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Dumbarton

Dumbarton

Suburban Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond City County 23228, 23230, 23294

Neighborhood Reviews
3.2
$331,912 Average Value
$214 Average Price per Sq Ft
13 Homes For Sale

A relaxed suburb in Henrico County

Located 8 miles northwest of Downtown Richmond, Dumbarton is a Henrico County suburb that offers modern conveniences in a laidback atmosphere. “It’s a great area that’s very convenient to shopping areas, restaurants and the interstate,” says Iris Hernandez, a Realtor with United Real Estate Richmond who has lived in Richmond for 13 years. Dumbarton is a primary residential enclave, but major shopping centers and parks are about 10 minutes away, and public transportation options connect residents with all of RVA.

Contemporary townhouses and brick ranches

The neighborhood is made up of shaded residential streets framed by loblolly pines. “Houses sell very quickly in Dumbarton,” Hernandez says. “I’d say if you put a house on the market on Thursday, it’ll be gone by Saturday or Sunday.” Additionally, many residents rent an apartment at one of the neighborhood’s many complexes, and some older residents live in a retirement community. Dumbarton hosts a mix of older homes and newly built properties, with housing stock ranging from mid-20th century ranches and split levels to contemporary townhouses and New Traditional single-family homes. Smaller condos and ranches can cost around $150,000, but most properties are priced between $250,000 and $400,000.

Spanish immersion classes at J. R. Tucker High

Children may begin at Charles M. Johnson Elementary School and continue learning at Brookland Middle. Both schools have C ratings from Niche. Older students can attend J. R. Tucker High, which has a B-plus rating. High school students can achieve a high level of Spanish proficiency through immersion classes with the school’s Center for Spanish Language and Global Citizenship program.

Jog or play disc golf at Bryan Park

There aren’t large public parks directly in the neighborhood, but residents can sit on wooden picnic tables and watch their kids play on the small playground at Bethlehem Park. For outdoor recreation, Bryan Park is a 3-mile drive southeast; locals can jog, walk or bike on the paved paths that wind through the 100-acre park or play pickleball or disc golf.

Saturday mornings call for brunch at Eat 33

Residents can start their day on a comforting note with brunch from Eat 33, a cozy diner serving American breakfast classics like biscuits and gravy. For dinner, they can head to Pho 79 for large bowls of authentic Vietnamese soup or order Indian fare from White Tiger Indian Restaurant and Bar. There aren’t many retailers in Dumbarton, but the neighborhood is conveniently located near major shopping centers — residents can drive 3 miles south to get to The Shops at Willow Lawn. The large shopping center houses chain restaurants, retailers like Old Navy and Michaels, day spas and a Kroger. Big box stores like Walmart and Target are also close by, and locals can shop for groceries at Lidl or Arco Iris Latino Market, making errands convenient for residents.

Catch the GRTC or merge onto I-64

Residents can catch a bus operated by the Greater Richmond Transit Company or GRTC on West Broad Street or on Staples Mill Road. They can also head to the Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and board the Northeast Regional rail line to travel toward Downtown Richmond. However, the area is still car-dependent; residents can merge onto Interstate 64 at Dumbarton’s southern edge, which takes them 8 miles southeast to Downtown Richmond. Or they can link with Interstate 95 to travel throughout the greater Richmond area.

Shop at the RVA Big Market

On Saturday mornings, Bryan Park draws large crowds for the weekly RVA Big Market, Richmond's biggest year-round outdoor market. Residents can support local vendors as they shop for plants, produce or handcrafted items. The park is also a venue for community walks and charity events. The neighborhood can join the larger Richmond community for bigger events downtown, like the Friday Cheers concert series on Brown’s Island.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Richmond International

26 min drive

Bus

Staples Mill & Wistar

Bus

Staples Mill & Amtrak

Bus

Broad & Wistar

Bus

Staples Mill & Hamlet Condos

Bus

Broad & Sunnybrook

Bus

Broad & Emerywood Parkway

Bus

Broad & Glenside

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 11 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
7/4/2014 Niche Review
We don't have sidewalks outside of downtown. Downtown and Carytown are good for walking and biking.
3.0 Niche User
7/4/2014 Niche Review
I would assume the job market in Richmond is average.
3.0 Niche User
7/4/2014 Niche Review
A lot of festivals downtown. Not much going on in the suburbs.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Dumbarton US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$355,000
Median Single Family Price
$343,000
Median Townhouse Price
$391,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$329,975
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$152,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
73
Months of Supply
2.10
Median List Price
$359,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,640
Median Year Built
1962
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,451
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,028
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,213
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
941
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
9,661
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$56,593
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,518

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.9%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

39 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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