Bellevue
Historic housing with creative freedom
“It’s a great, established neighborhood in Richmond,” says Josh Simpson, associate broker at Simpson Realty Group with more than 15 years of experience in Richmond real estate. “It’s very popular, and has mostly older homes, built roughly from the 1920s to the 1940s.” Bellevue’s diverse array of homes ranges from stucco Foursquare and timbered Tudor Revivals to simple shingled cottages and Spanish Colonials. Bellevue’s smaller homes are popular with first-time homebuyers, who must be patient, as homes in this area are slow to turn over and sales are competitive. Residents tend to stick around, add family rooms and finish attics and basements to create more living space. The median home price is $579,000, and prices can range from $415,000 for an updated three-bedroom bungalow to $1.6 million for a fully renovated six-bedroom Colonial home. The neighborhood is not restricted by HOA covenants and there’s a kind of “anything goes” attitude among neighbors, with pollinator gardens and kitchen gardens planted in some front yards rather than expertly manicured lawns.Dot’s, Stir Crazy and nearby Willow Lawn
MacArthur Avenue is home to restaurants like the neighborhood watering hole Dot’s Back Inn – a retro diner serving comfort foods and happy hour specials since 1990 – as well as Stir Crazy Café coffee shop, Demi’s Mediterranean Kitchen and Once Upon a Vine wine shop. On Bellevue Avenue, Little House Green Grocery is a neighborhood staple with local products and organic produce. For outdoor mall shopping with a broader selection, Willow Lawn is just four miles to the southwest.Bellevue Civic Association events
“There are monthly food truck nights,” Simpson says. “And they have several community events throughout the year, like Garden Walk and Porchella.” The Bellevue Civic Association also sponsors events like a neighborhood Halloween party and Christmas on MacArthur, which kicks off the holiday season with activities for kids. The newest event, Porchella, features a few dozen local bands playing music on residents’ front porches each spring.Richmond City Schools, Veritas and the New Community School
Bellevue is served by Richmond City Public Schools like Linwood Holton Elementary School, which earns a B on Niche, and Henderson Middle School, which offers Bellevue students 6th through 8th grade classes and earns a C-minus. Henderson’s Black Business Showcase gives students the opportunity to connect with Black business owners from the Richmond area and learn how to become an entrepreneur. John Marshall High School takes students through 12th grade and earns a C. Alongside public school options, two private schools are within walking distance of Bellevue. Veritas School serves kindergarten through 12th grade students with a focus on classical, Christian education, and the New Community School, educates students with dyslexia and other learning differences.Byrd Park in the backyard
The back entrance to Bryan Park, a 262-acre Richmond city park, is just across Hermitage Avenue from the Bellevue arch, and is a popular destination for dog walking, bike riding and running. The park is also home to a disc golf course and numerous soccer fields and tennis courts, and each Saturday the park hosts Richmond’s largest farmers market, the RVA Big Market.Access to Richmond public transit and interstate travel
Greater Richmond Transit Company Route 14 serves Bellevue with stops along Hermitage Road and Westbrook Avenue. Bellevue drivers can easily hop on Interstate 95, which runs along the western edge of the neighborhood and connects to Interstate 64. For residents looking to get their steps in, Bellevue streets are lined with sidewalks, making the neighborhood easy to walk.Some flood risks and higher noise levels
Some areas along Princeton Road and Fauquier Avenue are at moderate risk of floods surpassing a foot in the event of severe weather. The outer edges of the neighborhood can also experience higher levels of noise, due mainly to the nearby interstate and busier local roads.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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James Nay
James Nay
River City Elite Properties
(804) 609-2378
987 Total Sales
2 in Bellevue
$520K - $635K Price Range
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Margaret Wade
Margaret Wade
Long & Foster REALTORS
(804) 793-8720
229 Total Sales
1 in Bellevue
$875,000 Price
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Nadeem Khan
Nadeem Khan
Samson Properties
(804) 597-9053
12 Total Sales
1 in Bellevue
$415,000 Price
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Sean Stilwell
Sean Stilwell
The Steele Group
(804) 944-8104
70 Total Sales
2 in Bellevue
$386K - $900K Price Range
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Catena Armstrong
Catena Armstrong
Rashkind Saunders & Co.
(804) 292-2912
65 Total Sales
1 in Bellevue
$360,000 Price
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Scott Garnett
Scott Garnett
Samson Properties
(804) 781-3698
83 Total Sales
1 in Bellevue
$534,950 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Spring Park Historic Site
- Trails
Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Joseph Bryan Park
Pollard Park
SOAR 365 Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bellevue | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bellevue Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bellevue, Richmond sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Bellevue, Richmond over the last 12 months is $555,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$540,000
Median Sale Price
$555,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$550,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$318
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,149
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,670
Below the national average
1,927
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,216
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
500
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,028
Median Age
47
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,354
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,949
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
73.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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