Why Live in Wellesley
Wellesley, located in Glen Allen, 15 miles northwest of downtown Richmond, offers spacious lot sizes and numerous community amenities. The neighborhood is known for its strong sense of community, with features such as pools, walking trails, and mature lots. Homes, built mainly in the 1980s and 1990s, range from 2,000-square-foot brick townhomes to large Georgian, Cape Cod, and Colonial Revival-style houses, many with views of Wellesley Lake. The area is served by highly rated schools, including Gayton Elementary, Short Pump Middle, and Deep Run High. Residents enjoy access to tennis courts, outdoor pools, a workout center, playgrounds, and a splash pad. The paved multiuse trails and a well-maintained dog park add to the neighborhood's appeal. Short Pump Park, just a mile northeast, offers additional outdoor activities. Shopping is convenient with Short Pump Town Center, Short Pump Village, and Short Pump Crossing within 2 miles, featuring stores like Macy’s, Target, and Whole Foods. The Shops at Wellesley provide diverse dining options. West Broad Street and Interstate 64 offer easy connectivity to the wider Richmond metro area, with Richmond International Airport about a 30-minute drive away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wellesley a good place to live?
Wellesley is a good place to live. Wellesley is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Wellesley is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Wellesley has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.7 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $173,278 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 75.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Wellesley are home owners, with 17.9% of residents renting and 82.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wellesley can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wellesley neighborhood guide.
Is Wellesley, VA a safe neighborhood?
Wellesley, VA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wellesley?
The median home price in Wellesley is $447,400. If you put a 20% down payment of $89,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,320 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $99K a year to afford the median home price in Wellesley. The average household income in Wellesley is $173K.
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Home Trends in Wellesley, VA
On average, homes in Wellesley, Glen Allen sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wellesley, Glen Allen over the last 12 months is $410,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,830
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$431,448
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$240,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$370,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$333
Number of Homes for Sale
27
Last 12 months Home Sales
120
Median List Price
$447,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
28%