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Near West End

Near West End

Suburban Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond City County 23173, 23226

$914,066 Average Value
$401 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

A University of Richmond neighborhood

There’s a Richmond neighborhood with a nationally-ranked liberal arts college, plenty of sidewalks and a handful of local restaurants. And it’s not downtown. As part of Near West End, Three Chopt is a neighborhood full of green lawns and early twentieth-century homes, but its shops, sidewalks and relatively low crime rate make it popular among Richmond homeowners. “It’s walkable, comfortable and safe for the most part,” says Sarah Wiley, lifetime Three Chopt resident and owner of Sarah Wiley Art. “I feel safe walking around at night.”

The University of Richmond is a highly rated private university that falls in Three Chopt.
The University of Richmond is a highly rated private university that falls in Three Chopt.
Enjoy the close knit community of Three Chopt with your family.
Enjoy the close knit community of Three Chopt with your family.
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Homes from the early twentieth century

Homes in Three Chopt were primarily built in the early 1900s, though new homes are being built to accommodate demand. Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes are the most common styles, but bungalows and craftsman-style homes can also be found in the area. The neighborhood’s price range reflects its affluence, with a median price of $611,000. Prices range from $360,000 for a two-bedroom Cape Cod to over $4 million for a six-bedroom Colonial mansion overlooking the Country Club of Virginia’s Westhampton golf course. Home price data show that the median price has increased approximately 11% year over year. “Compared to D.C. and other areas nearby, the prices haven’t escalated as much as other communities,” Wiley says. “Now’s the time to move here because it’s gonna be another Charlotte.”

Three Chopt residents like to flex their green thumbs.
Three Chopt residents like to flex their green thumbs.
Colonial influences are found frequently in Three Chopt.
Colonial influences are found frequently in Three Chopt.
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Popular private school options or Richmond Public Schools

Three Chopt is served by the Richmond Public School system, but many of the neighborhood’s students attend the local private schools. Mary Munford Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students and maintains active arts and athletics programs. Known for its ornate architecture, Albert Hill Middle School is home to more than 450 students in grades 6 through 8. Nearing the hundredth anniversary of its opening, Thomas Jefferson High School serves grades 9 through 12 and offers a rigorous International Baccalaureate program to prepare students for a lifetime of learning. Mary Munford earns a B-plus on Niche, while Albert Hill and Thomas Jefferson both earn a B. On Saint Christopher’s Road, Saint Christopher’s School is a well-known school for boys, offering junior kindergarten through 12th grade. On Grove Avenue, Saint Catherine’s School is an all-girls school serving junior kindergarten through 12th grade. For higher learning, University of Richmond offers students 17 Division 1 athletic programs and 190 student organizations.

Thomas Jefferson High School is a B rated school according to Niche.
Thomas Jefferson High School is a B rated school according to Niche.
St Catherine's shows pride for their school all around campus with their flags.
St Catherine's shows pride for their school all around campus with their flags.
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Neighborhood parks and trails around the James

Options for outdoor living are vast in Three Chopt. Bandy Field Nature Park is the highest geographical point in Richmond and offers ecology boxes for local schools to practice gardening. Residents can also walk around Westhampton Lake on the University of Richmond campus or head down to the James River and enjoy the river’s trail system.

Dogs and people enjoy Bandy Field Nature Park in Three Chopt.
Dogs and people enjoy Bandy Field Nature Park in Three Chopt.
Huguenot Flatwater Park includes a boat launch for kayaks and tubes inStratford Hills.
Huguenot Flatwater Park includes a boat launch for kayaks and tubes inStratford Hills.
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Boutique clothing, fine rugs and local restaurants

The shops and restaurants of Three Chopt give residents plenty to enjoy. Around the intersection of Libbie Avenue and Grove Avenue, local shops offer boutique clothing, fine rugs and unique home décor. Grit Coffee brews up beans in the neighborhood's southeast, while Toast serves up a New American menu in the neighborhood’s north.

Three Chopt residents can visit Peter-Blair to update their wardrobe.
Three Chopt residents can visit Peter-Blair to update their wardrobe.
Three Chopt residents are enjoying a fresh at Stella's Grocery.  Stella's Grocery
Three Chopt residents are enjoying a fresh at Stella's Grocery. Stella's Grocery
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University and city transportation

University of Richmond faculty, students and staff living in Three Chopt have access to university shuttles that connect to stops throughout Richmond. For residents not affiliated with the university, the Greater Richmond Transit Company offers service lines throughout the neighborhood. The bus system provides service to stops all over the city and parts of Chesterfield and Henrico.

The University of Richmond is a highly rated private university that falls in Three Chopt.
The University of Richmond is a highly rated private university that falls in Three Chopt.
The GRTC bus system makes commuting to and from Three Chopt simple for residents.
The GRTC bus system makes commuting to and from Three Chopt simple for residents.
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Active events around the city

Richmond is a city of events, and Three Chopt residents are just close enough to the city to enjoy all that it has to offer. Active events like the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K and the Richmond Marathon attract more and more participants each year. Festivals like the Folk Festival bring musicians worldwide to the city, building on its active art scene. Religious institutions like the Keneseth Beth Israel synagogue and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church also maintain an active presence in the neighborhood and hold events to unite community members.

Richmond crime rates

In 2022, property crimes in Richmond occurred at a rate of 3,408 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national rate of 1,955 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime rates in Richmond were 366 per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national rate of 380 per 100,000 residents. Data show that most of Richmond’s crime is concentrated around the northeast and southwest corners of the city, and crime rates in the Three Chopt area are lower than in many other parts of the city.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Richmond International

29 min drive

Bus

Patterson & Libbie

Bus

Campus & Roselawn

Bus

Patterson & Honaker

Bus

Campus & Three Chopt

Bus

Gateway Road & Campus Drive

Bus

Grove & Maple

Bus

Patterson & Maple

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Near West End US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$850,000
Median Single Family Price
$910,000
Median Townhouse Price
$710,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$401
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Months of Supply
1.10
Median List Price
$799,250
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
20%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,259
Median Year Built
1948
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,231
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,966
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,919
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

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 Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,004
Median Age
28
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$146,144
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$171,687

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
64.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%

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®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

26 / 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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