$218,292Average Value$225Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
A small, well-established community near the James River
Just over 2 miles south of the James River, Broad Rock is a residential community only a few miles from the central artsy hub of downtown Richmond. Buyers are drawn to the community for its proximity to the city, alongside its well-maintained bungalows and central community garden. "You're able to get to a lot of places very quickly," says Realtor Noah Tucker of Hometown Realty. Tucker has sold homes across Richmond for nearly five years. "It's super close to Route 1, Hull Street, Midlothian Turnpike, VCU and the whole downtown area."
The Broad Rock neighborhood is full of treelined streets 10 minutes from Downtown Richmond.
Craftsman-style bungalows are commonplace in the Broad Rock neighborhood.
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Craftsman bungalows and Cape Cods
Laid out in a grid system, the Broad Rock neighborhood has paved sidewalks and wide, smooth roads that provide ample parking space. Along these tree-lined streets are many Craftsman-style bungalows sporting low-pitched roofs and wide porches with thick columns. Cape Cods, rectangular in profile with gabled dormers and central chimneys, can also be found throughout the neighborhood. Most homes in the neighborhood were built in the 1920s and '30s, so a few need repairs or have seen some modifications over the years. Most houses have two to four bedrooms and sit on small lots with shallow, level front yards and mature landscaping. And homes cost between $100,000 and $250,000. "Demand for these homes is high, and inventory is low," Tucker says.
Craftsman-style homes in the Broad Rock neighborhood feature large covered front porches.
Attractive Cape Cod style homes can be found throughout Broad Rock.
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Richmond Public Schools
Kids growing up in Broad Rock attend Richmond Public Schools, which received an overall C-plus on Niche. Students first attend Swansboro Elementary School, which has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11-to-1 and a C on Niche. The elementary school participates in Richmond's Lit Limo program, a library on wheels that travels to schools in the area to increase literacy. Every child under 18 who visits the Lit Limo receives a book of their own, is invited to participate in a read aloud and can sign up for a Richmond Public Library card. Students head to River City Middle School next, which opened in 2020 and is yet to be scored by academic reviewers. Students head to Richmond High School for the Arts to earn their diplomas.
Swansboro Elementary, near Broad Rock, boasts a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
River City Middle School is a highly rated school in Broad Rock.
Richmond High School faithfully serves the community of Broad Rock.
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Picnics at the community garden
In the heart of Broad Rock is the Broad Rock Community Garden, at the intersection of Broad Rock Road and Stockton Street. Part of the city's Richmond Grows Gardens Program, which supports urban agriculture by making city-owned property available for community use, the garden hosts workshops on topics like fruit tree pruning and offers weekly workdays to tend to the garden. Broad Rock Community Garden is one of 14 gardens located in Richmond. With a dozen raised beds and a covered gathering space with picnic tables, the Broad Rock Community Garden is a neighborhood gathering point. Locals also head to Forest Hill Park to enjoy a day outside. The park features tucked-away trails, a playground and pickleball courts.
The community garden in Broad Rock is loved by many.
Relaxing outdoor spaces are within minutes from Broad Rock.
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Shopping at Southside Plaza
Hull Street provides Broad Rock residents with most of their shopping and dining needs. Locals often head to Seafarm Seafood for lake trout filet, cooked to order, or to take home a bushel of freshly caught blue crabs to steam for themselves. Southside Plaza and Circle Plaza are adjacent outdoor shopping centers with a few more spots to eat. Locals enjoy tender curry goat with rice and peas at Queen's Jamaican restaurant or shrimp egg rolls and lo mein dishes at Cheung Wah Chinese Restaurant. There are five fast-food restaurants in the plaza for a meal on the go. For groceries, shoppers head to Super Fresh off Hull Street Road, then to Roses next door for everyday essentials and household items.
Many shopping options are available to Broad Rock residents.
Southside Plaza is offers locals multiple shopping options in Broad Rock.
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Navigating Richmond
The GRTC Transit System serves Broad Rock, and several stops line Hull Street and East Broad Rock Road. While bus stops are within walking distance, many residents also drive to get around. Commuters mostly take Hull Street into Richmond's heart, about 3 miles away. Right down the road from Broad Rock is the Richmond VA Hospital, formerly Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, until it underwent a name change in 2023. The hospital, built in 1943 and now spanning 1.2 million square feet, serves thousands of United States veterans annually.
Public transportation is easily accessible to Broad Rock residents.
Downtown Richmond is conveniently located just a few minutes from Broad Rock.
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Parks in this Area
Carter Jones Park
James River Park 22nd Street Entrance
Bike Trails
Fishing
Trails
Canoe Run Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Forest Hill Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Charlie Sydnor Playground
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Crooked Branch Ravine Park
Trails
Swansboro Playground
Transit
Airport
Richmond International
22 min drive
Bus
Hull & Playn
Bus
Hull & E Blake
Bus
Broad Rock & 36th
Bus
Holly Spring & Hopkins
Bus
Broad Rock & 34th
Bus
Broad Rock & Holly Springs
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Broad Rock
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Broad Rock, Richmond sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Broad Rock, Richmond over the last 12 months is $232,699, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Seller financing available on this rare beautiful building lot!! Terrific opportunity to own a building lot in Broad Rock Park, South of the James. This parcel is zoned R-5 and is 33’x157’. Water and sewer are both available at the street. City of Richmond Zoning Dept. has provided a Zoning Confirmation Letter that indicates the lot is “Buildable”. A new-build in 2023 (1,365 SF) sold for $309K!
Great first time home buyer or investment opportunity with excellent rental income potential. 2 primary bedrooms with their respective ensuite baths. Office/study is currently used as 3rd bedroom and has its own rear entrance. Spacious eat-in kitchen. Separate laundry room with rear exit door. Large storage room off the front porch. Easy parking off street in the front or the back alley which is
Make this your new home—fully renovated as of March 2025! A new home emerges and a refreshed single-family detached home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, offering a complete transformation inside and out. All new doors and windows and fresh interior paint. With all new recessed lighting through out which makes this home fully illuminated with warm and bright white lighting. Full
Recently renovated, this award-winning affordable 295-unit property in South Richmond near the Veterans Administration Hospital offers one, two and three bedroom units from townhomes to garden style units. Park Vue Place Apartments have been recognized as the Affordable Community of the Year by Virginia Business and won the Outstanding Community Development award by CAHEC, a non-profit tax credit
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,026
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,125
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,911
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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