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Short Pump
High demand reflected in high prices
Housing options are extensive throughout the Short Pump area, though inventory is low and demand is high. Much of the homes are single-family dwellings with styles ranging from Colonial-revival to modern farmhouse, but the common theme is space. These homes often sit on lots roughly a quarter-acre in size and hold more than 3,500 square feet of space. Adding variety but doing little to reduce costs, condos and townhouses make up much of the area’s new construction. Prices reflect high demand and low inventory and can range from $300,000 for a one-bedroom condo with 1,100 square feet to more than $2 million for a modern, six-bedroom Mediterranean villa with more than 7,400 square feet. “It’s super desirable - location, location, location!,” Sim says. “It’s still less expensive than Northern Virginia, so that’s one bragging point right now.”
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Henrico County public schools
Schools are at the top of the list for people looking into this affluent area. For kindergarten through 5th grade, students can attend Colonial Trail Elementary School, which has a student body representing more than 40 nationalities and speaking over 20 languages. Colonial Trail has earned the Virginia Performance Index Excellence Award four years in a row and earns a B-plus on Niche. Short Pump Middle School offers 6th through 8th grade classes, maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 and earns a B-plus. High Schoolers can take AP courses at Deep Run High School, an A-plus rated magnet high school with championship volleyball and cheerleading teams.
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Parks for people and pooches
Pouncey Tract Park offers residents an accessible playground, picnic shelters and 12 pickleball courts. While dogs are allowed in Pouncey Tract, they must be on leashes. Families can take their furry friends to Short Pump Park, which holds spray fountains to play in, a restored schoolhouse from 1902 and the Short Pump Dog Park, where dogs can get their zoomies in. At the nearby Deep Run Park and Recreation Center, families can rent space for large celebrations or hit the trails to get their steps in. The park also offers, facilities for sports like table tennis and basketball, a variety of adult and children’s classes and a gym with cardio and weight training equipment.
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Short Pump Town Center and so much more
“Before I was in real estate, I was drawn here by the schools, shopping, and easy access to the highways,” Sim says. “There’s some great restaurants around Short Pump, and all of its conveniences are within arms reach for me and my family. That was a great selling point.” Short Pump Town Center is the area’s main shopping and dining destination. Residents can head to this outdoor mall and enjoy the standup comedy at The Richmond Funnybone, or they can experience the Indian cuisine of Lehja, labeled the best Indian restaurant outside of DC by Todd Kliman of Washingtonian. “I moved from Boston, where there were three Trader Joe’s,” Sim says. “And when I thought about moving to Richmond I saw that there was only one Trader Joe’s here at the time. That was in Short Pump.”
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West Broad Street and connections to the city
The Greater Richmond Transit Company route 19 serves stops along West Broad Street, starting at Willow Lawn and ending at Sheltering Arms just west of Short Pump Town Center. While the area has an abundance of sidewalks, most families in the area rely on personal vehicles to get around. West Broad Street connects drivers to Interstate 64, downtown Richmond and beyond.
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Festivities for all beliefs
Kehillah, Virginia’s independent, progressive Jewish community, holds annual Purim and Hanukkah parties, which have attracted families from all over the area. “They have a Christmas tree lighting every year at West Broad Village and Short Pump Town Center ,” Sim says. “And this year they had a Grinch Brunch at Park Lane Tavern that was very popular.”Nearing development capacity
“The only concern would be that the area is extremely popular,” Sim says. “So there’s not a lot of space to expand. Whatever is built is mostly built, which sometimes causes prices of homes to be higher. Price per square foot is often higher than some other places around Richmond.”
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Written By
Konrad Solberg
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Jack Adams
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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James Nay
James Nay
River City Elite Properties
(804) 609-2378
990 Total Sales
2 in Short Pump
$380K - $410K Price Range
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Dianne Long
Dianne Long
Napier REALTORS ERA
(804) 346-5643
142 Total Sales
2 in Short Pump
$735K - $750K Price Range
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Margaret Wade
Margaret Wade
Long & Foster REALTORS
(804) 793-8720
228 Total Sales
1 in Short Pump
$900,000 Price
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Issac Abdelmalak
Issac Abdelmalak
Virginia Capital Realty
(804) 409-8899
197 Total Sales
1 in Short Pump
$375,000 Price
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Laura Green
Laura Green
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster REALTORS
(804) 607-9230
27 Total Sales
1 in Short Pump
$363,000 Price
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Brian Walinski
Brian Walinski
Fathom Realty Virginia
(804) 409-0223
32 Total Sales
1 in Short Pump
$750,000 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
Twin Hickory Park & Recreation Center
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Short Pump Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Pouncey Tract Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Deep Run Park & Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Geese Lake Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Richmond Striker Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Short Pump | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Short Pump Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Short Pump, Glen Allen sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Short Pump, Glen Allen over the last 12 months is $513,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$544,900
Median Sale Price
$513,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$513,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$386,790
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$615,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,487
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
2010
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,464
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,491
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,533
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,202
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Jul 3010am - 5pm
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Wednesday, Jul 3010am - 5pm
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Wednesday, Jul 3010am - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,870 - $2,544 per month
- Avia Luxury Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 774+ Sq Ft
- 5200 Avia Way
- Richmond, VA
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$1,649 - $2,309 per month
- Marshall Springs at Gayton West
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 906+ Sq Ft
- 4501 Marshall Run Cir
- Glen Allen, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,987
Median Age
37
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$148,365
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$177,365
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
78.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.2%
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®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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