Laburnum Park Home for Sale

Laburnum Park in Richmond is a historic neighborhood spanning 15 city blocks just north of downtown. Known for its peaceful environment and vintage homes, the area features large lots with expansive front lawns and tree-lined medians. Homes, primarily built in the 1920s and 1930s, showcase Colonial and Tudor Revival styles, with features like symmetrical window designs, columned entryways, and intricate brickwork. The neighborhood's homes are set back on half-acre lots, providing ample space for gardens and long driveways leading to unattached garages. Bryan Park, located a mile and a half north, offers 262 acres of mature trees, ponds, soccer fields, and paved pathways, along with the RVA Big Market on Saturdays. The Diamond baseball stadium is less than a mile south, home to the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Local amenities include Little House Green Grocery and Brickhouse Diner, with Scott’s Addition nearby offering a variety of restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops like Afterglow Coffee Cooperative. The Ginter Park Residents Association hosts annual events, fostering community engagement. Laburnum Park has walk and bike scores of 56, with dedicated bike lanes on Brook Road and Hermitage Road. Public transportation is accessible via the number 14 bus, and downtown Richmond is a five-mile drive away.