The New Town community in James City County/ Williamsburg, VA offers a unique combination of shops, entertainment, a vibrant office environment and a plethora of housing options to appeal to all segments of the population
New Town in Williamsburg, VA has raised the bar on complete living, meeting all of the needs of the community, businesses and residents alike.
Forget what you know about shopping in suburbia. You won’t find the endless 
sea of strip malls and parking lots in New Town, Williamsburg, VA. What you will find is a return of what has long been missing from our daily lives…what you want, where you want it.
At New Town you can drop off the kids to their dance class or day care, walk to the corner for coffee, go to the bakery, grab some flowers from the florist, go to the dentist, the bank, the doctor, work out at the gym, go to your attorney’s office, see a movie, browse Barnes and Noble, shop for groceries, get some other errands done, without ever getting in the car.
What’s even better is that you can do it all in walking distance from your home.
The retail is aimed at the needs of those that live here, and is located with a keen eye on convenience. Whether it’s a salon, the groceries, or the gym, all are available in a way that makes life easier for you.
What could be a better commute than no commute at all?
In New Town, Williamsburg, VA, the distance barriers are being broken down down for all types of business environments, and the office is no exception. Who said offices should be separate from the places that we live and
play. Big and smaller companies alike have space walk able to dozens of restaurants, shops and services. No more rushing the lunch hour.
The only drawback to living and working ion New Town ? No more calling in late because of a back up on I-64!
Design details like narrow streets and wide sidewalks ensure that the streets of New Town, Williamsburg, VA are inviting to the pedestrian, making a sensible choice of what was once not an option in the suburbs.
New Town Neighborhood Parks
In New Town, Williamsburg, VA everyone has the chance to experience wonderful outdoor settings within easy walking distance from their homes. No matter where you are in New Town, Williamsburg, VA there are plazas, greens and courtyards. You will surely find your personal favorite among the dozens of neighborhood parks.
In New Town the streets are interconnected with each other and provides over four miles of continuous trails through over three hundred acres of park system.
Roads/ Transportation
Roads. There have always been too few to handle the traffic of the suburbs. The 
fact is, there will never be enough roads if cars are the only way to get around.
Bicycles have easy routes to all corners of the community, allowing for more than recreational rides. Expect to see more people shopping and going to work by bike as they recognize the ease of getting out of the fast lane in New Town, Williamsburg, VA
Community buses provide chances for residents to conveniently travel to Colonial Williamsburg and other parts of James City County without having to drive and park.
There is an Amtrak Station within a few miles in Williamsburg which provides a link to Downtown Richmond, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City and beyond.
Most importantly, New Town is proving that businesses and homes can exist in close proximity enabling people to live in a truly walk able distance from nearly all of their daily needs. At New Town, Williamsburg, VA the choice of how you travel is back in your hands.
Click here to see a photo tour of New Town in Williamsburg VA
New Town, Williamsburg, VA is a place for all people. It is that simple. Gone is the notion that you have to have kids, or have to be an “active adult” or other category of lifestyle. A wide variety of styles of housing, providing equal opportunities for living by those of vastly different means.
Housing choices are plentiful in New Town. Mid Rise Condos are available in both Bennington on the Park and Foundation Square, Town homes are available in Abbey Commons, Savannah Square and Chelsea Green, prices range from the low $200’s for condos to around $500k for the largest town homes .Floor plans range in size from 1200 to over 3000 square feet. Detached homes will be available in the near future. Prices and plans have yet to be announced. There are also town home style apartments for rent available at Oxford of New Town.
Sold Prices for homes in New Town ranged from$245,000 to $494,000 in the last 12 months according to data from the WAAR/ WMLS. 35 homes sold in the same period. There are currently 35 homes listed for sale in New Town and 13 of those are under contract.
See a current list of homes for sale in New Town
Dining
As of today I counted 22 different places to eat in New Town. There should be a place for everyone’s taste. It includes : artcafe26- A Touch of Europe in Williamsburg, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Bonefish Grill, Buon Amici- Italian Restaurant & Gourmet Pizzeria, California Tortilla- Specialty Burritos 
Are Our Specialty, Center Street Grill- Where traditional tastes are fused with new world flavors., Cheeburger Cheeburger- Big is Better, CoCo Chocolatier & Creperie- Williamsburg’s Premier Chocolate, Fondue and Crepe destination, , Green Leafe New Town- Good Beer. Good Food. Good People., HARBOUR COFFEE- YOUR community coffeehouse and specialty roaster, Ichiban- AUTHENTIC CHINESE CUISINE AND 
OUTSTANDING SUSHI, Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream, New Town Avenue Coffee & Tea- New Town Ave. Coffee and Tea, Opus 9 Steakhouse- Casual Elegance, Personalize Service, Relaxed Sophistication, Panera Bread- Bakery-Cafe: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Parletts- Parletts – Cards Stationery Gifts, Quiznos Sub-, Thaipot- Thai Cuisine, The Corner Pocket- Food, Billiards, Entertainment, The Short Stop Market- ‘Your Neighborhood Market and Deli,
As a local REALTOR working in New Town I would be happy to assist you in finding a home here.
Location map of New Town:
| Read What New Town Home owners are saying: |
| From Catherine’s lovely town home in Abbey Commons, she can survey New Town from her windows. Although she had lived in Williamsburg for 20 years, she had finally found the perfect place for her busy life and has lived in New Town for three years. Does she have time to rake leaves and edge borders? No. Does she want to be bothered with exterior maintenance? No. She’s very satisfied that Abbey Commons always looks top notch, and she doesn’t have to lift a finger. Her spare time is spent traveling and kayaking on the James River, or heading to Blacksburg for a tailgate party and football game with her daughter, Jenny, a junior at Virginia Tech. Daughter Sarah is a newlywed and currently lives in Texas. “I love getting to know a lot of different people, neighbors and merchants. New Town is a very friendly place to live and I have made a lot of new friends,” Catherine states. She also loves dining out, going to the movies and shopping in New Town’s many unique boutiques and stores, all just steps away from her home. What could better define New Town’s slogan: Live. Work. Play. ________________________________________________ The Pharrs, originally from North Carolina, have known each other since the age of 12. They have been married for 38 years and have lived in Williamsburg for 30 years. Dr. Pharr is a well known ENT physician, having practiced since 1977. Cheryl, a graduate of William and Mary with a B.S. and M.Ed., pursued a career as a chemistry teacher but changed her career to grief counseling. For the past ten years she has helped people cope with the loss of a loved one. When asked what is their favorite place in New Town, both are quick to respond “the movie theater,” which is just a quick walk from their front steps. But they both agree that the residents of New Town are an added attraction because they are all so friendly. When not at the movies, the Pharr’s passion is antiques, and they consider this area a wonderland of treasures. They enjoy seeking out antiques and refinishing them. Cheryl, an avid reader, is happy to welcome the new Barnes & Noble to New Town. A retirement home in Nags Head or a townhouse in New Town? For Dr. Scott Pharr and his wife, Cheryl, the decision was eventually easy. New Town won out because it had a movie theater. Well, that wasn’t the only reason. Actually the Pharrs fell in love with the Charleston townhome model and were especially impressed by New Town’s walking-distance proximity to restaurants, shops, bookstore, and entertainments that they would ordinarily have to drive all over town to enjoy. |
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