Sherwood Park
Classic Cape Cods and brick Colonial Revivals
The charming, leafy streets of Sherwood Park are lined with sidewalks and mature trees. There is a range of architectural styles that include Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals, and brick ranch homes perched on level lots that average a quarter-acre. Lawns are well-tended with simple landscaping, and street parking is most common. In Sherwood Park, a four-bed brick ranch-style home can sell for $350,000, a four-bed Cape Cod for $538,000 or a four-bed brick Colonial for $715,000. “The house I recently sold sat on the market for several weeks due to being outdated, but the house across the street, which was renovated, sold much faster, “Moore says. “If it’s in good condition and ready to go, it will sell within days. This market is still hot.”
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Within walking distance to Scott’s Addition dining and entertainment
For breakfast, folks head to Brickhouse Diner on the Boulevard to savor staples like three-egg omelets and thick stacks of hot-buttered pancakes. Less than a mile down the road, Scott’s Addition offers dozens of popular local restaurants, breweries and coffee shops. At Afterglow Coffee Cooperative, Sherwood Park residents can fuel up with a cappuccino made with coffee beans roasted in-house. For tender beef brisket and peppery pork spareribs with blackstrap collard greens, Texas-style barbeque joint ZZQ, voted “Best Barbeque in Virginia” by Food & Wine, is the place to go. After dinner, locals might catch a movie at Movieland or head to River City Roll for some bowling and live music. Richmond’s premier baseball stadium, The Diamond, is within walking distance of Sherwood Park, meaning residents can skip the hassle of parking and enjoy as many games as they’d like.
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Choose between Richmond Public Schools or private alternatives
Students in Sherwood Park can attend Richmond Public Schools, such as Linwood Holton Elementary, which earns a B grade from Niche. Henderson Middle scores a C-minus, and John Marshall High receives a C. The high school’s powerhouse boys’ basketball team went undefeated in the 2022-2023 season, leading them to win the state championship. This neighborhood is also within walking distance to Veritas School, a Christian private school serving kindergarten through 12th-grade students. Veritas receives an overall grade of A from Niche.
Inclusive parks where all kids can play
Residents enjoy peace and quiet at Chrysalis Institute’s Park and outdoor labyrinth on Westwood Avenue, which is free and open to the community. Parents can bring the kids to Park365, a modern neighborhood park about 5 minutes away with play areas designed for children of all ages and abilities. Afterward, the whole family can picnic under the shaded canopy of a white oak tree or reserve the pavilion for a larger gathering.Familiar big-box retailers for everyday needs on West Broad
When it comes to grocery shopping, there are plenty of nearby options. For groceries, residents head to Aldi, Whole Foods or Kroger, all located along West Broad Street. For daily essentials, Walgreens on Chamberlayne is within a short walking distance. A quick drive north on West Broad Street leads to more familiar supermarkets and big-box retailers like Walmart and Home Depot, meaning other everyday needs are always within arm’s reach. Locals also love Diversity Thrift, a colorful thrift store and community hub on Sherwood Avenue that sells an extensive collection of clothing, furniture and household items.Quick access to Interstate 64
Sherwood Park’s proximity to Interstate 64 makes it easy to get across town quickly and directly. The Greater Richmond Transit Company, locally known as GRTC, has a weekday bus service nearby that travels downtown, and dedicated bike lanes also make the area uniquely accessible even without a car. For further getaways, Richmond International Airport is approximately 15 minutes or 12 miles away via I-64.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Karen Stephens
Karen Stephens
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster REALTORS
(804) 409-6447
59 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Park
$523,000 Price
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Scott Garnett
Scott Garnett
Samson Properties
(804) 781-3698
82 Total Sales
2 in Sherwood Park
$518K - $830K Price Range
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Ernie Chamberlain
Ernie Chamberlain
Hometown Realty
(804) 676-6939
507 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Park
$427,500 Price
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Joan Peaslee
Joan Peaslee
Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville
(804) 655-0874
79 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Park
$500,000 Price
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Meg Traynham
Meg Traynham
Providence Hill Real Estate
(804) 409-0484
152 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Park
$523,500 Price
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Steven Moss
Steven Moss
Responds QuicklyICON Realty Group
(804) 409-3778
71 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Park
$360,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Battery Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Tennis
The Cannon Creek Greenway
Chandler Fields
- Baseball/Softball
Pollard Park
Chrysalis Institute Outdoor Labyrinth
Little John Park
SOAR 365 Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sherwood Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sherwood Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sherwood Park, Richmond sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Sherwood Park, Richmond over the last 12 months is $517,500, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$545,000
Median Sale Price
$517,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$525,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$256
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
264
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,896
On par with the national average
1,927
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,695 - $4,171 per month
- Canopy at Ginter Park Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 629+ Sq Ft
- 3200 Brook Rd
- Richmond, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,193
Median Age
46
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,011
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,989
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
49.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 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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