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Walnut Hills

Walnut Hills

$709,955 Average Value
$337 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Quiet streets and proximity to Colonial Williamsburg in Walnut Hills

Enjoy quiet living in wooded Walnut Hills. Situated just south of Colonial Williamsburg and bordered to the east by College Creek, the gorgeous Walnut Hills neighborhood offers residents beautiful homes and convenience in a top-rated school district. “People are drawn to Walnut Hills for the location,” says Mary McNulty, Realtor with Howard Hanna William E. Wood Realtors. “Depending on how much of a walker you are, you could certainly walk to Colonial Williamsburg.”

Mature trees and charming colonial architecture

The curving streets of Walnut Hills are lined with mature trees. “There are many different housing styles and sizes,” McNulty says. “You could have a little bungalow, or you could have a 5,000 or 6,000-square-foot house. A lot of these homes are going to be older — built in the 30s, 40s and 50s.” These houses are typically set back on wooded lots that range from a quarter-acre to an acre. Most homes have long driveways that parallel the spacious, leafy front lawns. The abundance of trees and neat landscaping provide a great sense of privacy and seclusion to these properties. In Walnut Hills, a three-bedroom, three-bathroom brick transitional-style home on a half-acre lot costs around $450,000 while a four-bedroom, four-bathroom colonial on an acre of land costs around $800,000. According to McNulty, the housing market is still very good in this area. “If the house is good, it sells,” she says.

Highly rated schools with state championship titles

Students attend Matthew Whaley Elementary School, Berkeley Middle School and Lafayette High School, which all belong to the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district. Lafayette High, along with the entire school district, receives an overall grade of A- from Niche with notably high ratings in the categories of academics, teachers, college prep and sports. The Lafayette Rams have won several state championships in football and cheerleading within the past few years. Right in the heart of Walnut Hills, you’ll also find Walsingham Academy, an independent Catholic school that was founded in 1947 and serves students in pre-K through 12th grade.

Wooded and waterside recreation

Enjoy some fresh air within walking distance at Geddy Park. This small, woodsy neighborhood park, complete with picnic tables and benches, is the perfect spot to enjoy lunch al fresco. If you want a peaceful afternoon by the water, head to College Landing Park, perched on the edge of College Creek. This quiet park is the perfect place to fish, kayak, paddleboard or birdwatch.

Long standing eateries and shopping at Monticello Marketplace

Pick up groceries nearby at Food Lion on John Tyler Highway. For all your shopping needs, take Humelsline Parkway for 2 miles to land in Monticello Marketplace, where you’ll find familiar retailers like Target and TJ Maxx. When hunger strikes, head to Old Chickahominy House on Jamestown Road for down-home southern cooking in a historic Cape Cod house. This quaint eatery has been a Williamsburg staple since 1955 and serves dishes like country ham biscuits and chicken and dumplings. Save some room for a slice of homemade buttermilk pie for dessert, and you’re sure to leave with a full stomach.

Bus stops on Jamestown Road and access to I-64

Most Walnut Hills residents travel by car, but with city bus stops located right in the neighborhood on Jamestown Road, public transportation is a very accessible option. When you want to get across town or to the nearby cities of Richmond and Newport News, Interstate 64 is just minutes away.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Newport News/Williamsburg International

31 min drive

Bus

Jamestown Rd & Cvs

Walnut Hills Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$526,880
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$511,940
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$947,339
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,920,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
259%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$337

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
412
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,415
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,685
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,376
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
894
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
22,215

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
869
Median Age
64
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
10.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
48.6%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$70,499
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,409

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
71.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
11''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

20 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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