Wellesley
Suburban Neighborhood in Glen Allen, Virginia
Hanover County 23233
Living in Wellesley
Built mainly throughout the 1980s and 1990s, homes in Wellesley range from 2,000-square-foot brick townhomes to large Georgian, Cape Cod, and Colonial Revival-style single-family houses. Homes near the center of the community often feature views of Wellesley Lake. Like many suburbs on the outskirts of Richmond, lots here are big, usually somewhere between a quarter of an acre to a full acre. The broad, neatly trimmed front lawns are shaded by tall trees and decorated by manicured garden beds and ornamental shrubs. Two-bedroom townhomes here tend to sell for around $315,000, while four-bedroom Colonial Revival-style homes go for closer to $560,000. “Right now in this area, home sales have slowed down a bit due to the higher interest rates, but price points are still up due to lack of inventory and high demand,” Daylor says. “We are seeing longer days on market, but it still varies. Some houses still sell in a weekend, while other sit a while longer.”
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Outdoor fun around the corner
Wellesley residents enjoy access to the community’s tennis courts, outdoor pools and workout center. There are also several classic, colorful playgrounds and a splash pad for the youngest residents. Locals can walk their dogs or ride their bikes along the paved multiuse trails that meander through the center of the neighborhood, past Wellesley Lake. The lake itself is home to turtles and can be fished for rock bass and sunfish from the gazebo. For pup parents, there’s even a well-maintained dog park featuring astroturf, sprinklers, and water stations. Head to Short Pump Park, on Pump Road just a mile northeast, for even more outdoor fun.
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Highly rated Henrico schools
Kids in Wellesley attend schools in the Henrico County Public Schools system. Many go to Gayton Elementary, Short Pump Middle and Deep Run High, all three of which are highly rated by Niche. In 2023, Gayton earned an A-minus, Short Pump earned a B-plus and Deep Run earned an A-plus. Deep Run High Wildcats can participate in the school’s Air Force JROTC program, work on the Deep Run Literary Magazine or join a variety of school-sponsored clubs, ranging in subject from band to robotics.Summer concerts to fashion shows
Short Pump Town Center, off West Broad Street just 2 miles north, hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from a summer concert series to regular wine tastings and fashion shows. In December, local kids can meet Santa. And throughout the year (weather permitting), littles can take a ride on the Short Pump Express, a small trackless train that tours the outdoor mall.Getting around Richmond
West Broad Street, on Wellesley’s doorstep just a mile north, is a major thoroughfare connecting locals to the wider Richmond metro. It’s easy to get around beyond the metro with Interstate 64 just half a mile farther north, too. The Richmond International Airport is about a 30-minute drive through the city, east down I-64.Short Pump shopping close by
It’s easy to run out for everyday essentials or retail therapy from Wellesley, with three major shopping centers close at hand. Short Pump Town Center, Short Pump Village and Short Pump Crossing are all within 2 miles of most homes, sprawled along either side of West Broad Street to the north. Between the three shopping centers, there’s everything from Macy’s and Dillard’s to Target and Walmart Supercenter. There are even home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s nearby, as well as grocery stores like Publix, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Wellesley residents can stick even closer to home for groceries, though, by visiting the Food Lion off Lauderdale Drive less than a mile and a half from most homes. After getting groceries, stop for a sweet treat at Ray’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, right next door. In the Shops at Wellesley shopping center, just up Lauderdale Drive from the Food Lion, locals can feast on everything from pizza to Indian cuisine.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Issac Abdelmalak
Issac Abdelmalak
Virginia Capital Realty
(804) 409-8899
198 Total Sales
8 in Wellesley
$369K - $580K Price Range
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Taylor Frederick
Taylor Frederick
Long & Foster REALTORS
(804) 655-0740
78 Total Sales
1 in Wellesley
$450,000 Price
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Cody Mann
Cody Mann
Village Concepts Realty Group
(804) 655-4966
46 Total Sales
1 in Wellesley
$401,000 Price
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Steven Moss
Steven Moss
ICON Realty Group
(804) 409-3778
68 Total Sales
1 in Wellesley
$560,000 Price
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Gurdeep Mangat
Gurdeep Mangat
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(855) 422-4823
61 Total Sales
2 in Wellesley
$468,775 Price Range
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Catena Armstrong
Catena Armstrong
Rashkind Saunders & Co.
(804) 292-2912
67 Total Sales
3 in Wellesley
$417K - $671K Price Range
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
Short Pump Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Tuckahoe Creek Park
- Fishing
- Trails
Deep Run Park & Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Geese Lake Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tuckahoe Little League
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
Deep Run Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wellesley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wellesley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wellesley, Glen Allen sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wellesley, Glen Allen over the last 12 months is $545,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$549,500
Median Sale Price
$545,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$575,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$401,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
79
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$245
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,010
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,465
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,018
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,598
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,485 - $4,095 per month
- Wellesley Terrace At Short Pump
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 588+ Sq Ft
- 3807 Chase Wellesley Ct
- Richmond, VA
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$2,264 - $5,798 per month
- Everleigh Short Pump 55+ Active Adult Apar...
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 854+ Sq Ft
- 12651 Three Chopt Rd
- Henrico, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,325
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$148,643
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$173,278
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
75.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.1%
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®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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