Amy Beem
Samson Properties
(804) 409-3910
66 Total Sales
1 in Colonial Place
$305,000 Price
Colonial Place
Suburban Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond City County 23221, 23226
Ranked as the #1 Best Neighborhood to Live in Richmond by Niche, Colonial Place boasts picturesque streetscapes and stately homes. Tucked into the western part of Richmond called Near West End, homeowners in Colonial Place get the walkability and proximity of the city while also benefiting from suburban perks like spacious lots and neighborly community. “In Colonial Place, you’re close to everything but you also get a yard and some greenspace,” says Eliza Conrad, Realtor at Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville.
The wide, charming streets of Colonial Place are organized in a grid street plan, accompanied by sidewalks dappled with shade from mature tree canopies. On a stroll through the neighborhood, you’ll find a wide array of gorgeous homes in varying architectural styles. Dominating the area are Cape Cods with broad, rectangular profiles and central chimneys and Colonial Revival-style homes with formal, symmetrical exteriors and side-gabled roofs. English Tudors are also prevalent, donning steeply pitched gable roofs and embellished doorways. You’ll even spot a few unique Mediterranean Revival homes with low-pitched tile roofs and stucco exteriors. These homes are nestled beside each other on lots with manicured front lawns and spacious, fenced-in backyards. The median sales price for a property in Colonial Place is $591,500. According to Conrad, inventory is extremely low, and demand is so high that most homes sell within a matter of days.
Kids in Colonial Place can attend Mary Munford Elementary School, Albert Hill Middle School and Thomas Jefferson High School, which all belong to the Richmond Public Schools district. On GreatSchools, Mary Munford Elementary receives a 9 out of 10 rating on test scores, reflecting academic progress far above the state average. Kids at Mary Munford can also participate in an impressive array of courses such as Spanish language, dance, drama and ceramics.
Adjacent to the elementary school you’ll find Mary Munford Playground, a sprawling, well-maintained park with large wooden play structures, swing sets, soccer fields and basketball and tennis courts. This park is open to the public when school is not in session. Pack lunch and enjoy a picnic at one of the shaded tables.
At dinnertime, head to Lafayette Street to enjoy one of Richmond’s most beloved restaurants, Stella’s. Serving rustic and modern Greek cuisine since 1983, these coveted tables fill up quickly so it’s best to make a reservation in advance. Share a flaming plate of saganaki — kefalograviera cheese served with grilled pita — before savoring rich dishes like pastichio, comprised of fat noodles and spiced ground beef baked with bechamel. If the reservation book is full, don’t worry — in 2017, sister market Stella’s Grocery opened right across the street, with an espresso bar and shelves stocked with grab-and-go Greek meals and gourmet snacks.
For groceries, head to Kroger on Willow Lawn Drive. This area is also home to a bustling shopping center, The Shops At Willow Lawn, with a collection of more than 30 popular retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Old Navy, Ross Dress for Less and Victoria’s Secret. You’ll also find familiar fast-casual restaurants like Panera Bread, Chopt and Cava.
Arrive to the heart of downtown Richmond in no time with a two-mile drive down Grove Avenue. Beautiful, walkable and central to everything Richmond has to offer, Colonial Place is hard to beat.
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Sarah Grace Vedomske
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amy Beem
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Chris Hargrave Jr
Chris Hargrave Jr
RVA Realty, Inc
(804) 999-5938
60 Total Sales
1 in Colonial Place
$241,000 Price
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Margaret Wade
Margaret Wade
Long & Foster REALTORS
(804) 793-8720
224 Total Sales
10 in Colonial Place
$198K - $1.4M Price Range
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Kyle Linegar
Kyle Linegar
Responds QuicklyBoyd Realty Group
(804) 913-2757
39 Total Sales
3 in Colonial Place
$425K - $1.2M Price Range
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Sean Stilwell
Sean Stilwell
The Steele Group
(804) 944-8104
69 Total Sales
1 in Colonial Place
$712,500 Price
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Dawson Boyer
Dawson Boyer
Providence Hill Real Estate
(804) 593-0631
278 Total Sales
5 in Colonial Place
$201K - $825K Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Thomas Jefferson Tot Lot
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Grayland Tot Lot
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Humphrey Calder Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Westhampton Green Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Mary Munford Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Colonial Place | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colonial Place, Richmond sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Colonial Place, Richmond over the last 12 months is $713,703, up 27% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$649,950
Median Single Family Price
$778,750
Median Townhouse Price
$724,453
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$305,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$200,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$362
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Months of Supply
2.80
Median List Price
$710,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
961
Median Year Built
1946
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,039
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,204
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
858
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
570
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,083
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,333
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$161,685
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
81.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.9%
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®
44
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33
/ 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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