Quinton offers a blend of country living and suburban comfort
Quinton is a growing community between Richmond and Williamsburg where suburban homes and countryside meet. It’s not uncommon to pass cornfields and cow pastures as you drive through the area, but new housing developments bring an increasingly suburban feel. Interstate 64 makes travel easy, and locally owned businesses preserve Quinton’s small-town feel. Though the area is changing, Quinton is still a great spot for buyers who want a slower pace while still being under an hour from a city.
Housing ranges from new subdivisions to spacious rural lots
Quinton has a wide variety of housing, but most of it is new construction in suburban-style subdivisions. “It’s a small-town community,” says Marion Gary, a Quinton resident and a Realtor with Lee Conner Realty and Associates, "and a community that’s growing rapidly as well. There’s a lot of new home subdivisions in the area.” These new homes have New Traditional styles that often take inspiration from Craftsman architecture. On average, homes sit on half-acre lots, though you can find properties with over a dozen acres and some with smaller, low-maintenance yards.
How much it costs to live in Quinton
The median home sale price in Quinton is in the mid-$400,000s, higher than the median in Richmond and Eastern Henrico but below that of Providence Forge and New Kent. “It’s a competitive market, especially on the resale side,” Gary says. Most homes, including new construction, range from the mid-$100,000s to the upper $500,000s, while custom homes and those on several acres range from the lower $600,000s to around $1.1 million. Some houses may also have monthly HOA fees, which vary by subdivision.
New Kent Public Schools serve the area
Kids can attend New Kent Public Schools, which has three elementary schools. Most will go to Quinton Elementary School, which opened in 2022. When they get older, they can go to New Kent High School, which has an Early College Academy that allows them to earn an associate degree alongside their high school diploma.
Rural scenery and neighborhood gathering places
Quinton has a blend of rural areas and suburban neighborhoods, and it’s not uncommon to see a subdivision entrance near grazing cows. Many subdivisions have walking paths and common areas where you can get to know your neighbors. Pine Fork Park serves as a community gathering space for everyone, hosting kids’ baseball games and the annual New Kent Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat. The park also has an off-leash dog park, a playground and pickleball courts.
How long it takes to get to Richmond and other cities
Commuters have easy access to I-64 and U.S. Route 60, which lead to nearby cities. You can drive to:
- Downtown Richmond in under 30 minutes
- Williamsburg in around 40 minutes
- Newport News in around an hour
- Norfolk in an hour and a half
Locally owned restaurants and Food Lion are nearby
If you’re hungry or need to pick up groceries, Food Lion and a collection of restaurants are along New Kent Highway and Route 60. “The restaurants are family-owned,” Gary says. “They’re not big chains, so it still has a small-town vibe to it but plenty of selection.” You can grab a bite at:
- Sun’s Café, a sushi and hibachi restaurant
- Third Base Grill, a sports bar serving classic pub fare
- Maria’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant, which offers delivery to much of the area
- Early Bird Café, a food truck serving coffee and breakfast
Retail shopping at stores like Target and JCPenney is a short drive away in Montrose.
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Annie Franklin
