$329,235Average Value$225Average Price per Sq Ft14Homes For Sale
Just 7 miles from the ocean
With mature trees and a collection of quirky, cute murals, Bow Creek is a neighborhood less than 4 miles from the Town Center of Virginia Beach that offers its residents proximity to the nearby Oceana Naval Air Base, which draws a lot of residents, and to the beach just 7 miles away. Despite these benefits, Bow Creek is more affordable than many of the surrounding areas. “You don’t have to pay the beach prices, but you’re still less than a half hour away, even with traffic,” says Jeremy Stansbury, a Realtor at Exit Realty Professionals who has been selling homes in the Hampton Roads area for 14 years. “It's just a central location close to the base, beaches and interstate. That makes it great for someone who wants to be in Virginia Beach but doesn’t want to wind up house poor.”
Fitness savvy Bow Creek residents head down to the boardwalk for a sunrise run along the beach.
Only minutes from the beaches, Bow Creek residents enjoy a jog on the sand.
Ranch style homes are common throughout Bow Creek.
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Walkable community with friendly prices
Bow Creek’s tree-lined streets often lack sidewalks, but the neighborhood is still very walkable. Ranch-style homes, split-levels and garrison-style colonials are common, but there are also several collections of new construction contemporary-style homes. These homes tend to cost between $300,000 and $400,000, and townhouses sell for even less, typically starting at around $200,000. “You’d be hard pressed to spend more than $400,000 on a house in Bow Creek,” Stansbury says, adding that a home over that price point is rare and would likely be fully updated and have extra amenities like a pool. This makes the neighborhood very popular among first-time homebuyers, people on a budget or those looking to downsize. “Like any homes in Virginia Beach, it is competitive,” Stansbury says. “Buyers can find homes, but the nicest ones are still going to have multiple offers and sell quickly. It’s more affordable than a lot of neighborhoods, but it is Virginia Beach and demand is continuing to outpace supply. Even this time of year when it’s traditionally slow, Virginia Beach is outperforming a lot of the other cities and there’s still a lot of competition for the right houses.”
There's no lack of character in Bow Creek homes.
New construction modern two story homes can be found in Bow Creek.
Split-level homes can be found in some Bow Creek neighborhoods.
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Shopping and dining a few miles from home
Residents can pick up groceries at Harris Teeter, ALDI or Sam’s Club right in the neighborhood, or travel the short distance to Walmart. El Taco Loco’s brisket and margaritas are a go-to for locals, who also often stop at Roela’s Bakery on the way home for pandesal, a type of Filipino roll, or sweet treats. Lynnhaven Mall, which offers hundreds of retail stores and dozens of restaurants, is less than a mile from Bow Creek, and the Town Center offers even more shopping and dining options just a few miles from home.
Bow Creek has multiple shopping choices, including a local Harris Teeter.
There is no shortage of shopping in and around the Bow Creek area.
Bow Creek offers a lot of dining options, including local favorite El Taco Loco.
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Top Virginia Beach City schools
Niche gives the Virginia Beach City Public Schools an A rating and places it among the top two districts in the Norfolk area. Children in Bow Creek can attend Brookwood Elementary School, which has a B-plus, and Plaza Middle School, which earns an A, before moving on to Green Run High School. Niche places Green Run High among its list of top three standout high schools in the Norfolk area. Students there can participate in extracurricular activities like newspaper, chess and language clubs.
Walking paths at Lynnhaven Woods Park
Locals head to Lynnhaven Woods Park for its playground as well as its walking paths and green space, which are perfect for walking and playing with their dogs. Nearby, Northgate Park’s baseball fields are the proving grounds for local Little League teams. At 67,743 square feet, Bow Creek Recreation Center is a major destination for recreation no matter the weather. It offers an indoor pool with a sprayground, slide and diving board as well as accessible features like a pool ramp and submersible wheelchair alongside a double gym with basketball courts, a group fitness studio where residents can take classes and sign up for training and more. With the beach about 7 miles away, residents often take advantage of warm weather to make a spontaneous trip to the beach or boardwalk.
Locals enjoy the courts at Green Run High School for a game of tennis.
Local parks in Bow Creek make for great family outing spots.
VA Beach communities like Bow Creek feature numerous playgrounds spread around town.
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Adjacent to the freeway, Bow Creek residents can easily drive anywhere they need to go.
Convenient location meets highway access
In addition to Bow Creek’s location between so many important Virginia Beach locations, Interstate 264 makes up its northern border. This makes it easy for residents to hop on the interstate in a matter of minutes to head nearly anywhere. The public bus system also runs through parts of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Lynnhaven Woods Park
Playground
Northgate Park
Oak Springs Neighborhood Park
Pinewood Gardens Park
Scarborough Square Park
Plaza Methodist Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Norfolk International
25 min drive
Bus
Lynnhaven & South Lynnhaven
Bus
Holland & Stoneshore
Bus
Holland & Diana Lee
Bus
Lynnhaven & Lamplight
Bus
Lynnhaven & Holland
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bow Creek
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bow Creek, Virginia Beach sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bow Creek, Virginia Beach over the last 12 months is $323,496, up 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
17,155
Median Age
36
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,367
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,057
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.1%
College Graduates
15.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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