Neighborhoods
Richmond and the surrounding counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico have an abundance of neighborhoods that are rich in architectural charm and character. From compact urban row houses, cottage bungalows, stately homes surrounded by towering trees and loft apartments in the heart of downtown to family-oriented planned communities, executive homes, and amenity-rich town homes in the counties, the Richmond area has something to offer for every taste.
The City of Richmond boasts many architecturally diverse neighborhoods north and south of the James River, all within an easy commute to VCU-MCV. Are you looking for a Victorian period home within five minutes of the hospital? The neighborhoods of the Fan, Museum District, Church Hill, and Oregon Hill just might fit the bill. If you desire the urban feel of a Soho-like loft, Downtown Richmond offers newly constructed high-rise condos as well as historic warehouses properties on the river that have been converted into unique living spaces. Within a 10-15 minute commute to MCV and the downtown area, the Westhampton, Westover Hills, Stratford Hills and North Side areas of the city offer tree-lined streets of cottages, cape cods, Spanish villas, English tudors, and classic colonials along with eclectic dining and shopping. Click here to view Richmond neighborhoods.
If you are looking for a more suburban lifestyle, one of Richmond’s neighboring counties may be the right spot for you. Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico counties offer wonderful housing options that are within a 15-25 minute commute to VCU-MCV and the downtown area. The Huguenot and Robious Road corridors of Chesterfield county offer charming starter homes in neighborhoods like the Williamsburg-style Settler’s Landing, turn of the century charmers in the Victorian-era neighborhood of Bon Air, to the executive-style homes in planned communities like Tarrington on the James and Salisbury. This area of Chesterfield has Blue Ribbon schools, public parks and golf courses, and unique shopping experiences as well as big box retail establishments. Interstate 288 and the Chippenham and Powhite parkways provide quick access (20-25 minutes) to downtown Richmond.
The Atlee-Elmont area of Hanover County boasts family-oriented planned communities like Kings Charter, Ash Creek, and Milestone with award-winning schools and all of the amenities of the other counties, but with a more rural feel. Interstates 95 and 295 make for an easy commute of 20-25 minutes to VCU-MCV and the downtown area.
Click here for Hanover County's web site.
Western Henrico County offers a nice blend of older established neighborhoods in the River Road corridor, dating back to the 1940s, to newer planned communities of single-family and town homes/condos in the far West End like Twin Hickory, Wyndham, and Wellesley. The Short Pump area is exploding with growth in the form of new homes and new shopping experiences from West Broad Street Village to Short Pump Towne Center. Families will recognize award winning schools, parks, and an abundance of restaurants and shopping. With easy access to interstates 64 and 295, you can be downtown in 20 minutes. In the East End of Henrico County, adjacent to downtown Richmond and within a 5 minute commute of VCU-MCV, you will discover Rockett’s Landing, a new urbanism community that features several residential choices mixed closely with restaurants, shops, a marina and a riverfront park.
Click here for Henrico County's web site.
As you can see, Richmond has so many living choices that are easy to love, all within a reasonable commute to the hospital.and the downtown area.
