Ernie Chamberlain
Responds Quickly
Hometown Realty
(804) 676-6939
490 Total Sales
2 in Shockoe Valley
$420K - $516K Price Range
Shockoe Valley
Suburban Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond City County 23219, 23223
$710,423
Average Value
At first glance, Shockoe Valley may look like a tangle of overpasses, lofts and industrial buildings sandwiched between Richmond’s Downtown and its eastside neighborhoods. While the majority of its residences are rented-out apartments, on the border of Union Hill is a pocket of colorful streets. The area is also deeply rooted in Richmond’s history and continues to embody the diversity the city is known for.
According to Realtor Ernie Chamberlain, “Part of the appeal is that these houses are older and unique looking, but inside have hard pine floors and remodeled kitchens.” Some rows of townhouses have tall windows and second-story balconies reminiscent of the Italianate style. Others are the pinnacle of Tudor Revival with their turrets, brickwork and asymmetrical design. Regardless, nearly every home includes a front porch and ample on-street parking.
The cost of homes covers a wide range from $227,000 to $700,000 and up, with a median price of $319,882. Even more so than the houses themselves, “it really has the same draw as the Museum District, the Fan or any place in the greater Church Hill area: it’s about the location,” Chamberlain says. Downtown, Shockoe Bottom, and Union Hill are all a five to ten-minute walk away. Commuters can quickly get onto Route 64 or Interstate 95 or hop on a train or bus at Main Street Station.
Richmond Public Schools serve Shockoe Valley. Children in the area first go to Bellevue Elementary School, then Martin Luther King Jr. Middle, then Armstrong High. Both Bellevue and Armstrong were founded during the Reconstruction Era and have strong ties to the abolitionist movement. Today the entire pipeline scores above average on socioeconomic diversity, reflecting the myriad demographics that call Richmond home. Rather than STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), the schools promote STEAM, where the A stands for the arts. Combined with class sizes of 15 or less, the program strives to give each student a focused and well-rounded education.
Since most houses in this part of Richmond have minimal yard space, public green spaces are important fixtures for their surrounding communities. Jefferson Park sits on a steep hill peppered with bright pink myrtle trees. Almost every hour of the day, active folks jog the trails and families gather at the playground. A 15-minute walk east on Franklin Street leads to the expansive Libby Hill Park. Locals come here to walk their dogs or have a picnic, all while looking out over the James River and the Richmond city skyline.
Just up the hill is a multitude of neat local eateries. Proper Pie has a rotating menu of sweet and savory pies baked fresh daily. Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Bakery draws in customers with specialty lattes and pastries. In the heart of the valley, Pie 3.14 serves quality pizza and hoagies. Of course, Shockoe Valley’s central location also provides easy access to all sorts of nightlife on and around Main Street. For a classic burger and beer, head to Honey Whyte's. Or maybe a night out calls for something a little more upscale? In that case, Grandstaff and Stein is a trendy speakeasy with craft cocktails and a front door password that changes weekly.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ernie Chamberlain
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Dawson Boyer
Dawson Boyer
Providence Hill Real Estate
(804) 593-0631
281 Total Sales
1 in Shockoe Valley
$680,000 Price
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Shane Lott
Shane Lott
Responds QuicklyRashkind Saunders & Co.
(804) 251-3518
182 Total Sales
1 in Shockoe Valley
$650,000 Price
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Tom Rosman
Tom Rosman
ONE SOUTH COMMERCIAL LLC
(804) 391-9568
74 Total Sales
2 in Shockoe Valley
$1.7M - $3.2M Price Range
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Matt Jarreau
Matt Jarreau
Hometown Realty
(804) 509-1680
764 Total Sales
2 in Shockoe Valley
$420K - $516K Price Range
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David Seibert
David Seibert
Real Broker LLC
(804) 477-8355
497 Total Sales
1 in Shockoe Valley
$650,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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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
Jefferson Park
Capitol Square
Patrick Henry Park
- Picnic Area
Lucks Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Taylor's Hill Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shockoe Valley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
14
Median Year Built
1912
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,995
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,831
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$1,234 - $3,181 per month
- Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 455+ Sq Ft
- 500 N 18th St
- Richmond, VA
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$825 - $2,239 per month
- Attain Shockoe
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 351+ Sq Ft
- 1903 E Marshall St
- Richmond, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,469
Median Age
32
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,428
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,833
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.9%
College Graduates
55.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.5%
% Population in Labor Force
80.9%
Above 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63
/ 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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