Mary Ann White
Napier Realtors, ERA
(804) 609-3961
91 Total Sales
1 in South Chesterfield County
$259,000 Price
South Chesterfield County
In Chesterfield County, a large rural suburb southwest of Richmond, Virginia, nature is all around and convenience is never too far away.
Custom homes on generously large lots dot the county’s country roads, while more traditional single-family housing still gives residents room to breathe. Many of the homes are architectural hybrids, featuring the multiple dormers of the Cape Cod style and the distinctive symmetrical windows of the Colonial Revival Style. Some homes feature both. Ranch-style homes are prevalent as well, with their horizontal designs specifically suited to a rural community. The median sales price of homes in the county was $350,000 at the end of 2022, slightly lower than the state average.
Chesterfield County is home to Virginia’s largest state park, which covers almost 8,000 acres in the community’s northeast corner. Pocahontas State Park features three lakes, including the 225-acre Swift Creek Lake that is a popular destination for fishing and boating; more than 90 miles of trails that can be traversed by foot or bike; and the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, which tells the story of the Depression-era workers who helped build the nation’s state parks. Additional amenities include a 2,000-seat amphitheater and a seasonal aquatic center. Lake Chesdin and the Appomattox River, which form much of Chesterfield County’s border, offer additional outdoor recreation, and both are known as prime spots for fishing.
There’s plenty of room in Chesterfield County for the state’s largest zoo, too. The Metro Richmond Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals. Fun for all ages, the zoo offers the opportunity to feed giraffes, watch orangutans lounge and experience a collection of residents that also includes big cats, small birds and everything in between. The complex also features the new Treetop Zoofari Zipline and Adventure Park, providing the opportunity to see the animals from above.
Other attractions include the 18-hole championship-level course at the Lake Chesdin Golf Club, the athletic facilities at Matoaca Park, and the many rustic wedding venues that make use of Chesterfield County’s rural beauty.
A busy commercial stretch of the Hull Street Road corridor sits between east and west portions of the community. Along the thoroughfare are an array of dining and retail options, including multiple shopping centers, big-box stores such as Walmart and Target and attractions that include the Children’s Museum of Richmond and the Swift Creek YMCA. Similar options can be found in the southeast corner on the border with Colonial Heights.
Virginia State Route 288 is nearby and provides quick access to Richmond's western suburbs.
Within the county’s borders are a number of schools, including Matoaca elementary, middle and high schools. The other Chesterfield County school in the community is Grange Hall Elementary. Two Baptists schools and two Christian academies also are available, and numerous other public schools can be found nearby. Chesterfield County Public Schools serves more than 60,000 students in grades K-12.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mary Ann White
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Rhonda Carroll
Rhonda Carroll
Samson Properties
(804) 792-3918
103 Total Sales
3 in South Chesterfield County
$382K - $599K Price Range
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Tina Mccabe
Tina Mccabe
EXP Realty LLC
(804) 735-1426
334 Total Sales
37 in South Chesterfield County
$180K - $1.6M Price Range
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Warren Jessup
Warren Jessup
RE/MAX Commonwealth
(804) 735-0524
91 Total Sales
7 in South Chesterfield County
$125K - $398K Price Range
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Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson
Long & Foster REALTORS
(804) 593-0541
67 Total Sales
1 in South Chesterfield County
$620,641 Price
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Annette Bashensky
Annette Bashensky
ERA Woody Hogg & Assoc
(804) 735-0650
76 Total Sales
1 in South Chesterfield County
$535,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Appomattox Riverside Park
Metro Richmond Zoo
- Trails
- Concessions
- Parking Lot
Pocahontas State Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Camping
Horner Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Matoaca Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Pocahontas State Park
Chesterfield State Forest
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Chesterfield County | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Chesterfield County Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Chesterfield County, Chesterfield sell after 110 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Chesterfield County, Chesterfield over the last 12 months is $512,000, up 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$490,000
Median Sale Price
$512,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$815,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$515,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
211
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
34%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$275
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,826
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,106
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,957
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,506
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
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
20,334
Median Age
46
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,372
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,162
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.9%
% Population in Labor Force
64.6%
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®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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