Richmond Hill was envisioned as a pocket community of urban homes that maintained in-town convenience while providing the grace and elegance of manor living. The design premise was drawn along the classic Federal style found in the cities of Richmond, ( Monument Ave. ) Alexandria and Georgetown. The intent was to reproduce the richness of detail and pleasing scale of this style of architecture while keeping the building facades, landscaping, sidewalks, fences and exterior lighting both appropriate and compatible. Only 14 homes make up this small community.
The location off of South Henry Street just past the W&M Law School gives residents proximity to the College of William and Mary, Colonial Williamsburg , Three Golf Courses, indoor tennis plus the shopping and dining of nearby Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg. Sales are rare in this coveted neighborhood.
As of Feb 2010 there were no homes for sale in Richmond Hill. Only one home sold last year in Richmond Hill for $750k.
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Developed in the mid-1960s as a residential community by the Savage and Cocke families, the original neighborhood consisted of 24 lots ranging in size from three-quarter to one-and-three- quarter acres. The location off of South Henry Street just past the W&M Law School gives residents proximity to the College of William and Mary, Colonial Williamsburg , Three Golf Courses, indoor tennis plus the shopping and dining of nearby Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg. Most of the homes are sited in a wooded landscape. Many original homeowners still reside in the houses they built nearly 40 years ago. A testament to the communities desirability.
Most of the homes in The Coves are masterpieces, custom designed and meticulously maintained by the owners. Sales are rare in this coveted neighborhood.
As of Feb 2010 there were two homes for sale in The Coves ranging from the mid $400’s to almost a million. Only one home sold last year in The Coves for the low $400’s.
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Powhatan Secondary is a master planned community developed by Beamer Construction. It offers a wide range of custom built resale homes and town homes in it’s varied neighborhoods.
Powhatan pronounced “ pau̇-ə-ˈtan “
Was the father of Pochantas, Famous Indian Chief and the name of the local Indian Tribe that inhabited this area.
Located in James City County/Williamsburg, Virginia. right around the corner from the the shopping districts of Monticello Marketplace and New Town. The combination of which offers almost any store, business or restaurant you could want.. From Ukrops Grocery to Target to Trader Joes to Bonefish Grill, Barnes and Noble, Opus Nine. The list of stores is endless.
Mid County Park and Kidsburg is located just beyond Powhatan Secondary and offers an amazing playground complete with picnic areas. If golf peaks your interest, Williamsburg National and Fords Colony are two of the many challenging local golf courses nearby.
Nestled among the rolling hills of James City County and just a few minutes drive from Colonial Williamsburg, Powhatan Secondary is a collection of custom built single family homes, cluster homes, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments. The various neighborhoods within Powhatan Secondary offer a wide array of unique homes. These communities include the detached neighborhoods of Wythe, Essex, Sussex, Cluster Village, Westover, Berkeley, Powhatan Woods and The Colonies and the town home/ condo communities of Waterford, Cromwell Ridge, Powhatan Place and the Village of Powhatan.
The community is surrounded by scenic lakes and a 4.3 acre recreation site complete with clubhouse, swimming pool, basketball court and playground for all residents to enjoy.
Living in rural areas of Williamsburg allows you the luxury of activities like sailing on the James River, or 
just enjoying the peaceful nights and quiet surroundings.
However, you can still sink your toes in the sandy beaches nearby. The Virginia Beach Ocean front is only 45 minutes away offering well groomed beaches, nightclubs and fine dining
For those interested in history, when Powhatan Secondary was conceived the Developer wanted to associate it with the Williamsburg name ,even though it was not within the City limits of 
Williamsburg . Thus, they named the development POWHATAN of WILLIAMSBURG SECONDARY (similar to the system of "primary" roads and "secondary" roads). Over time, that title has been shortened to the current "Powhatan Secondary".
The Powhatan name comes from the Powhatan Indian tribe formerly residing in the area.
Detached and attached homes offered in Powhatan Secondary in Williamsburg, James City County, VA offer a wide array of architectural styles and home choices. From 2 bedrooms to 5+ bedroom models. Square footages range from 2000+ to over 5000 square feet.
Most homes were built starting around 2000- present day. As of July 2009, There are still new 
homes being built in Powhatan Secondary.
The annual home owner dues are $180 (except for residents of Cluster Way who are billed an additional $111 per year to pay for private street lights and escrow funds for private street maintenance). he year 2000.
The monthly home owner fee in Powhatan Secondary covers all common Area Maintenance ( entrances, playgrounds, park areas ), use of the Clubhouse , Playground, Tennis and maintenance of those facilities. Pool membership is a separate fee. You can read more about the association here .
Please note that the town homes ( Waterford, Cromwell Ridge, Powhatan Place and Village of Powhatan) all have separate home owners fees that are in addition to the PS fee.
Find out more about the Powhatan Secondary Pool and Swim Team here
Villages at Powhatan Secondary, Townhomes, Williamsburg, Va.
Villages of Powhatan is a town home community located within the Powhatan Secondary neighborhood. Home Owner Fees here are $126 monthly which includes all Yard Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance, Garbage Removal, Exterior Building Maintenance and Property Management .The townhomes at the Villages at Powhatan Secondary offer unique design and architecture with open floor plans, high ceilings, and colonial details. These townhomes offer 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, with 1,800 to 2,000 sq. ft. of living area. Most townhomes in Villages of Powhatan offer semi-private driveways, fenced backyards, and prices beginning in the mid $200′s.
Powhatan Place townhomes overlook a beautiful tree-lined lake in the heart 
of Powhatan Secondary. Offering 3 and 4 bedrooms designs with either 1 or 2 car garages, Powhatan Place provides open floor plans with cathedral ceilings, large family and formal dining rooms, oversized bedrooms, walk-in closets, and gas fireplaces. Powhatan Place is Town homes start in the high $200’s. Homeowner Fees in Powhatan Place are $180 a month which includes all Yard Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance, Garbage Removal, Exterior Building Maintenance and Property Management .
Sale prices ( of detached homes) for the last 12 months May 2009 in Powhatan Secondary ranged from$350,000 to $725,000. List prices as of today range from $335,000 to $669,000. The average days on market for homes in Powhatan Secondary in the last 12 months was 135 days . The average price per square foot on homes sold in Powhatan Secondary in the last 12 months was $142.85 . 20 homes sold in Powhatan Secondary in the last 12 months. 18 are currently for sale.
Waterford at Powhatan Secondary is another sub-neighborhood within Powhatan Secondary. Consisting of approximately 
88 homes. Both detached and attached homes are available. Terry Peterson was the builder of Waterford which was built from 1999- 2002. A few of the homes are waterfront and enjoy beautiful views of the lake. A few one level homes were built but the majority are two story. Sizes range from 1500-almost 2800 square feet with very open floor plans and high ceilings.
Current Williamsburg/ James City County Schools for Powhatan Secondary Community are Matoaka Elementary, Berkley Middle and Jamestown High School
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Sales statistics are derived from the Wiliamsburg/ WMLS
This update is written by local Realtor Mr Williamsburg/ John Womeldorf with Liz Moore and Associates. He would be happy to share is knowledge of the area with you. Email him at John@MrWilliamsburg.com
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Longhill Station is a neighborhood in the middle part of James City County. Like a lot of the neighborhoods it has a Williamsburg VA mailing address although it it not in the City of Williamsburg. Longhill Station offers a wide range of resale homes . Current home prices currently start in high $200,000’s to $300,000’s.
The Longhill Station community offers it’s residents a swimming pool for summertime enjoyment. An active homeowner association has many social events throughout the year.
Detached homes in Longhill Station offer a wide array of architectural styles and home choices. From 3 bedrooms to 5 bedroom models. Square footages range from 1500+ to over 2400 square feet. The builder for Longhill Station was Atlantic Homes of Williamsburg, VA. Builder of many landmark communities throughout the are. For over 30 years they have been one of the largest and most admired homebuilding companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Atlantic Home is building in the following communities: New Town, Stonehouse, Kensington Woods in Williamsburg and Church Square
in Smithfield. They also build homes in the Richmond Va and Raleigh/ Durham areas of North Carolina.
Most of the homes in Longhill Station are two story models. Most of these have all the bedrooms on the second floor. There were a few ranches built as well as a few two story homes that had first floor master bedrooms. The community was started in the late 1990’s and completed around 2003.
Located on approximately 97 acres,around approximately 175 homes have been built in the neighborhood. The parcel of land where it is located was originally known as the Wallace Estate Parcel . It contains a 35 foot wooded conservation buffer around most of the perimeter of the neighborhood which give lots of privacy to the backyards and the community.
The neighborhood as a mandatory home owner association. The annual home 
owner fee in Longhill Station is $330 . It covers all common Area Maintenance , Use of the Pool and maintenance of facilities.
Home sale prices in the last 12 months ranged from$265,000 to $305,000. List prices as of today range from $285,000 to $324,900 average days on market for homes sold in Longhill Station in the last 12 months was 81 days . The average price per square foot on homes was $145.53 . 6 homes sold in the last 12 months. 7 are currently for sale.Current Sales and sold activity in Longhill Station Statistics are from WAAR ( Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors/ WMLS)
Current Williamsburg/ James City County Schools for The Longhill Station Community are Norge Elementary, James Blair Middle and Warhill High School
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Holly Hills is a community of single family residences located within the city of Williamsburg, Virginia in the heart of the Historic Triangle. Within walking distance to Colonial Williamsburg, Merchants Square, and the campus of William and Mary.
Some of this information was derived from the Holly Hills Homeowner Association website which can be found here http://hollyhillshoa.org/Home/tabid/2268/Default.aspx
There are a total of approximately 150 homes in the Holly Hills neighborhood.
Holly Hills has a Neighbor Awareness For Neighbor (NAFN) group that ensures that new residents are familiar with what the Association and area have to offer and makes sure that all new comers feel welcome to participate in any activity that interests them. This group also ensures appropriate Emergency Response whether the emergency is a family crisis or a broader area threat such as storm damage. The NAFN group is organized on an area basis within the community with qualified trained people to assist in protecting our neighbors and property.
This is a community which cares for one another but also respects the privacy of our neighbors.
History
The history of Williamsburg is well known to all of you but the history of the area now known as Holly Hills is also full of interest. We are grateful to Anne Geddy Cross for providing much of this information in an article in the Williamsburg Gazette a few years ago.
Holly Hills is located on part of what was the Rich Neck Plantation patented in 1635 by George Menefie and was acquired by Richard Kemp, Secretary of the Colony, who built a house near what is now Yorkshire Drive that passes through Holly Hills. Richard Kemp died in 1650 and his wife, Elizabeth, married Sir Thomas Lunsford for whom one of the streets in Holly Hills is named. Sir Thomas was a notorious supporter of King Charles but unlike Charles he managed to keep his head by leaving for the Colony. One of his claims to notoriety is his record shortness of tenure as lieutenant of the Tower of London; four day. Elizabeth was Sir Thomas’ third wife and he died in 1653 to be buried in a Williamsburg graveyard. Around 1665 the property passed to Thomas Ludwell, Secretary of the Colony, who renovated and enlarged the buildings. The property stayed in the Ludwell family until 1808.
Robert F. T. Cole purchased Rich Neck from the estate of William Edloe and his brother Lucius Edloe in 1846.. William Edloe’s widow, Elizabeth Travis Edloe had married Robert Cole’s father, Jesse Cole in 1842. Both had been widowed. Jesse Cole died in 1845. Robert Cole inherited his father’s home in Williamsburg now called “The Taliaferro-Cole House” and then purchased Rich Neck. Cole died in 1887 and his son, Henry Denison Cole, inherited his property. In 1951 “Den” Cole’s widow, Caroline Lane Cole, sold part of the Rich Neck property to the Sisters of Mercy to build Walsingham Academy.
In 1940 Mrs. Cole gave her niece, Carrie Cole, who had been raised by the Coles, and her husband, Vernon M Geddy, Sr. a piece of land at Rich Neck on which to build a new home . They called it “Holly Hill” for the many large hollies in the front yard. Mr. Geddy, an attorney, was the first Executive Vice President of Colonial Williamsburg. He was a descendent of James and Ann Geddy, a silversmith in 18th century Williamsburg.
Mrs. Geddy inherited the rest of the Rich Neck farm in 1952 when her aunt died. During her lifetime Mrs. Geddy sold part of Rich Neck, including what is now Walnut Hills, Village Green, Rich Neck Heights and the shopping center at the corner of Jamestown Rd. and Rt. 199. When Route 199 was built, it cut off some of the property, which later became part of Williamsburg Landing.
Mrs. Geddy told many wonderful stories about driving her horse and buggy “out to the farm” as a youngster. After Mrs. Geddy’s death in 1987 her daughter and son sold part of Rich Neck to a developer who called his new development “Holly Hills” after Mrs. Geddy’s house. The remaining acreage along College Creek was purchased by the City of Williamsburg. Vernon M. Geddy, III and his family still own his grandparents’ home “Holly Hill”.
You can find more interesting information on the archaeological research of the Rich Neck Plantation.
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As of 11/25/2008 there were 3 homes for sale in Holly Hills in the City of Williamsburg VA. Prices ranged from $549,000 to $849,900. Sizes ranged from 2398 to 3294 square feet of living space. In the last 24 months there were 16 home sale in Holy Hills . the sold home prices ranged from $565,000 for a 2952 sq foot home to $1,2000,000 for a 5138 square foot home. the average sales price per square foot was $215.54. 1 home is currently under contract, this home was listed at $1,490,000,000. All sales figures are supplied from the Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors MLS ( WAAR)
If you’re searching for a home in Holly Hills or any other neighborhood in the city of Williamsburg, VA, we’re bound to have one that’s just right for you. Whether you area searching for new construction, new homes, condos or waterfront homes, we have homes for sale in all areas of Williamsburg, VA.
If your live out of the area and are looking to purchase real estate in Holly Hills, Williamsburg, VA, contact our Mr Williamsburg and we’ll make your move a smooth one. Our one-stop shopping for mortgages, title insurance, and settlement services is conveniently located nearby at our office in New Town, Williamsburg VA.
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Here is a photo galley of a few photos taken in the Holly Hills neighborhood in Williamsburg VA
Share on FacebookHome sale prices ranged from a low of $398,000 in May of 2005 to $742,200 in April of 2007. The most recent closed transaction in the Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors MLS ( WAAR) The average home sales price in The Woods, Williamsburg, VA since 2005 is $640,440
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Summary of Closed Listings in The Woods Williamsburg Since 2005 |
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List Price |
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Sold Date |
Sold Price |
Total Adjustments |
Adjusted Price |
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100 Woodmere Drive, Williamsburg VA |
$398,000 |
64 |
05/17/2005 |
$398,000 |
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$398,000 |
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107 Woodmere Dr, Williamsburg VA |
$740,000 |
88 |
10/31/2005 |
$722,000 |
- |
$722,000 |
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106 Woodmere Dr, Williamsburg VA |
$685,000 |
73 |
09/16/2005 |
$685,000 |
- |
$685,000 |
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133 Woodmere Dr, Williamsburg VA |
$698,000 |
66 |
01/13/2006 |
$655,000 |
- |
$655,000 |
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131 Woodmere Dr, Williamsburg VA |
$729,000 |
32 |
04/13/2007 |
$742,200 |
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$742,200 |
Here are pictures of a few homes in The Woods neighborhood of Williamsburg, VA
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I am planning to move to Williamsburg in the spring, but all the houses I see for sale are in subdivisions. I’m a history buff and I’d like to live where I can walk to Colonial Williamsburg, go to the farmer’s market on Sat, etc. I’ve seen beautiful houses near that area but never see them for sale. There are numerous subdivisions within a short walk to Colonial Williamsburg and William ans Mary. Most of the homes were built from the late 1980′s and onward. The oldest homes sold that I can find a record of in the last 10 years were all built after 1900. You have to realize when Colonial Williamsburg was restored in the 1930′s.the town was in pretty bad shape. That was the reason Rev. Goodwin wanted to save the town. He saw it disintegrating…
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation owns most if not all of the homes in the restored area. Two of the homes sold that were early 1900′s were owned by them.
There are a variety of newer neighborhoods within walking distance to the restored area of Colonial Williamsburg and William and Mary. Port Anne, Holly, Walnut Hills, Yorkshire, Rich Neck Heights, Indian Springs, The Woods, Counselors Close, Richmond Hill are just a few of these neighborhoods. Walnut Hills is the only one with older homes dating from the 1930′s and up. Prices will range from $500k to $1,800,000. Although the homes are not older most are Colonials. Some more traditional than others with historic touches throughout.
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