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Buckroe Beach

Buckroe Beach

$295,212 Average Value
$213 Average Price per Sq Ft
48 Homes For Sale

Buckroe Beach is a coastal neighborhood near the Bay

About 3 miles from Downtown Hampton, Buckroe Beach is a coastal community near the Chesapeake Bay. “It was a fabulous secret when I first moved out there 25 years ago,” says Sheila Johnson-Pane, Realtor with Sheila Pane Realty. She has worked in the area since her move and says that the neighborhood is still a “quaint and quiet” place. People can swim, fish and sail off the shores of the titular beach. Many homes cost under $400,000, although gated communities with more expensive properties populate the northern parts of the neighborhood. Students in the area attend Hampton City Public Schools, which receives a B from Niche.

Buckroe Beach and Park is open year-round

Buckroe Beach and Park, this neighborhood’s namesake, has a nearly 1-mile-long sandy bank. It is open all year, with lifeguards on duty between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Families can splash in the water and enjoy a picnic, and children can pretend to be sailors at the nautical-themed playground. During the summer, food vendors fill the boardwalk. The James T. Wilson Fishing Pier sits at the beach’s end and gives people a fishing license with their day or yearly passes. Salt Ponds is at the top of the neighborhood if someone is looking for a smaller beach. Southall Landings Marina and Salt Ponds Marina Resort are in the Buckroe Beach area, allowing their members to dock their boats. Both offer several amenities, including a swimming pool, fish cleaning stations and a clubhouse. For more activities, locals can travel the 3 miles into Downtown Hampton to explore the Hampton History Museum or watch a movie at the Virginia Air and Space Center.

Buckroe Beach has a land light house on display near the water.
Buckroe Beach has a land light house on display near the water.
The Buckroe Beach Pier has a parking lot and a walkway.
The Buckroe Beach Pier has a parking lot and a walkway.
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Row of homes of Buckroe display close unique styles and architecture.
Row of homes of Buckroe display close unique styles and architecture.

Coastal gated communities in Buckroe Beach

The Pointe at Salt Ponds is a gated community at the top of Buckroe Beach. Many of these waterfront properties have personal docks in their backyards. Single-family contemporary homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s are situated upon landscaped lawns. Most of these houses have at least one balcony, letting residents watch the sun come up over the water. While three- and four-bedroom prices tend to fall between $775,000 and $875,000, many have sold for upwards of $1 million. The rest of the neighborhood is filled with a variety of houses. Bungalows and ranch styles sitting on grassy lawns are common throughout, typically costing between $175,000 and $275,000. Two-story new traditional homes, many with colonial or French influences, sit on manicured lawns near the beach, and sidewalks line the roads. Homebuyers can expect to pay anywhere from $300,000 to $375,000 for these properties.

Walk the plank at the Blackbeard Pirate Event

Locals will travel into Downtown Hampton to enjoy the several events held throughout the year, including the summer concert series Groovin’ by the Bay at Mill Point Park. The Blackbeard Pirate Event is an annual celebration with reenactments of pirate fights and interactive activities. Southall Landings Marina and the Salt Ponds Marina Resort feature year-round social gatherings for their members.

Buckroe Beach Farmers Market

Buckroe Beach Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning between spring and fall and sells produce, baked goods and canned goods from local vendors. Residents shop for groceries at Food Lion and head to Buckroe Shopping Center for more stores, including Dollar General. In the shopping center, they can also eat a Southern American brunch at Laura’s Rise and Shine. Residents travel farther into Hampton to explore the many restaurants in the city, including Surf Rider, which is about 5 miles away. “It’s the best seafood,” Johnson-Pane says. Lowe’s and Target are about a 7-mile drive from the beach.

Buckroe Beach students attend Hampton City Schools

As part of Hampton City School District, students can start at Francis Asbury Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche, before attending Benjamin Syms Middle School, rated B. Phoebus High School, which receives a C-plus, features the Academy of Digital Video Production, allowing them to work in television and media production or video media production.

Little traffic in Buckroe Beach

Andrews Boulevard acts as the main drag in the neighborhood. “There’s not a lot of traffic because there’s just the one-in and one-out road,” Johnson-Pane says. The road connects with U.S. Route 258, about 2 miles outside the area. From there, drivers can easily access Interstate 64, which connects to major Virginia cities. Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has bus routes that connect the beach to the rest of Hampton, although most people drive themselves. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, about 17 miles away, offers flights to Philadelphia and Charlotte through American Airlines.

Buckroe Beach’s flood plan

Because Buckroe Beach is right on the water, residents can expect a 1% annual flood chance. The Know Your Zone initiative classifies the neighborhood as Zone A, meaning it will be one of the first areas to evacuate or shelter in place during severe weather. Many homeowners with a mortgage are required to get flood insurance.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Newport News/Williamsburg International

26 min drive

Bus

Amherst & Lansing

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Amherst & Andrews

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Skyland & Amherst

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Amherst & Skyland

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Pembroke & Oakcrest

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Buckroe & Fifth

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Mallory & Seaboard

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Buckroe Beach US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
5,333
Number of Homes for Sale
48
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,410
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,381
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,441
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 4
    10am - 12pm

    1401 Dorene Ct, Hampton, VA 23663

    $325,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,750 Sq Ft
    • 1401 Dorene Ct
    • New 2 days ago

    Welcome to 1401 Dorene Ct! This four bedroom home sits on a spacious corner lot with a fully fenced in backyard. The house has loads of natural light, is beautifully updated and very well maintained. Check it out today!

    Kerrie Obbink Iron Valley Real Estate HR

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    1 - 3pm

    40 Angelia Way, Hampton, VA 23663

    $299,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,631 Sq Ft
    • 40 Angelia Way
    • New 8 days ago

    Beautiful 2-story home in the Buckroe area of Hampton! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 1,635 sq ft of comfortable living space. Features include a spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining area, and an open kitchen with pantry and ample cabinet space. The primary suite offers generous closet space and a private bath. Additional highlights include

    Marquetta Brown 1st Class Real Estate Norfolk

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    10am - 12pm

    123 N Sixth St, Hampton, VA 23664

    $319,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,712 Sq Ft
    • 123 N Sixth St
    • New 22 days ago

    Welcome to coastal living in the heart of Buckroe Beach! This charming 4-bedroom Cape Cod offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and location—just half a mile from the Buckroe Beach boardwalk and Chesapeake Bay shoreline. Enjoy a bright, spacious kitchen with breakfast area, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Go outside to a large backyard with deck and fenced yard, perfect for

    Mike Little Iron Valley Real Estate HR

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
12
Median Rent
$1,897
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,795
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,773
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,250
Median Condo Rent
$1,700
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,398

Demographics

Total Population
15,037
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$56,105
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$81,917

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.1%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
27.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Buckroe Beach
Dwain Henson
JJC Realty
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