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Historic living 5 miles from Downtown Richmond
Windsor Farms embodies classic Virginia living, and residents strive to keep it that way. The neighborhood was developed to look like an English Village in the 1920s when Richmond saw a residential boom. It was a community for those wanting proximity to the city and its amenities without the accompanying hubbub. Today, strict guidelines govern what can and cannot be done to homes, preserving the neighborhood's heritage and architectural integrity. Walking through Windsor Farms, one can picture hounds running through during an old fox hunt or the shining lights of a Prohibition-era party. The neighborhood’s streets curve into a circular pattern around Dover Road, and the lack of cut-throughs or through roads ensures there isn’t unnecessary traffic. Grace Baptist Church, a brick building with white columns and a large steeple, sits in the center of the neighborhood. It overlooks an open green field surrounded by brick sidewalks that extend throughout the neighborhood. Next door is The Tuckahoe Woman’s Club, a Tudor Revival building that hosts numerous community events throughout the year. In the spring, cherry blossoms line Windsor Way and magnolia and oak trees dot the landscape. “Windsor Farms is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Richmond,” says Karen Stephens, Associate Broker with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., who grew up in the neighborhood. “Every home is different, and people are always outside – kids playing with their friends or older people talking to each other. People really look out for each other.”
Windsor Farms is a leafy lawn neighborhood just west of downtown Richmond.
Windsor Farms boasts a variety of beautiful homes and tree-lined streets in Richmond, Virginia.
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Windsor Farms history
John C. Williams Jr. built Windsor Farms in the 1920s when he inherited a farm known as Windsor. He continued purchasing adjacent plots until he reached 440 acres. With the help of top Richmond builders of the day, he developed the neighborhood to look like an English Village, in the garden suburb style. Windsor Farms looks pastoral, meant to mimic country life and contrast nearby Richmond. Among its many architecturally significant properties, two of the neighborhood’s first homes, Agecroft Hall and Virginia House, have been transformed from private residences into museums. Both 16th-century English manor houses were dismantled into labeled parts and shipped across the Atlantic in the 1920s. When they arrived in Richmond, they were reassembled on lots where they still stand. Agecroft Hall, a Tudor with extensive half-timbering, hosts Richmond’s annual Shakespeare Festival. “The tulips at Agecroft are phenomenal,” Stephens says. “It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen.”
Agecroft Hall is an English Tudor mansion that's been converted into a museum in Windsor Farms.
Tudor style homes are a common sight in Windsor Farms.
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Classic homes mimicking an English village
Homes in Windsor Farms are built in classical styles, and the neighborhood has covenants and restrictions governing what can or cannot be done to properties. An Architectural Review Committee (ARC) overlooks the neighborhood, approving any renovations to the exterior of homes. “Every house In Windsor Farms is custom built and unique,” Stephens explains. “The houses aren’t modern in style, but they’ve been updated inside. For example, many houses at this price point would have garages, but many people have turned them into dens, playrooms or rec rooms.” Colonial Revival, Georgian, Williamsburg Revival, Cape Cod, Tudor Revival and ranch-style properties dot Windsor Farms’s tree-lined streets. The back of the neighborhood borders the James River, and these homes get a birds-eye view of the water in pocket vistas. Potential buyers can find a home here for between $700,000 and $4.5 million, with a median price of around $1.7 million.
Regal homes line the streets of Windsor Farms.
Home in Windsor Farms designed with an American Townhome style reminiscent of Bourbon Street.
Unique to Windsor Farms is this Tudor style estate.
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Richmond City Schools and nearby private options
Students are zoned for Richmond City Schools. They can attend Mary Munford Elementary School, which gets a B-plus from Niche, and Albert Hill Middle School, which gets a B. They can finish their public education at Thomas Jefferson High School, earning a B from Niche and offering an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. Many Windsor Farms residents opt to send their children to private schools. Nearby options include the all-boys St. Christopher’s School and the all-girls St. Catherine’s School, which Niche rates the #1 and #2 Best Christian High Schools in the Richmond Area, respectively.
Mary Mumford Elementary was named after the first woman to serve on Richmond's school board.
St. Christopher's boys school is highly rated and a short drive from Windsor Farms.
Thomas Jefferson High School is a historic high school built in 1929 and located in Richmond.
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The Windsor Farms Garden Club
The Windsor Farms Garden Club meets from September to November and from January to April. The Garden Club has two major events throughout the year – a December holiday party and a May luncheon, with awards and the induction of new officers. The Club supports The Virginia Home, a private facility aiding adult Virginians with physical disabilities and plans community events throughout the year, like the neighborhood Easter egg hunt.
Playdates at Munford Playground and neighborhood greenspace
Windsor Farms’s original developers reserved 11 symmetrical greenspaces throughout the neighborhood, totaling 20 acres, as social gathering spaces. Today, although homes have been built on much of that land, several undeveloped pockets, as well as the central lawn, remain. Kids head to Mary Munford Elementary School’s playground, just across Cary Street Road, for an afternoon climbing large wooden play structures and swinging on swings. This large, well-maintained park, which also features soccer fields, basketball courts and tennis courts, is open to the public when school is not in session.
The wooden playground at Mary Munford Elementary School is one of the last of its kind.
Wide, quiet streets invite residents to enjoy a relaxing stroll through Windsor Farms.
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Carrying shopping bags in Carytown
Windsor Farms is about 2 miles from Carytown, a great place to spend a weekend afternoon window shopping. Carytown is lined with thrift stores, local shops and restaurants. Residents can dine at Richmond favorites like Can Can Brasserie, serving French cuisine, or grab a quick burger at Carytown Burgers & Fries. For a late night out, locals head to The Jasper and New York Deli, or for a relaxed family evening, there’s the Byrd Theatre, which opened in 1928 and is now a Richmond landmark. Carytown has numerous grocery options, from Publix and Kroger to local favorite Ellwood Thompson’s. “They ship some things, but there’s an emphasis on integrating the local farmer with the shopper,” Stephens explains. “Their mission is for everyone to be their best, healthiest self.”
The funky vibe of Carytown is just minutes away from Windsor Farms.
Mouth-watering meals await you in Carytown's New York Deli.
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Wandering Windsor Farms
Windsor Farms is right next to the entrance to U.S. Interstate 195, leading 5 miles towards Downtown Richmond, and Powhite Parkway, leading across the river to the Southside. The neighborhood itself has brick sidewalks throughout. “You see people out walking and talking to each other all the time,” Stephens says. “The streets are well-lit, and knowing your neighbor here is really important.” And when it’s time to fly, the Richmond International Airport is about 17 miles east.
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Parks in this Area
Dogwood Dell
Dog Park
Parking Lot
Amphitheater
Humphrey Calder Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pony Pasture Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Mary Munford Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Carillon Playground
James River Park - The Wetlands
Bike Trails
Trails
River
Transit
Airport
Richmond International
24 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Windsor Farms
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Windsor Farms, Richmond sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Windsor Farms, Richmond over the last 12 months is $1,790,877, down 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Located in one of Richmond's most distinguished neighborhoods, this centuries-old estate in Windsor Farms offers a rare blend of architectural significance and modern livability. Originally built in 1745 and moved by rail from Amelia Co., the house is steeped in history. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including a charming carriage house, this residence includes a rare buildable lot. In the main
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,387
Median Age
50
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$244,551
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$238,347
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
89.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.1%
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®
4/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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