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Waterfront community near larger cities
Poquoson West offers a coastal community near Newport News and the Chesapeake Bay. “It’s a beautiful waterfront community that feels like a small town, but you’re only 15 minutes away from the action,” says Christopher Griebel, Realtor with RE/MAX Connect, who has been selling homes for a decade and was born and raised in the area. In Poquoson West, residents find a feeling of community but aren’t isolated from the cities nearby.
The tradition of watermen on the Chesapeake can be witnessed in Poquoson West.
Wythe Creek Rd. is the main retail area of Poquoson West, with many options to shop and eat.
Looking across Bennett Creek at waterfront properties in Poquoson West.
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Cherished homes in Poquoson West
The neighborhood offers Colonial Revival and New Traditional style homes with manicured lawns and paved driveways. Homes range from $445,000 to $600,000. Residents also live in newly constructed American Craftsman homes ranging from $600,000 to $850,000, with wooded, fenced yards.
A Poquoson West brick ranch-style home in a quiet subdivision.
Various architectural styles can be found in Poquoson West.
A newer home, located in Poquoson West, awaits the festive season.
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Highly-rated schools
For kindergarten through second grade, children can attend Poquoson Primary School, which has a B-minus from Niche. For grades 3 through 5, kids move on to Poquoson Elementary School, which boasts an A-minus from Niche. Students advance to Poquoson Middle School, which also boasts an A-minus from Niche and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. “There are smaller classroom sizes compared to other Hampton areas,” Griebel says. “Many people in town are involved in the education programs.” Kids may move on to Poquoson High School, which has a B-minus from Niche and offers students a garden where they grow produce like carrots, broccoli, watermelon and blueberries.
Poquoson Elementary School serves grades 3-5 and has an A- rating on Niche,
Poquoson Middle School is a great school with an A- rating on Niche.
Poquoson High School holds a B+ rating with Niche.
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Hitting the river and the trails
Residents can get a breath of fresh air at Poquoson Municipal Park, which has a large field and picnic areas. The park hosts the annual seafood festival in October. “The seafood festival is probably the biggest event of the year. At least 50 to 60 vendors visit from all over,” Griebel says. The neighborhood has kayaking and canoeing trails for water lovers. Or locals can visit the Chesapeake Bay for waterfront views.
The Poquoson Library serves the community through programs for both young and old.
Looking across Bennett Creek at waterfront properties in Poquoson West.
Poquoson Two Tree Park is one of several parks located in Poquoson West.
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Restaurants and shops in Poquoson West
Most residents use Farm Fresh for restocking grocery and health items. Sheffield’s Grocery, which is family-owned, is another place for quick errands. On the weekends, residents can drive down Virginia State Highway 172 to indulge in Mexican food at Chiri’s Latin Kitchen. Or they stop at Poquoson Diner, a mom-and-pop shop that serves American staples.
The Poquoson Diner has a small bar to enjoy a drink with friends.
Farm Fresh is a busy, full-service, grocery store in Poquoson West.
A Food Lion employee ensures that the very best produce is available in Poquoson West.
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The Mariners' Museum, is a nationally renowned nautical museum near Poquoson West.
Astronomy, Christmas celebrations and more
Space enthusiasts can explore the wonders of the universe at the Langley NASA Research Center. In the summer, residents can take a quick 41-mile day trip to Virginia Beach or book a flight through the Newport News/Williamsburg Airport, which is 9 miles away. They can also drive 8 miles away to Newport News to experience the many museums it offers. In the winter, the neighborhood hosts an annual Christmas parade on Wythe Creek Road. “Our float won last year for ‘best float,’ and we are trying to do that again,” Griebel says.
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On average, homes in Poquoson West, Poquoson sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Poquoson West, Poquoson over the last 12 months is $517,500, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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