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Historic charm and residential conveniences
Anchored by a historic park offering scenic city views, Chimborazo is a largely residential neighborhood near downtown Richmond. Half a mile from the James River, the neighborhood gives residents a degree of separation from Richmond’s nightlife and workday traffic without leaving the city. “People really love the location,” says Cody Mann, a Realtor with Village Concepts Realty Group and a Central Virginia native. “It’s a good area with a lot of history. It’s definitely on the come up, there’s a lot of builders who are gaining interest in the area. There’s a bunch of local spots, and the park is a big draw, too.”
Blend of old and new homes
The neighborhood falls within the Oakwood-Chimborazo Historic District, which contains late-19th- and early 20th-century homes in styles ranging from Victorian and Queen Anne to Federal and Colonial Revival. Most of the neighborhood's housing consists of detached single-family homes with small backyards. There are also some townhouses and duplexes. “In Chimborazo, the homes have a little bit more potential," says Ernie Chamberlain, a real estate agent with Hometown Realty who lives in Richmond. “There are stately homes with basements. You don’t get that in Church Hill or Union Hill.” Chimborazo hosts a mix of historic homes with various levels of renovation and new construction. Recently built properties often feature architectural styles similar to those of older houses, maintaining the neighborhood’s character. Cars are parked on the curb, sporadic trees dot sidewalks and Chimborazo Boulevard is laid with cobblestones. Homebuyers can find a modest two-bedroom, one-bathroom property for about $250,000, while a four-bedroom, three-bathroom new build can reach up to $690,000. Most properties run in the $400,000 to $600,000 range. “You can get so much more house in Chimborazo,” Chamberlain says. There are also several apartment complexes in the area available for renters, including Lava Loft Apartments just two blocks from Chimborazo Park.
Chimborazo has many historical home types.
Homes in Chimborazo come in all shapes and sizes.
Walking paths run in front of houses in Chimborazo.
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Civil War history at Chimborazo Park
Chimborazo Park spans 30 acres on the neighborhood’s southern edge. Housed in a 20th-century masonry building, the Chimborazo Medical Museum lies at the top of the park. It was the site of the Chimborazo Hospital, a Confederate infirmary during the Civil War. After the war, the site became the location of a Freedman’s Bureau School. Today, visitors to Chimborazo Park can wander along walking trails that weave along the hillside, take in a 180-degree view of Richmond’s skyline or relax on a shaded bench. The Church Hill Dog Park is on the park’s eastern edge and has areas for large and small breeds. A block away, kids run around the Chimborazo Playground, where there are also basketball and tennis courts, and neighbors plant fruit, vegetables and flowers in the Chimborazo Community Garden. On the other side of the neighborhood is Bill Robinson Park, where there are pickleball, tennis and basketball courts; a baseball field; a horseshoe pit; and a playground. During the summer, camps for kids between the ages of 6 and 12 years old are often held at the park.
Chimborazo Community Garden offers information on how to participate.
Chimborazo Park is located on East Broad Street.
Bill Robinson Park has tennis courts.
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Welcome to Franklin Military Academy.
Franklin Military Academy and Richmond Public Schools
On the eastern outskirts of the neighborhood lies Franklin Military Academy, the first public military school in the United States. The school earns a B grade from Niche. Public school students will likely start at Chimborazo Elementary School, which has a C overall Niche grade, followed by Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, which gets a C-minus. Armstrong High School has a history dating back to 1867, a C-minus Niche grade and a Future Center that helps students create a plan for their post-graduation life, including assistance with college applications and financial aid, among other areas.
Near Church Hill dining
ChimboMart, a large convenience store in the center of the neighborhood, sells everyday essentials, while nearby Farm Fresh is where residents can shop for groceries. Chimborazo is also close to the acclaimed restaurants in the Church Hill neighborhood. Alewife, just outside Chimborazo, features Mid-Atlantic seafood influenced by Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay, while its neighbor, Grisette, is known for its French dinner service of charcuterie and steak frites. In the morning, locals can walk to bakeries and coffee shops like the Fat Rabbit and Riverbend Roaster, and for lunch, there’s Union Market, where diners can order a small sandwich to eat on the outdoor patio. Inside, the corner market sells a wide selection of beer and wine, coffee and snacks. For medical services, VCU Medical Center is about 2 miles west of the neighborhood.
The Chimbo Mart has all your grocery needs.
Alewife Restaurant offers high end mid-Atlantic inspired cuisine.
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2 miles to downtown Richmond
Chimborazo is a walkable neighborhood, but Richmond is not a walkable city, so residents may require a car to get around. About a mile from Chimborazo, just outside downtown, is an entrance to Interstate 95, which connects to Interstate 64. These interstates lead throughout the Richmond area. While there aren’t any Greater Richmond Transit Co. bus stops in the neighborhood, many are within walking distance, and the free GRTC Pulse bus travels an 8-mile route from Willow Lawn to Rocketts Landing on nearby Broad Street. For domestic flights or international travel, the Richmond International Airport is about 7 miles from Chimborazo.
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Parks in this Area
Libby Hill Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Chimborazo Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Gillies Creek Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Disc Golf
Chimborazo Park
Chimborazo Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Bill Robinson Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Richmond International
16 min drive
Bus
Marshall & Chimborazo Boulevard
Bus
Chimborazo Boulevard & P
Bus
Chimborazo Boulevard & Leigh
Bus
Chimborazo Boulevard & O
Bus
Marshall & 33rd
Bus
Chimborazo Boulevard & N
Bus
P & 35th
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Chimborazo
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
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chimborazo, Richmond sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Chimborazo, Richmond over the last 12 months is $511,157, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,831
Median Age
39
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,005
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,081
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.3%
College Graduates
46%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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