Richmond Housing: Colonial to condo price tags
You've gotta live somewhere... right? From a Fan District painted lady Victorian with seventeen coats of irony to a Church Hill shotgun house with a crumbling brick sidewalk, Richmond has a variety of places and ways to make a home. We're going to help you understand what to expect.
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What Does Home Look Like in Richmond?
Prices, house styles, and the rental fine print locals wish someone had told them sooner.
Home prices are
Still shockingly reasonable if you're fleeing DC or Brooklyn
Homes in Richmond are typically
Charmingly old with 'character' (read: sloped floors and mystery electrical)
The dream house would be
A renovated Fan rowhouse with original hardwoods and parking
The reality is that it will most likely be
Needs work, no parking, but the porch is cute
I'll live anywhere except
Anywhere requiring me to explain which Short Pump subdivision or near Hillside or Mosby Court
As long as I'm close to
Belle Isle, Carytown, and a good brunch spot with outdoor seating in Scott's Addition and Jackson Ward
Stereotypical architecture is
Victorian rowhouses, crumbling colonials, and aggressively beige suburban sprawl
Sought after views
River views, downtown skyline, or literally any tree-lined street, Libby Hill or Taylor's Hill Park
HOAs around here are
Either nonexistent or run by someone's retired uncle with opinions
Ready to See If Richmond Fits You?
Compare neighborhoods, check the routes, or head back to the full Richmond guide for the bigger picture.