The Riverfront at Harbour View
Neighborhood in Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk City County 23435
From condos to custom-built luxury
Residents can enjoy fairway views from their private decks in The Riverfront, and the houses reflect nothing short of grandeur. The community offers various housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family dwellings, including custom-built homes with architectural styles inspired by English cottages, French Country estates and American Craftsman bungalows. Key features of these luxury homes include stone and brick masonry, multicar garages and private boat docks. Home sizes range from 1,700 to 4,800 square feet, and list prices span from $415,000 for a three-bedroom condo to well over $1 million for an exquisite riverside estate.
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Community amenities from golf to swimming
Beyond the course at Riverfront Golf Club, several green spaces where residents can enjoy hanging out or hosting events dot the neighborhood. The 43-acre lake at the center of the community features a looped walking trail, and Riverfront Park features spots to relax and watch the sunset, including the central gazebo and extensive pier. Bill Jessee Park has an Amphitheater, a viewing deck and a small playground where kids can run around. The Riverfront Swim Club has a junior Olympic-size pool with a water slide and tennis courts. This tight-knit community hosts various events throughout the year, including movie nights at the pool, a 4th of July bike parade, a Halloween carnival and a Christmas celebration with a visit from Santa.
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Nearby groceries, movies and dining
Living in The Riverfront at Harbour View, residents have the convenience of several grocery stores nearby, including Aldi, Walmart Supercenter and Kroger. Adjacent to Walmart, shopping destinations like T.J. Maxx, Kohls, PetSmart and Home Goods are located all in one place for quick errands. Folks also enjoy the Farmers Market of Bridgeport for local produce, wines, candles and artisan goods, and the Harbour View Marketplace features the Regal Harbour View Grande, perfect for movie nights with the family. Residents are also spoiled for choice when it comes to nearby dining. With its locally-roasted coffee, refreshing smoothies, house-made breakfast empanadas, and bright, airy atmosphere, Knotts Coffee Company is a great spot to start the day. For dinner, there's River Stone Chophouse for house-cut meats and tasty seafood, or Decent People Taproom, a casual eatery serving up specialty Angus beef burgers, Cajun-style shrimp and grits and root beer floats.
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Well-regarded Suffolk City schools
The area is home to several above-average schools, with the Suffolk City Public Schools district earning an overall B-minus rating from Niche. At Northern Shores Elementary, rated a B, students receive a comprehensive STEM-based curriculum with access to enriching after-school activities, while Cherry Middle, named after Air Force fighter pilot and Vietnam POW Colonel Fred Cherry, earns a B-minus from Niche. Next up is B-rated Nansemond River High School, which offers the College and Career Academy at Pruden program for those interested in prospective automotive technology, health and human services careers. In addition to the public school options, families may apply to Montessori Academy of Virginia-Suffolk, which offers a preschool through fifth-grade curriculum and provides students access to Montessori Acres, a learning farm educating youth on botany and zoology.
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Commuting via I-664 and Highway 17
With major roadways, like Interstate 664, Highway 17 and the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel nearby, area commuters enjoy easy access to other Hampton Roads destinations, including Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk and Chesapeake, all of which are located within 20 miles of The Riverfront at Harbour View. According to Edwards, "Location is just one of the many reasons why The Riverfront has attracted so many families to the Harbour View area of Suffolk in the past 23 years.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sara Hart
Sara Hart
Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
(904) 605-1529
26 Total Sales
1 in The Riverfront at Harbour View
$295,000 Price
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Yanni Athanasiadis
Yanni Athanasiadis
COVA Home Realty
(757) 895-7711
95 Total Sales
1 in The Riverfront at Harbour View
$349,900 Price
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Tameka Henry
Tameka Henry
Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty
(757) 906-6648
57 Total Sales
1 in The Riverfront at Harbour View
$860,000 Price
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Craig Snyder
Craig Snyder
Dash-2 Real Estate
(757) 500-0927
47 Total Sales
2 in The Riverfront at Harbour View
$500K - $895K Price Range
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Kimberly Plourde
Kimberly Plourde
EXIT Realty Central
(757) 792-8033
138 Total Sales
1 in The Riverfront at Harbour View
$225,000 Price
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Daniel Parrish
Daniel Parrish
Real Broker LLC
(757) 290-8580
170 Total Sales
13 in The Riverfront at Harbour View
$150K - $1M Price Range
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
Magnolia Park
Pughsville Park
Bill Jessee Park
River Park
Waterfront Park
Dunedin Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Grills
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | The Riverfront at Harbour View | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
The Riverfront at Harbour View Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Riverfront at Harbour View, Suffolk sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in The Riverfront at Harbour View, Suffolk over the last 12 months is $447,850, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$440,000
Median Sale Price
$447,850
Median Single Family Sale Price
$439,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$245,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
96
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$202
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,412
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
2004
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,940
Significantly above the national average
1,938
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,561
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 2412 - 3pm
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Saturday, May 241 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,955
Median Age
48
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$152,399
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$181,361
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
64.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Amenity-filled north Suffolk, Virginia, suburb in the heart of Hampton Roads
Churchland
Riverfront suburb with access to major highways
Sleepy Hole
Riverfront community with outdoor recreation close to major downtowns
Western Branch
Varied suburban subdivisions off I-664 and the Elizabeth River
Park Manor
An affordable waterfront community with ample ways to enjoy the outdoors
Port Norfolk
Historic residential neighborhood along the water
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