many homes line the shores of Wayne Creek in the Sewells Gardens.
Despite being an older neighborhood, Sewells Gardens has recently seen new constructions pop up.
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New constructions in established Norfolk neighborhood
Sewells Gardens has been replacing older properties with new constructions. Plemmons says, “The neighborhood has newer developments that offer two-story properties with four bedrooms and two car garages;” A drive through the neighborhood will present one with charming bungalow-style houses with tree-filled front yards. Homes in Sewells Gardens feature long driveways and front porches, which are ideal for lingering over morning coffee. The price for a more recent home ranges from $350,000 to $450,000, while a 1940s bungalow is likely priced between $150,000 and $250,000. Resident Sarah Brown, owner of local tailor shop Sarah Brown Original, says, “It’s an older neighborhood that is peaceful and you can also see a lot of newer homes being built here.” In addition, there may be some homes located in designated Flood Zone AE, which may be required to purchase flood insurance.
Homes in Sewells Gardens are often packed closely together, but still have front and back lawns.
Larger homes in Sewells Gardens often have two car garages and shallow front porches.
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Area schools for Sewells Gardens residents
Students in Sewells Gardens are zoned for Norfolk City Public Schools. Area schools include Norview Elementary School and Norview Middle School, both of which have a C-minus rating from Niche. Norview High School has an overall B score and offers advanced STEM courses for top-performing students in the Leadership Center for the Sciences and Engineering (LCSE) program.
Norview Elementary School in Sewells Gardens starts its enrollment in pre-kindergarten.
Norview High School in Sewell's Gardens has an 83% graduation rate.
Norview Middle School is in Sewells Gardens and teaches adolescent students.
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The outdoor life by the Chesapeake Bay
The Norview Community Center features amenities such as an art studio, a game room, a gym and an indoor basketball court. The outdoor splash zone opens each June for residents to cool off in the summer months. Lakewood Park in Norfolk is the closest park to the area and has basketball and tennis courts, a football field and swings and slides. The neighborhood’s proximity to the Lafayette River and the Chesapeake Bay makes for easy access to water activities such as fishing and boating.
Lakewood Park near Sewells Gardens features a small playground for kids.
Sewells Gardens boaters have access to the water at the Lafayette River.
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Waterfront restaurants along the shores
Head to Lidl, which is about 2 miles away and located on North Military Highway, for groceries and prepared food. Additional retailers such as Food Lion, Save A Lot and Walmart are also close by for ease of daily convenience. Area eateries include T’San Japanese Restaurant and Mona Lisa’s Restaurant & Bar. For special occasions, drive to Norfolk and explore waterfront restaurants such as the classic steakhouse Steinhilber’s Restaurant or The Porch on Long Creek, which serves fusion seafood dishes like herb-crusted flounder and specialty sushi rolls.
Lindy's hotdogs are a popular lunch option in the Sewell's Garden neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
T'San is enjoyed by locals for its authentic Japanese cuisine off Tidewater Blvd near the Sewell's Garden neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
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Martitime festival in Norfolk
The city of Norfolk hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Commemorating historic Norfolk and the local Naval community, Norfolk Harborfest is known as the longest-running maritime festival in the country. This nautical bash features a parade of sailing vessels that range from tall ships to cruisers and sailing boats. Additional activities include strongman, acrobatics and pirate shows, naval demonstrations and exhibits, a tug muster competition, a boat-building challenge and grand fireworks display. Bayou Bon Vivant is a celebration of Cajun music, food and art in the region, and the annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival is a two-day outdoor event that invites established artists from all over to celebrate the jazz scene.
Navigating the coast of Norfolk
While some parts of the neighborhood are bikeable, Sewells Gardens remains car-dependent. However, Norfolk’s city center has various public transits, which include the Norfolk Amtrak Station, the Elizabeth River Ferry, the Tide Light Rail and the Hampton Roads Transit. The Norfolk International Airport is located about 3 miles east of the area for spontaneous trips and getaways. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is about 6 miles away for medical care and Interstate 64 is readily available for access to Charlottesville and Richmond.
Sewells Gardens residents have easy access to the Norfolk International Airport.
The Tide Light Rail in Downtown Norfolk is accessible for Sewells Gardens residents.
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On average, homes in Sewells Gardens, Norfolk sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Sewells Gardens, Norfolk over the last 12 months is $303,000.
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