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Broad Creek

Broad Creek

Suburban Neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk City County 23504

$283,187 Average Value
$169 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale
Norfolk State University square near the Broad Creek neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.
Norfolk State University square near the Broad Creek neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.

Living near Norfolk State University and downtown Norfolk

Residents in the Broad Creek neighborhood don’t have to travel far to find restaurants, recreation spots or entertainment. With proximity to Norfolk State University, military bases, shopping, highways and restaurants, locals have quick access to everything Norfolk has to offer. “The big draw to Broad Creek is definitely its location,” says Ryan Fleming with COVA Home Realty who has 14 years of experience as a Realtor. “It’s about 3 miles from downtown Norfolk, so you’ve got all the restaurants, museums, theaters and shopping nearby. You can actually see downtown Norfolk from the neighborhood.” Virginia Beach Boulevard runs along the neighborhood's southern edge, and Interstate 264 is right down the road, making it easy to get around the greater Norfolk area and beyond.

One of the public bus stops in the Broad Creek neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.
One of the public bus stops in the Broad Creek neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.

Driving or busing down East Princess Anne Road

Commuters heading to downtown Norfolk for work drive down East Princess Anne Road or East Virginia Beach Boulevard. Hampton Roads Transit buses also run along both routes for those who prefer public transportation. And when the urge hits to spend the day in Virginia Beach, drivers hop on Interstate 264, which lies south of Norfolk State University. Homeowners don’t have to go far to find churches in Broad Creek. There are five throughout the neighborhood, including Unity Lutheran Church and Woodland Avenue Baptist Church.

A Cape Cod home in the Broad Creek neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.
A Cape Cod home in the Broad Creek neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.

Wide streets lined with bungalows and Cape Cods

The grid-style streets of Broad Creek are lined with paved sidewalks and mature trees. Most of these single-family homes feature Cape Cod, bungalow and national-style designs. “I think it’s more of a traditional neighborhood. It’s more of an established neighborhood, so there’s not much new construction going on. I don’t see too many investment properties,” says Kenneth Foster with COVA Home Realty, a Realtor with over nine years of experience. Some residents live in the townhouses east of the Broad Creek Apartments. A three-bedroom home built in the 1950s with over 1,000 square feet, a moderate yard and uncovered parking can sell for around $250,000, while a four-bedroom home built in the 2010s with over 2,000 square feet, an attached garage and a large yard can sell in the $375,000 range. Because most homes have uncovered parking that can fit a couple of cars, it’s common to see vehicles parked along the wide streets. The CAP Index gives Broad Creek a crime score of 5 out of 10, with 4 being the national average. The neighborhood has an above-average rate of violent crimes. Broad Creek Civic League works in the area with holiday food drives and monthly meetings to connect neighbors with community leaders and discuss ways to improve the neighborhood.

Dine in at Jesse's Place in Broad Creek.
Dine in at Jesse's Place in Broad Creek.

Jesse's Place sees a crowd for lunch and breakfast

Residents pick up groceries at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Princess Anne Road or the Piggly Wiggly down the street. The Broad Creek Shopping Center, 3 miles away on Military Highway, has even more retail options, including Target, Ashley Stewart and Home Depot. After working up a sweat at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, locals can head across the street to Be A J Juice Bar for fresh smoothies, cold-pressed juices or jerk chicken wraps. Jesse’s Place is a local diner where hungry people go to order pancakes and coffee for breakfast or a club sandwich and apple pie for lunch. For a fun night on the town, residents can drive 3 miles to downtown Norfolk to explore the bars and restaurants there.

Norview High School is a public school serving the community of Broad Creek.
Norview High School is a public school serving the community of Broad Creek.

Becoming a leader at Norview High

Richard Bowling Elementary School, which earns a C-minus from Niche, sits next door to the Jordan-Newby Library north of the Broad Creek homes and welcomes young students to learn. Ruffner Academy middle school also receives a C-minus and is the next step students take before transitioning to the B-rated Norview High School. Norview is home of the Pilots and offers advanced courses through their Leadership Center for Sciences and Engineering program (LCSE). Norfolk State University is within walking distance of Broad Creek, making it easy to head to campus for class, work or a basketball game.

Welcome to Broad Creek, a Norfolk neighborhood.
Welcome to Broad Creek, a Norfolk neighborhood.

Fruit trees and walking trails at Broad Creek Legacy Park

In 2021, the City of Norfolk built the Broad Creek Legacy Park as part of a plan to refresh local neighborhoods. Visitors can walk along paved paths that wind around the grassy area, bring their kids to hang out on the playground equipment or relax in the sun on one of the many benches. The park also includes an urban orchard open for visitors to pick fresh fruit from the trees. Homeowners live within walking distance of the Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads, where members can drop their kids off for fun programs before heading to a fitness class or the pool. The Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek sits north of the homes and offers Lo-Fi Study Hour for students and game nights on Tuesdays for teens.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Norfolk International

11 min drive

Bus

Corprew & Gate House

Bus

Princess Anne & Merrimac

Bus

Virginia Beach & Oaklawn

Bus

Corprew & Majestic

Bus

Virginia Beach & Ballentine

Bus

Princess Anne & Grand Bassa

Bus

Virginia Beach & Merrimac

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Broad Creek US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$296,500
Median Single Family Price
$298,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Months of Supply
1.50
Median List Price
$298,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
627
Median Year Built
1955
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,619
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,524
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,543
Median Age
39
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$60,972
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,687

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.2%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

47 / 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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