Quiet living on the edge of Chesterfield and Richmond
Situated just south of the James River in Richmond, Virginia, Oxford offers a quiet slice of suburban paradise. While options for extensive shopping and dining stretch in all directions just outside the neighborhood, Oxford itself is almost entirely residential, creating a peaceful, secluded atmosphere. “You’re close to downtown but you don’t feel like you’re in a city neighborhood,” says Wayne Gauthier, an associate broker at Joyner Fine Properties who has lived in the neighborhood for 21 years. “We still offer all those wonderful amenities and beautiful, verdant hills that other neighborhoods don’t really have.” Despite being just 8 miles from downtown Richmond, Oxford’s quiet suburban atmosphere may be at least partially due to its unique location. “Oxford has about 635 homes; about 135 of those homes are actually in Chesterfield County, the majority are in the city,” Gauthier says. “So we’re a dual-county neighborhood, and some homeowners actually own land in both.”
Oxford sits adjacent to the popular James River, just minutes from downtown Richmond.
Oxford offers residents quick access to several major highways.
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Quiet streets with homes in the $400,000 range
Oxford’s winding, hilly streets often see residents walking their dogs and groups of kids playing outside or riding their bikes. These streets are lined with split-levels, a diverse array of colonial designs, from Colonial Revivals to Dutch Colonials, and red brick ranch-style homes. Careful landscaping is prevalent, with many houses tucked on large lots surrounded by towering oaks, pines and maples. “Oxford has a lot of residents who really take care of their properties,” says Lucas Harnish, Realtor at Elizabeth Road Inc. “It’s an established area that has only gotten nicer over the years.” According to Gauthier, there has been an influx of younger families buying the neighborhood’s older but well-maintained homes and renovating them to update them. A small three-bedroom home can start as low as $300,000, while a large, updated four-bedroom can go for $725,000. Most homes, however, sell in the $400,000 to $600,000 range. Gauthier and Harnish agree that houses in Oxford don’t last long on the market. “They typically sell within a week or two,” Harnish says. It’s also not uncommon for homes to attract multiple offers, especially if it has been remodeled. “One of the three that I last sold, it had been meticulously redone,” Gauthier says. “I think we had 15 offers, and it went significantly over asking.”
Some homes in Oxford have a large front yard.
Well-manicured lawns are a frequent sight in the Oxford neighborhood.
Brick ranch style homes are available in Oxford.
Many homes in Oxford have colorful front doors.
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Richmond Public Schools has a C-plus from Niche
Local children can attend J.B. Fisher Elementary School, which has a B-minus from Niche, Lucille M. Brown Middle School, which has a C-minus, and Huguenot High School. With a C rating, Huguenot High creates a phone-free learning environment by having students put their phones in specialized cases at the start of every school day. Students maintain possession of their phones, but can’t access them until the end of the day.
Huguenot High School serves the students in the Oxford community.
The entrance of J.B. Fisher Elementary School near Oxford.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School in Oxford is shaping resilient learners.
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Enjoying nearby James River parks
“The whole James River Park System is one of the really valuable features of our neighborhood,” Gauthier says. The popular network of parks features over 20 miles of lush, interconnected trails open to bikes and foot traffic — all right down the street. Locals often head to Huguenot Flatwater Park less than 2 miles from the neighborhood for its wooden boat ramp, which is perfect for getting kayaks, canoes or inner tubes into the water. It’s also a popular fishing and hiking spot. Just a little further up the river is Pony Pasture, one of the most popular spots along the river for locals to spend an afternoon swimming in the rapids or sunbathing on granite boulders. Just outside Oxford, Larus Park’s 106 acres are a popular hiking destination that’s often described as a hidden gem, weaving through woods and across creeks.
Enjoy the scenic views along the James River in the Oxford neighborhood.
Pony Pasture Park offers Oxford local kayakers river rapids to challenge their skills.
The whole family will enjoy the great outdoors on the trails of Larus Park.
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Shopping and entertainment at Stony Point Fashion Park
A 2-mile drive west brings residents to Stony Point Fashion Park, a high-end outdoor shopping mall featuring stores like Anthropologie and Chanel. It also boasts a movie theater, a popular escape room called Gnome & Raven, Stumpy’s Hatchet House for axe-throwing and several restaurants. Oxford’s eastern edge offers abundant grocery options close to home, including Publix, Target, ALDI and Walmart. About a mile away, Joe’s Inn is a popular Richmond Institution. The Natalie — a huge plate of baked spaghetti topped with mushrooms, spinach, basil, tomatoes and either meat or marinara sauce — is a local favorite. The Sonty Point Shopping Center offers a Trader Joe’s alongside a popular chef-owned restaurant called Southbound, which serves great cocktails alongside its Southern-inspired New American fare. For dessert, locals head to the nearby Gelati Celesti, a beloved local Richmond chain known for its classic and creative flavors of gelato.
Publix provides Oxford residents with their groceries.
Stumpy's in the Stony Point Fashion Park is a popular place for Oxford locals to gather.
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Quiet neighborhood streets, Route 150 to I-195
Most of Oxford’s roads are small neighborhood streets, but the vaguely triangle-shaped neighborhood is rimmed by a few recognizable Richmond roads: Forest Hill Avenue, West Huguenot Road and Chippenham Parkway, also called State Route 150. From Chippenham, it takes just a few minutes to get onto the highway. It’s just 3 miles to Chippenham Hospital and 8 miles to downtown Richmond.
The Chippenham Pkwy, adjacent to Oxford connects locals with the greater Richmond area.
Oxford sits adjacent to several major highways, just minutes from downtown Richmond.
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Oxford’s active civic association
Every year, the Oxford 5K Wellness Soiree features a run — or walk — followed by food and live music. “Our neighborhood civic association always gets together for the National Night Out in August,” Gauthier says. “We try to do fun events a couple of times a year to try to bring people out and get people more involved, knowing our neighbors.”
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Parks in this Area
Huguenot Flatwater Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
Pony Pasture Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Lewis G. Larus Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Transit
Airport
Richmond International
29 min drive
Bus
Forest Hill & Sheila
Bus
Forest Hill & Lansdale
Bus
Forest Hill & Grantwood
Bus
Forest Hill & Chippenham Village
Bus
Forest Hill & Kenmore
Bus
Forest Hill & Thompson School
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oxford
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oxford, Richmond sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Oxford, Richmond over the last 12 months is $554,742, up 6% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,312
Median Age
45
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,315
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,128
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
42.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.9%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
On par with the national average
65.1%
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®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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