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Coastal living by the Lafayette River
Villa Heights is a small community on the banks of the Lafayette River, which attracts those who love outdoor recreation. Virginia Beach is a popular waterfront location also just 20 miles away. The neighborhood is just 2 miles from downtown Norfolk, making it a draw for commuters. Norfolk has major employers such as Old Dominion University and the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. “Norfolk also has a large military base, which attracts military families,” says Tripp Howerin, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services who has lived in the Hampton Roads area his entire life. “I’d say the majority of my sales have been military families.”
Residents enjoy waterfront living in Villa Heights.
A bird's eye view of the quaint neighborhood of Villa Heights.
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A variety of homes in Villa Heights
The streets of Villa Heights alternate between beach cottages and colonials with proximity to the river that range from $125,000 to $250,000. Residents can find tall marsh grasses running along the waterfront while full trees line the sidewalks. They’ll also find brick row-home-style townhomes ranging from $280,000 to $300,000 and duplexed Victorians ranging from $240,000 to $350,000 with modest porches and backyards.
Victorian homes have small porches and front yards.
Houses sit close to each other on sidewalk-lined streets.
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Premed programs at Blair Middle School
Kids can attend Granby Elementary School, which has a C-minus from Niche, before moving on to Blair Middle. The school has a C and offers students a premed, health and engineering specialty program. Children may advance to Granby High, which has a B-minus and a French bilingual program. Norfolk State University is a public, historically black college that’s 2 miles away.
Students at Granby Elementary School actively engage in diverse extracurricular activities.
Blair Middle School serves children from many surrounding neighborhoods.
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Kayaking at the Virginia Zoo
The local YMCA is located on Granby Street, where organized sports are played. Lafayette Park is a popular destination for athletes, offering a baseball field, tennis and basketball court, and a disc golf course. The park also has a small playground and many pavilions for picnics and barbecues. Lafayette Park is adjacent to the Virginia Zoo, which has over 700 animals to see, from turtles to tigers. Residents can tour the Lafayette River through kayaking offered by the zoo. Activities such as boating and fishing are also done on the river. Sewells Point Golf Course is 4 miles away and has an 18-hole course.
Giraffes say hello to guests at the zoo.
Children enjoy swimming at the close by neighborhood YMCA on Granby.
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Riding down Church Street
The Hampton Roads Transit offers public transportation through bus, helping residents get around town. People drive down Church Street to get to places like work and run errands. The Norfolk International Airport is 5 miles away.
Local barbecue and authentic Mexican food
The Fishin’ Pig Norfolk is a well-known barbecue spot, where locals can enjoy a beer while watching sports. Residents visit Union Taco for Mexican cuisine. Stripers Waterside is in downtown Norfolk, offering fresh seafood on the Elizabeth River. Watergate 5 is used for quick grocery runs, while Walmart is where residents can fully restock food and hygiene items just 3 miles away. People shop at Taylor’s Do It Center for hardware items.
The mac-n-cheese delights the tastebuds at The Fishin' Pig.
Union Taco is a favorite for Mexican cuisine for Villa Heights locals.
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Music festivals on the beach
Residents visit Downtown Norfolk for shows at the Harrison Opera House and exhibitions at the Chrysler Museum of Art. The area holds an annual NEON festival in October; The acronym stands for New Energy of Norfolk. Virginia Beach is roughly 25 minutes away and hosts an annual music festival called Something in the Water in April.
Be sure to catch a show at Harrison Opera House.
The residents of Villa Heights take in
exhibits and art shows at Chrysler Museum of Art.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
780
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,957
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,216
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
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®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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