Todd A. King, REALTOR®
Keller Williams Elite Realtors
4016 Raintree Rd. Ste. 300A
Chespeake, VA 23321 757.268.7683 Cell
757.673.7488 Office
888.454.4463 Toll Free Email
toddking@kw.com
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Located in the York County side of Kiln Creek, the Highlands is a small village of 54 homes. It is conveniently located right next to the recreation center, pool and tennis courts. Web Site: www.kilncreek.org |
Community & Neighborhood Information
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Hampton Roads is more vibrant than ever! There is always something exciting to do or see. Whether it's taking in a show, enjoying an outdoor festival, attending a community class, or simply hanging out and enjoying the area's
unique culture. It is the people that make Hampton Roads special. This is a place to work, live and call home. Check back periodically to obtain and review information on featured neighborhoods and communities.
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Welcome to The Greenlands! This neighborhood is located in York County near Newport News and Hampton and just minutes from historic Yorktown and the beautiful Colonial Parkway to Williamsburg. There are nearly 300 single-family homes in the neighborhood, some with views of five ponds. Many beautiful trees native to the area remain within its designated “common areas.” It is less than a mile from anywhere in the neighborhood to the York County library and the YMCA, a walking path through a common area to the Coventry Elementary School. There are both ranch and two-story style homes that were constructed by three different custom builders. The Greenlands is winner of York County’s Neighborhood of The Year Award for Beautification in 2006 and for Safety in 2005. |
  
Residents of Howe Farms' four developments enjoy a peaceful, countryside life tucked away from the hurry of nearby city life. Howe Farms is located within 5 minutes of Langley AFB, 15 minutes from Ft. Monroe and 30 minutes from Ft. Eustis. The four current carefully planned communities - Howe Farms, The Woods of Howe Farms, The Gardens of Howe Farms and The Lake - all have common areas that have been professionally landscaped with evergreens, stately oak trees, graceful dogwoods, colorful crepe myrtles and perennials to create a lovely natural setting. The newest section of Howe Farms, The Lake at Howe Farms, is the newest development with homes on a lakeside setting. Two of the three sections, Howe Farms and The Gardens of Howe Farms, have been host to the 'Parade of Homes'; Howe Farms in 1983 and 1984, and The Gardens in 1997. In all, the Howe Farms developments have won 12 Parade of Homes awards. The communities include tennis and basketball courts, and playgrounds as well as a lake suitable for canoeing, walking and picnicking along its banks. Unique street arrangements and careful attention to land development planning afford residents of these properties peaceful seclusion and privacy side by side with the comfort and safety of neighbors nearby and an open environment ideal for outdoor activities and exercise. Howe Farms is a covenant community and the HOA is professionally managed by Chesapeake Bay Management Company. |
“Houses can form a neighborhood but only people can make it a community."
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Community is an essential part of family, of lifestyle, and of real estate.
Understanding local conditions in Hampton is important when it comes to buying and selling real estate, but the neighborhood you choose can have a dramatic impact on all other aspects of your life as well. Please feel free to browse through the complimentary Hampton information I’ve provided. When it’s time to move, call me to get a representative on your side who has experience, Hampton market knowledge, and the confidence to help you make the best transaction possible. Enjoy! Todd |
Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
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1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence. Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not.
2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are. This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods. Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean? Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?
3. Walk around in the neighborhood. The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents. |
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