Downtown Suffolk
Neighborhood in Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk City County 23434
Small businesses thrive on North Main Street
Washington Street runs through the heart of Downtown Suffolk City. Locals walk the wide sidewalks to shop at the Treasured Memories consignment shop or Stephanie’s Fashion Boutique. North Main Street has a variety of dining options, including The Plaid Turnip, Brighter Day Café and Harper’s Table. But that’s just a taste of the restaurants locals can enjoy downtown. There are plenty of cafes, sit-down restaurants and bars to visit. The Suffolk Visitor Center Pavillion hosts a farmers market throughout the year. Residents can shop there to get fresh produce in the summer and Christmas treats in the winter.
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Nutty for peanuts
Suffolk celebrates being the peanut capital of the world with the annual Suffolk Peanut Fest in October. The first festival was held in 1941, and it’s been a crowd-pleaser ever since. Residents drive down Carolina Road to hop on carnival rides, eat tasty treats or compete in the peanut butter sculpting contest. For more laidback fun, residents visit the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts to catch a live show. Visitors might see a musical, hear the local orchestra or watch a play. The Suffolk Center also hosts their annual Suffolk Plein Air Festival to display unique pieces from artists around the country.Three-bedroom homes cheaper than those in Chesapeake
Single- and multi-family homes fill the downtown area. A remodeled shotgun home with two bedrooms might sell for $200,000. Future homeowners might find a brand-new national-style home with three bedrooms for $350,000. “People move here to get bigger homes for less than you would spend in other cities,” says Harrell. Most homes have been standing since the early 1900s and 1960s. “There are lots of people moving here to buy homes, but new multi-family and rental buildings are being built,” says Harrell.
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Getting around with Suffolk Transit
Wide concrete sidewalks line the streets in Downtown Suffolk City. If residents don’t want to walk or bike around town, public buses run throughout the city to take locals all over Suffolk. The sidewalks around the homes are narrow but still provide a walking path for those who want to get their steps in. Most residents park their cars on the street because not every home features a driveway. If a home does have a driveway, it often provides uncovered parking for the homeowner. “The area has a slower pace than nearby cities like Chesapeake,” says Harrell. “If you want to leave your area and drive back roads, it’s easy to do. We also have less people, so there’s not as much traffic to deal with.”King’s Fork High has basketball MVPs
Kids in Downtown Suffolk start their education journeys at Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Niche gives BTWES a C-minus from Niche. After elementary school, students move on to John F. Kennedy Middle School. This school receives a C grade from Niche. King’s Fork High School has a championship-winning girls’ basketball team and marching band for students to join. Kids who want to study subjects such as dance, musical theatre or instrumental music can audition for The Governor’s School for the Arts. King’s Fork High earns a C-plus grade from Niche.
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Easy streams on Nansemond River
When locals want a relaxing day on the water, they visit Constant’s Wharf Park and Marina. Residents visit to go kayaking or canoeing along the Nansemond River. “The Wharf puts on the TGIF Summer Concert series every year,” says Harrell. “Different bands play live music down by the river.” Peanut Park has a baseball and softball field open for young athletes to swing for the fences. Further down the road is Planters Park. Here, kids can climb around on the playground equipment or soar on the swings.
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Rylee Doyle
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Radonna Grace
Radonna Grace
A Better Way Realty Inc.
(757) 891-6943
49 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Suffolk
$159K - $190K Price Range
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Alphradezsa 'Lexi' Church
Alphradezsa 'Lexi' Church
Creed Realty
(757) 909-6138
112 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Suffolk
$200,000 Price
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Ashley Parker
Ashley Parker
AtCoastal Realty
(757) 453-1468
26 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Suffolk
$80K - $275K Price Range
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Meagan Herigstad
Meagan Herigstad
Inlet Realty
(757) 979-3455
11 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Suffolk
$225,000 Price
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Rachel Beasley
Rachel Beasley
Own Real Estate LLC
(757) 780-1420
201 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Suffolk
$35,500 Price
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Brent Weaver
Brent Weaver
The Real Estate Group
(757) 699-1085
72 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Suffolk
$172,000 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
Planters Park
Coulbourn Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Peanut Park
Cypress Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Playground
Constant's Wharf Park & Marina
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Suffolk | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Suffolk Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Suffolk, Suffolk sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Suffolk, Suffolk over the last 12 months is $260,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$265,000
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$260,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$302,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
484
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,821
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,897
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,651
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,275 - $1,950 per month
- The Elliott Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 511+ Sq Ft
- 181 N Main St
- Suffolk, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,695
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,540
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,811
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.5%
College Graduates
14.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 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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