BuyingHousing Market October 16, 2024

New Kent’s Growing Real Estate Market: Opportunities for Buyers

With more families and businesses continuing to settle in New Kent, this makes New Kent one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Virginia. This county has seen drastic change within a short time span, “looking nothing like it did 5 years ago”, commented a long term resident of the county. Spanning 210 sq miles, this beautiful county has lots to offer. What makes New Kent such a great opportunity for Buyers?

 

Affordability

Housing prices in New Kent remain competitive with more value for money in comparison to Richmond Metropolitan’s counties; Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield. With the average sales prices for Condos and Townhomes in Richmond Metropolitan being just over 20% higher than New Kent. Kentland community in Providence Forge, New Kent, is also growing, with more villas and townhomes being built in the “Oakmont” subdivision offering more competitive prices that Richmond Metropolitan.

Amenities

With a fast growing range of amenities – Starbucks, Walgreens, Food Lions, Dollar Generals, local health clinics, Fast Food chains (Bojangles, McDonalds, Taco Bell to name a few), pleasant neighborhood restaurants such as Cooper’s Tavern, Day care Centers, private schools, wineries, and more – Quicker commuting makes New Kent an even more attractive and convenient location to purchase.

Recreation

New Kent offers a pleasant suburban lifestyle, with its expanse of wooded areas and greenery and many neighborhoods with clubhouses, children’s playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts as well as golf courses in neighborhoods such as Brickshire and Viniterra that residents enjoy. Not to mention the wineries of the county – New Kent winery sits within walking distance from Viniterra’s luxurious neighborhood. Viniterra is also currently making room for more amenities for its residents to enjoy. 

New Kent has lots to offer buyers in the way of lifestyle, amenities and affordability. Looking to find competitively priced housing or looking to find out more about what specific neighborhood might be the best fit for you? Schedule a call to request a neighborhood tour or property showing today and let’s accomplish your real estate goals.