William & Mary
Local, artisanal shopping and dining within walking distance
Residents in William & Mary enjoy immediate access to the boutiques, specialty stores, bookstores and restaurants of Merchant Square, an 18th-century style retail village dating back to the 1920s, featuring over 40 shops and restaurants between Colonial Williamsburg and the campus of William & Mary. Merchants Square is one of the first planned shopping districts in the country, and the buildings seamlessly blend into the local campus and colonial-era architecture. Breakfast is served at LOKAL Bread, a plant-based bakery with homemade ingredients and a generous vegan menu, and locals meet within the historic dining room at AromasWorld Coffeehouse Bakery & Cafe, a counter-serve restaurant with a pet-friendly patio overlooking the pedestrian streets of Merchant Square. Residents can drive north on Richmond Road to Earth Fare – a supermarket chain dedicated to organic and health-conscious foods – or continue into Monticello Marketplace, where they’ll find familiar retailers like Target and TJ Maxx.
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Peaceful, tucked away homes south of Jamestown Road
William & Mary is almost entirely occupied by college campuses, historic buildings and an outdoor shopping district, save for a tiny residential subdivision south of Jamestown Road near the banks of the College Creek. The welcoming streetscapes offer one of the most desirable locations in Williamsburg, and the meager housing inventory is popular among long-tenured faculty at William & Mary. Quiet, secluded and deeply wooded, the residential community around Governor’s Road is dotted with classic brick colonials, large split-levels, traditional Dutch Colonials and three-bedroom brick transitional-style homes on half-acre lots, with prices ranging from $450,000 to $800,000. “Those homes in the Walnut Hills and Holly Hills neighborhoods are very desirable,” says Roberts.
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Williamsburg public schools close to home
Students in William & Mary begin their education at Matthew Whaley Elementary, a B-plus-rated school on Niche with a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. From there, students advance to Berkeley Middle School, which receives an A-minus grade from Niche and is ranked among the website’s list of Standout Middle Schools in Virginia. Lafayette High School also receives an A-minus grade on Niche, and with an average SAT score of 1210, Lafayette students are regularly accepted into prestigious local universities like Virginia Tech and James Madison University.Take a stroll across campus, or get out on the James River
With its wooded streetscapes, historic districts, college sports stadiums, campuses and outdoor shopping malls, William & Mary often feels like one giant park, particularly among the nature trails weaving throughout the woods surrounding Matoaka Lake. Residents stroll along the brick-lined paths of the Wildflower Refuge, where the moist, shady habitat shelters various ferns, wildflowers and berry trees – or along the garden and pedestrian paths intersecting throughout the campus and community. The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club borders the community to the south, while the nearby College Creek Beach provides sunset views from atop Sandstone Cliffs and boat access to the James River.
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Getting around William & Mary, a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood
Located among the historic campuses of Colonial Williamsburg and College of William & Mary, the William & Mary neighborhood lies at the entrance to the Newport News peninsula west of Interstate 64, a one-hour commute from Richmond and the region’s largest international airport. William & Mary is one of Virginia’s most pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, featuring endless shops, restaurants and amenities within walking distance and miles of garden paths and pedestrian trails cutting across the community. Public transportation is a staple of daily life in William & Mary, and the well-managed bus and rail lines at Williamsburg Transportation Center are necessary for students, tourists and homeowners alike.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Chris Hannan
Chris Hannan
Family First Realty Inc.
(757) 760-3236
11 Total Sales
1 in William & Mary
$950,000 Price
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Randy Haufe
Randy Haufe
Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate
(757) 703-1239
85 Total Sales
1 in William & Mary
$550,000 Price
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Greg Garrett
Greg Garrett
Garrett Realty Partners
(757) 829-7969
535 Total Sales
1 in William & Mary
$377,000 Price
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Renee Johnson
Renee Johnson
Coldwell Banker Premier
(757) 859-0237
29 Total Sales
1 in William & Mary
$640,000 Price
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Marivi Garrison
Marivi Garrison
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Traditions
(757) 703-1206
69 Total Sales
5 in William & Mary
$300K - $765K Price Range
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Ashley Tarter
Ashley Tarter
Abbitt Realty Company LLC
(757) 891-5944
45 Total Sales
1 in William & Mary
$567,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Highland Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Geddy Park
College Landing Park
Quarterpath Park
Bicentennial Park
- Picnic Area
- Walking Paths
Kiwanis Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | William & Mary | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
William & Mary Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in William & Mary, Williamsburg sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in William & Mary, Williamsburg over the last 12 months is $402,000, up 283% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$424,999
Median Sale Price
$402,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$402,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
283%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$244
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
572
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,083
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,997
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$999 - $1,700 per month
- Current Midtown
- 1-4 Beds
- 1-4 Baths
- 749+ Sq Ft
- 221 Monticello Ave
- Williamsburg, VA
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$1,550 - $1,730 per month
- King & Queen Apartments
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 465 Sq Ft
- 732 Scotland St
- Williamsburg, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,979
Median Age
24
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,489
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,569
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
40.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.5%
% Population in Labor Force
53.6%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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