$462,663Average Value$229Average Price per Sq Ft28Homes For Sale
Welcome to Echo Lake
Echo Lake is a residential community in Henrico County, sandwiched between the Richmond suburbs of Glen Allen and Elmont. This area offers quiet, suburban living northwest of the city limits. Residents enjoy access to various schools and parks amid a tranquil setting, with several major thoroughfares in and around the community connecting them to nearby amenities in Henrico County and Richmond proper. Interstate 295 bisects the neighborhood's north side, while Staples Mill Road forms much of its eastern border. Broad Street, the Richmond area's east-west corridor, is separated from Echo Lake by a sampling of its myriad retail and dining options. While commutes by car are made easy with interstate and highway access, public transportation is hard to come by. The closest bus stops are way outside the community, not within walking distance.
Echo Lake also known for its good schools and family-friendly environment, making it a great place to raise a family.
Meadow Farm Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the agricultural heritage of Henrico County.
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Home styles in Echo Lake
The median sales price of homes in Echo Lake was approximately $400,000 as of January 2023. That's slightly higher than the state average but $100,000 higher than the Richmond average. Home prices in the area range from $205,000 to $1 million. The neighborhood's single-family housing is highlighted by large custom homes incorporating the shutter-style window designs and sparse facades of the Colonial Revival style, the multiple dormers of the Cape Cod style and the peak-heavy architecture of the Gothic Revival style. Split-level and bi-level homes are common as well. Smaller homes included modified Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods, often featuring bump-out additions, as well as cozy ranch-style dwellings. Condominiums and townhouses can also be found in the area.
Cape Cod styled homes are popular in Echo Lake.
Echo Lake also known for its good schools and family-friendly environment, making it a great place to raise a family.
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Three popular parks
Prospective homebuyers may also find appeal in the neighborhood's trio of distinctive parks. Crump Park is the largest of the three. The expansive green space includes a large pond serving as a popular fishing spot. Visitors also enjoy feeding waterfowl while children joyously scramble around the park's play areas. The park's train display features rail cars from the former Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad that connected Richmond to the nation's capital. Crump Park is also home to Meadow Farm Museum, a living history farm and educational center focused on the 19th-century influence of the Native American and Black cultures of the region. Echo Lake Park, located on the Meredith Branch of the Chickahominy River, offers a fishing and observation deck and nature trails. Dunncroft, or Castle Point, Park is a smaller recreational haven featuring a spray park and nine-hole disc golf course among its amenities.
Several local parks offer fishing opportunities in Echo Lake.
Echo Lake's scenic parks offer acres of green space to enjoy.
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Getting schooled
Students in Echo Lake are zoned into Henrico County Public Schools, and they don't have to leave the neighborhood for any level of secondary education. "The schools are fantastic," says Fisher. Children may attend Glen Allen Elementary School, which has an overall Niche grade of B-plus and was ranked the tenth-best public elementary school in Henrico County. Echo Lake Elementary follows close behind, with an overall Niche grade of B and a ranking of the number 11 best public elementary school in Henrico County. There's also Longan Elementary, which has an overall Niche grade of C-plus. Next, kids attend Hungary Creek Middle School, which has an overall Niche grade of C-plus. Teenagers may attend Glen Allen High School, which has an overall Niche grade of A and was ranked the fifth-best public high school in the Richmond area. There's also Tucker High School, which has an overall Niche grade of B-plus and was ranked the fifth-best public high school in Henrico County.
Since its inception, Glen Allen High School has become known for its strong academic programs, particularly in STEM.
Hungary Creek Middle School has a reputation for providing its students with a high-quality education and preparing them for success in high school an
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Getting around
Interstate 295 bisects the neighborhood's north side, while Staples Mill Road forms much of its eastern border. Broad Street, the Richmond area's east-west corridor, is separated from Echo Lake by a sampling of its myriad retail and dining options. While commutes by car are made easy with interstate and highway access, public transportation is hard to come by. The closest bus stops are way outside the community, not within walking distance.
Interstate 295 runs in a loop around Richmond, connecting with other major highways such as I-64 and I-95.
Echo Lake is a residential community in Henrico County, located next to Glen Allen.
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Plenty of retail available in Echo Lake
Plenty of retail offerings are within reach, like Costco, Sam's Club and Kroger. Eateries include a convenient mix of fast-food chains. A Publix anchors the Shoppes at Crossridge on Staples Mill Road and features Chinese, Mexican and Italian eateries. When locals want to enjoy a night out, they don't have to venture far—the Regal West Tower movie theater is a stone's throw away.
The Shoppes at Crossridge offer several dining options in Echo Lake.
Locals have several options for groceries in Echo Lake including Publix Market.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Dunncroft/Castle Point Park
Disc Golf
Football
Picnic Area
Hunton Community Center & Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Meadow Farm Park
Baseball/Softball
Fishing
Lake
Echo Lake Park
Fishing
Lake
Picnic Area
General Sheppard Crump Memorial Park
Fishing
Picnic Area
Trails
BTB Park
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Richmond International
33 min drive
Bus
Broad Between Stillman Pky And Pemberton Rd
Bus
Broad & Springfield
Bus
Broad & Sundance Way
Bus
Broad & Homeview
Bus
Broad & Tuckernuck
Bus
Gaskins & Mayland (Parking Lot)
Bus
Broad & Tanelorn
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Echo Lake
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Echo Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Echo Lake, Glen Allen sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Echo Lake, Glen Allen over the last 12 months is $415,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
29,509
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,977
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,030
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
54.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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