Harpers Mill
Connected subdivisions of complementary new construction
New Traditional homes have been springing up in Harpers Mill’s growing network of cul-de-sac subdivisions since the 2000s. Several builders have continued to develop Colonial Revival, Craftsman and Stick-inspired designs into the 2020s, with sidewalk-lined streets becoming more common through the 2010s. Homes may have as few as two bedrooms are as many as six. This varied housing stock means that single-family homes can go for around $450,000 to $910,000. In 2025, new construction townhouses were listed with prices starting at nearly $400,000. Harpers Mill’s homeowners' association supports the well-manicured appearance of homes and lawns through uniform maintenance and construction standards, and buyers’ dues go toward keeping up the many shared athletic amenities in the development. “It’s a bigger neighborhood with so many people that it keeps the quarterly down,” Dearnley says. HOA fees come down to less than $70 per month for many residents, though that due is more than doubled in the 55+ Kenbrook neighborhood to cover additional maintenance services and amenities.Chesterfield County schools in and around Harpers Mill
Winterpock Elementary School earns an A-minus from Niche. Winterpock is a true neighborhood school for Harpers Mill, set within it on Elementary Lane Loop; some students walk to school. Bailey Bridge Middle School earns a B-minus. A-rated Cosby High School was designated a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2015. Cosby is home to Chesterfield County School District’s Health Science Specialty Center. Students interested in the healthcare industry can take advantage of the center’s programs, which include opportunities like dual enrollment courses through Virginia Commonwealth University.Shared neighborhood spaces and nearby Chesterfield County recreation
Outdoor space and community amenities are central to life in Harpers Mill; more than a sixth of the full development area is reserved as open space or recreation and parkland. Next to the clubhouse, an outdoor swimming pool opens for free swims and meetings of the youth Harpers Mill Manta Rays swim team. Several miles of paved walking and biking trails pass through the community’s forests, connecting separate neighborhoods. Stadium lights automatically illuminate a multi-purpose grassy athletic field from sundown until 9 p.m. Kids feel like they’re exploring Middle Earth when they climb the wooden jungle gym equipment of the themed Hobbit World Playground. Kenbrook has its own set of pickleball courts and fire pit seating area for residents 55 and older. Other Chesterfield County recreation hubs are nearby; aquatics and athletic classes draw members to the Swift Creek Family YMCA on Otterdale Road, and both the Metro Richmond Zoo and Pocahontas State Park are less than 10 miles from home.Social events for Harpers Mill's residents and guests
Harpers Mill hosts dozens of community events throughout the year, from smaller movie nights to larger-scale annual traditions like National Night Out. The Fall Festival is one of the best-loved traditions. Food trucks, bouncy castles and live music draw neighbors out to the clubhouse, as do other family-friendly attractions like craft booths and a petting zoo. While the festival-style activities go on, old-fashioned trolleys take prospective new neighbors on tours of model homes in the neighborhood.Getting around the Richmond Metro area
Taking Hull Street Road, also called U.S. Route 360, to State Route 288 starts many commuters on the roughly 30-mile drive to downtown Richmond. There’s a park and ride 6 miles away at the Commonwealth Centre for those that want to avoid typical rush hour traffic by taking a Greater Richmond Transit Company express bus. Outside of that limited commuter bus route, residents rely on personal vehicles to get around. HCA Virginia Health System’s Swift Creek Emergency Room is about 3 miles away on Hull Street Road and Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center is less than 10 miles away. Richmond International Airport is about 30 miles from home.Shopping and dining on Hull Street Road
“The Route 360 corridor, all the grocery stores, shopping and dining, is right outside the front of Harpers Mill,” Dearnley says. Publix and ALDI anchor shopping strips at the intersection of Hull Street and Otterdale roads. Plenty of chain restaurants like Chipotle are nearby, but diners can also stop into locally owned spots like The Sand Dollar Beach Kitchen, which serves seafood and smoothie bowls in a teal-toned, surfer-themed dining room. Big box names like Lowe’s and Target are several miles from home in shopping centers along Hull Street Road and more continue to be built as the surrounding suburbs continue to grow.
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Julia Szymanski
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dawn Roy
Dawn Roy
Open Gate Realty Group
(804) 999-4748
63 Total Sales
4 in Harpers Mill
$388K - $600K Price Range
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James Nay
James Nay
River City Elite Properties
(804) 609-2378
988 Total Sales
15 in Harpers Mill
$483K - $821K Price Range
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Janet Newcomb
Janet Newcomb
Responds QuicklyHometown Realty
(804) 409-9149
66 Total Sales
1 in Harpers Mill
$430,000 Price
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Dee Anderson
Dee Anderson
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC
(804) 346-5734
108 Total Sales
2 in Harpers Mill
$355K - $530K Price Range
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Scott Glass
Scott Glass
Compass
(804) 251-3591
30 Total Sales
3 in Harpers Mill
$535K - $612K Price Range
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Karen Loewen
Karen Loewen
Compass
(804) 409-8346
114 Total Sales
1 in Harpers Mill
$590,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Harpers Mill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Harpers Mill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harpers Mill, Chesterfield sell after 105 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Harpers Mill, Chesterfield over the last 12 months is $430,000, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$434,800
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$436,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$263
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,017
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
2019
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,023
Significantly above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,307
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 2711am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jul 261 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jul 2610am - 12pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,233
Median Age
36
Population under 18
30.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$147,155
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$177,810
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
57.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.7%
% Population in Labor Force
76%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
15
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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