Richmond Factory Homes for Rent

In the 19th century, Richmond Factory and its namesake manufacturing center helped begin Augusta’s industrialization in outlying Richmond County. While the name isn't used much except in reference to a dammed pond on Spirit Creek, this area east of U.S. Route 25 has developed a modern reputation for classic suburbia, set as it is between Augusta’s city center and major employment centers. “It’s still growing, but it’s not overgrown like some places. The Lakes neighborhood was built around a beautiful lake with two waterfalls. Then the other areas off Windsor Spring Road are more cost-effective for first-time homebuyers, but you can still find larger lots of flat, beautiful land,” says Elmyria Chivers, an associate broker and vice president at Meybohm Real Estate with more than 30 years of experience serving Richmond County and the Central Savannah River Area. “Tobacco Road is unique in that Fort Eisenhower and the airport are located directly off it. If an individual works in those areas, it’s easy to work, play and live here. You’ve got convenience.” Some of the oldest ranch-style and Cape Cod homes in Richmond Factory were built in the 1960s, though more of these simple