Ford's Colony
Neighborhood in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg County 23188
Colonial revivals starting in the $400,000s
Homebuyers can find large colonial revivals and ranch-style homes from as early as 1985, as well as houses that were built in the last 10 years. “There is still some building activity going on, so you do have the opportunity to get a brand-new house,” says Krancer. Properties are arranged in subdivisions that weave around golf courses, woodlands and Powhatan Creek. Homes feature manicured lawns, wide driveways and attached garages. Most houses typically sell for $400,000 to $900,000, while even larger properties go for $1 million to $3 million. Ford’s Colony gets a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, which is below the national average of 4.Recreation facilities throughout the neighborhood
Residents have ample recreation options right in the neighborhood. “The neighborhood offers at least 60 different clubs and activities,” says Krancer. There are three 18-hole championship golf courses, one for each subdivision to play on. St. Andrew’s Facility and Westbury Park feature swimming pools, sports facilities and playgrounds. There are 12 miles of paved leisure trails that weave throughout the community. And just north, Freedom Park is a 600-arce forested recreation spot with ziplining, a 2-mile hiking trail and 20 miles of rugged biking trails.Highly rated public schools, close to William & Mary
Students may start at D.J. Montague Elementary, which gets a B-plus from Niche, before going to Lois Hornsby Middle, which also receives a B-plus. Lafayette High earns an A-minus and ranks in the top 15 best high schools for athletes in the state. William & Mary, the second-oldest college in the United States, is also just 5 miles east.
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Events and clubs in Ford’s Colony
Subdivisions in Ford’s Colony host their own events throughout the year. “Each section of the neighborhood has its own special events,” says Krancer. “They have parties for holidays, wine and dine events and some of them have a monthly get together. There’s also the newcomers club, so people can meet others who moved into the neighborhood around the same time.” Other Ford’s Colony clubs include interests like the arts, sports and fitness, games and service groups. There are also golf tournaments for adults and children held at the neighborhood’s Blackheath Course in June.Commuting via I-64
While residents may be able get to the neighborhood’s amenities on foot, the rest of Williamsburg is car dependent. Commuters can take Interstate 64 north to Richmond, south to Hampton and Newport News and over the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel to get to Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Sentara Regional Medical Center is 10 miles north, and the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is 25 miles south.Restaurants in the neighborhood, shopping centers nearby
Ford’s Colony offers two on-site restaurants, Murdoch's Tavern & Patio with pints and pub dishes and The Colony Room with classic American favorites. Just south, Newtown is a massive shopping center with Target, Walmart, Publix and Trader Joe’s. There are also other chains like PetSmart, HomeGoods and Old Navy. The Williamsburg Premium Outlets are less than 10 miles north with over 120 additional stores. And just over 5 miles east, Colonial Williamsburg is a historic, 18th-century district with taverns and small shops.
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Logan Soter-Reardon
Photography Contributed By
Justin Stapp
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kristie Weaver
Kristie Weaver
Own Real Estate LLC
(757) 780-7963
334 Total Sales
1 in Ford's Colony
$375,000 Price
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Randy Haufe
Randy Haufe
Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate
(757) 703-1239
83 Total Sales
7 in Ford's Colony
$82K - $675K Price Range
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Duke Morisset
Duke Morisset
All Homes Real Estate Group LLC
(757) 703-1990
109 Total Sales
5 in Ford's Colony
$150K - $705K Price Range
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Nan Piland
Nan Piland
Liz Moore & Associates-2
(757) 654-2285
121 Total Sales
6 in Ford's Colony
$314K - $750K Price Range
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Rachel Beasley
Rachel Beasley
Own Real Estate LLC
(757) 780-1420
201 Total Sales
1 in Ford's Colony
$861,500 Price
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Evelyn Horne-James
Evelyn Horne-James
The Bryant Group
(757) 432-2025
98 Total Sales
2 in Ford's Colony
$93K - $444K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ford's Colony | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ford's Colony Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ford's Colony, Williamsburg sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ford's Colony, Williamsburg over the last 12 months is $735,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$746,000
Median Sale Price
$735,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$741,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$475,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$625,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
170
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,313
Number of Homes for Sale
26
Median Year Built
2000
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,259
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,872
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,862
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,730
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,869
Median Age
61
Population under 18
15.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
44.2%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,498
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,954
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.1%
College Graduates
64.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.8%
% Population in Labor Force
42.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 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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