Easy access to Hampton Roads hubs from an understated Norfolk suburb
On the eastern edge of Norfolk, Newtown is a small community that doesn’t garner much name recognition, even for those that that have lived in Hampton Roads for many years. Its many commercial, commuter and health care centers, however, stand out. Virginia Beach Boulevard is a corridor of established and redeveloping retail centers, interspersed with major Sentara healthcare facilities. Nearby, drivers travel to Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake on looping exits at the intersection of interstates 64 and 264. Despite the active roadways that surround Newtown, most who live in the area do so in a tucked-away subdivision shaded by mature trees and flowering bushes. Lea Marie Ngowakl, a Realtor with Atlantic Sotheby’s International Realty who has specialized in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore markets for 10 years, sums up the draw to life in Newtown. “There’s a lot of upward mobility and growth in Newtown where Norfolk and Virginia Beach intersect, some new businesses coming into strip malls. When you see that movement, it lends itself to community experiences. There’s public transportation with the highways right there, decent grocery shopping – it's an easy area to live in.”
Newtown townhouses from $160,000
Two quiet streets branch from Newtown Road, passing between Taco Bell, Wawa and Wendy’s and opening access to a winding, tree-shaded townhouse community that contains most of Newtown’s residences. Sidewalks line long rows of townhouses with between two and four bedrooms, many of which were built in the 1970s. A handful of strips have more modern, New Traditional stylings, and were built within the past decade. Cars park on the street, along curbs that border grassy, pocket-sized front yards, but Newtown’s back alleys are also pocketed by short, private driveways. Prices range from $160,000 to $260,000. “Norfolk is a very transitory area with a lot of military families. There can be a bit of sticker shock when you get your moving instructions. To get a townhouse in this price range is a struggle right now, it’s refreshing,” Ngowakl notes. Smitty’s Mobile Home Park has long been a neighbor to Newtown’s main townhouse development but was acquired by a developer in 2022. The property is expected to become an apartment and townhome complex.
Townhomes are a popular housing option in Newtown.
You'll see a variety of architectural styles in Newtown with one and two story homes.
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Commuting on I-64 and I-264, HRT buses and Sentara Leigh Hospital
Interstates 64 and 264 intersect to the southwest of Newtown, offering straightforward access to Hampton Roads commuter hubs. By way of I-264, downtown Norfolk is around 7 miles away, with Oceana Naval Air Station around 15 miles in the opposite direction. I-64 starts commuters on a 13-mile drive to Naval Station Norfolk. Hampton Roads Transit buses make stops along Newtown Road, as well as throughout the office parks sprouting from Kempsville Road. The Tide Light Rail Train, also operated by the HRT, terminates at the nearby Newtown Road Station, offering a roughly 25-minute trip to the westernmost Fort Norfolk Station. Norfolk International Airport is around 6 miles away.
Much closer to home is Sentara Leigh Hospital, which anchors the collection of office parks, nursing home facilities and specialist offices on the other side of the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens cemetery. Beyond the general hospital, Sentara also operates the neighboring Brock Cancer Center. Opened in 2020, the center is a modern hub for oncological research and care, as well as the more holistic wellness services that support cancer patients’ quality of life through treatment.
Newtown residents have easy access to Virginia Beach via I-264.
Newtown has excellent healthcare facilities with the Sentara Leigh Hospital.
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Shopping and dining on Newton Road and Virginia Beach Boulevard
Past the fast food restaurants closest to the neighborhood, Newtown Road’s nearest strip malls position global cuisines served in casual dining spaces just across the street from Newtown. Between auto-parts stores and pawn shops, diners can stop into Saigon #1 for pho and other Vietnamese favorites or enjoy a margarita and Mexican staples at Los Cuates Taqueria. Virginia Beach Boulevard is a much busier thoroughfare, lined with car dealerships, strip malls and larger shopping centers. While the Military Circle Mall has been reduced to a few anchor tenants as redevelopment plans for the space take shape, nearby shopping centers maintain busy parking lots thanks to national names like Costco, ALDI and Walmart.
Los Cuates Taqueria offers authentic Mexican cuisine in Newtown.
Saigon #1 Pho serves Vietnamese cuisine in Newtown including Beef Pho and Cha Gio.
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A short trip to Poplar Hall Park and Virginia Beach
Beyond taking a walk or biking around the townhouse community, getting active or spending time in nature requires leaving Newtown. Poplar Hall Park is a few miles west, cradling a collection of baseball diamonds and playground equipment in a forested, 9-hole disc golf course. The Hampton Roads Sports Academy is also nearby, offering an indoor space for kids to practice their swings. Long, sandy stretches of shoreline meet the waves of the Atlantic Ocean about 13 miles away in Virginia Beach.
Poplar Hall Park's disc golf course is free and open to the public.
The Atlantic Ocean is just a short drive away for Newtown residents.
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Developing a STEAM culture at Booker T. Washington High
Kids will attend kindergarten through eighth grade at Lake Taylor School, which earns a C from Niche. Booker T. Washington High School also earns a C. Known for its Academy of Visual and Performing Arts program, BTW was also designated as a STEAM high school by the district in 2023. The career clusters, problem-based and project-based learning, industry experience and schoolwide STEAM culture shift are set to be introduced in stages over the next four years.
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Parks in this Area
Poplar Hall Park
Williams Farm Park
Skateboard
Parking Lot
Community Center
Cypress Point North Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Aragona Pembroke Little League
Baseball/Softball
Events
Parking Lot
Lynbrook Landing Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Trails
Carolanne Farms Park
Trails
Kayak/Canoe
River
Transit
Airport
Norfolk International
14 min drive
Bus
Kempsville & Kempsville Circle
Bus
Kempsville & Wellville
Bus
Newtown & Ethan Allen
Bus
Kempsville & Kempsville Cir
Bus
Newtown & Elam
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.04 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
7/30/2017Niche Review
I would like for some of the lights in Kempsville area to be changed, there are a few lights that do not have a yield turning signal when there should definitely be one.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Newtown
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Newtown, Norfolk sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Newtown, Norfolk over the last 12 months is $207,692, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,019
Median Age
35
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,653
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,375
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
46.7%
Advanced Degrees
26.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.1%
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®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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