About Marlbank Cove
Marlbank Cove is located in the York area of York County, Virginia—zoned for the best-rated school division on the Virginia Peninsula. It's a true community, where neighbors know each other and kids can play safely in the front yard.
Originally a Parade of Homes showsite in the 1980s, Marlbank Cove has grown through several phases to include 160 single-family homes. The whole neighborhood was designed to have an active main street (Running Man Trail) and short side streets that are easily accessible. Home values range from the $350,000s to $700,000s, averaging around $450,000. As a custom built neighborhood by various builders, there is plenty of architectural diversity, mostly traditional but also craftsman and modern styles.
Located just a few minutes from Langley Air Force Base, NASA and Jefferson Lab, Newport News Shipbuilding, Fort Eustis and the Norfolk Naval Baseo many move here for the convenient commute.
Among the many reasons you will enjoy living in Yorktown's Running Man neighborhood are:
Top-rated schools on the Virginia Peninsula:
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HOA dues are under $650 per year
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Large lots—most around 0.5 acres
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Fitness trail with exercise stations
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Wide, tree-lined main street
- Bike lane on both sides of main street
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Two playgrounds
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Large pool with wading area, built-in benches, baby pool, basketball goals, grill and cornhole boards. Memberships are available for purchase
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Close-knit community
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Beautiful clubhouse for low rental fee
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Family events including Cookies with Santa, Egg Hunt and Halloween Parade
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Adult events including monthly dinners, game nights and wine tastings
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Social groups including Bunco and
Yard & Garden Club -
Christmas Eve luminaries
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Short, quiet streets with cul-de-sacs
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Regional champion swim team, The Manta Rays
- Diverse population of families
Schools
- Yorktown Elementary
- York Middle
- York High