Laurel
Suburban Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond City County 23060, 23228, 23294
Neighborhood Reviews
Well-maintained Traditional-style homes
The residential sections of Laurel are made up of quiet, neatly laid out streets, many of which end in cul-de-sacs and are shaded by established trees. Some subdivisions feature sidewalks. “It’s a well-established area,” says Goad. “The thing that I like about it the most is that everyone takes really good care of their property. All of the lawns are manicured, and you can tell that everyone who lives here takes pride in their homes.” Goad says that the well-maintained traditional Colonial Revival and Modern Transitional-style single-family homes here are on the small side compared to communities farther out in the county. “Your typical three or four-bedroom house will be between 1,400 and 1,700 square feet, whereas a little farther west you’d find homes for closer to 6,000 square feet. But prices reflect that—they run anywhere from $300,000 to $400,000,” she says.
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Henrico County schools
Neighborhood kids attend schools in the Henrico County Public Schools system. The exact path they take during their grade school careers varies depending on their address, so parents are advised to double-check the boundary maps ahead of registration. Many go to Dumbarton Elementary, Brookland Middle and John Randolph Tucker High. In 2023, Dumbarton earned a C-plus from Niche and Brookland earned a C. The high school earned a B-plus that same year. Tucker High is the only one of Henrico County’s nine high schools that hosts three specialty centers: Advanced College Academy, International Baccalaureate and Spanish Language and Global Citizenship (which is known as Spanish Immersion). Students participating in the Advanced College Academy graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree, earned by taking dual enrollment courses in partnership with Reynolds Community College.
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Centrally located community park
Locals can enjoy the fresh air and burn off some energy at the Laurel Recreation Area off Hungary Spring Road near the middle of Laurel. The park is within 4 miles of most homes and offers everything from sunny baseball, soccer and football fields to picnic tables shaded by young oak trees and a classic playground. At the south end of the park, there’s Laurel Skate Park, too. Less than 2 miles south of the park, down Oakview Avenue, across East Parham Road, RockIt Sports offers indoor camps and clinics in baseball and basketball.
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Shopping and Dining
For a bout of retail therapy, Short Pump Town Center is just over 6 miles west down Hungary Road to West Broad Street. The drive takes about 15 minutes, depending on traffic, and the two-story, open-air mall has everything from Macy’s and Dillard’s to Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn. There are even popular sit-down restaurants like Cheesecake Factory and Firebirds. For groceries and other everyday essentials, residents can stick closer to home by visiting shopping along Staples Mill Road. On the main thoroughfare, there’s a Food Lion, a Kroger Marketplace, an ALDI and a Target, all within 2 miles of most Laurel homes.
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Getting around the Richmond metro
U.S. Route 33, also known as Staples Mill Road, is a main thoroughfare that runs north-to-south through nearly the center of Laurel. Interstates 295, 95 and 64 are all close by, too. I-295 and I-95 are both less than 5 miles northeast of most homes. I-64 is even closer, just 3 miles south. For those who need to venture farther afield than the Richmond metro, the Richmond International Airport is less than 20 miles southeast down I-64. The drive takes only about 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Parham Doctors’ Hospital is much closer to home, off East Parham Road within just 10 minutes of most homes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brent Samuel
Brent Samuel
Capital Real Estate Services
(804) 889-2531
37 Total Sales
1 in Laurel
$274,000 Price
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Dee Anderson
Dee Anderson
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC
(804) 346-5734
114 Total Sales
1 in Laurel
$190,000 Price
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Issac Abdelmalak
Issac Abdelmalak
Virginia Capital Realty
(804) 409-8899
198 Total Sales
8 in Laurel
$155K - $335K Price Range
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Iris Hernandez
Iris Hernandez
United Real Estate Richmond
(804) 409-4557
98 Total Sales
5 in Laurel
$220K - $395K Price Range
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Lindsay Orr
Lindsay Orr
1st Class Real Estate -Capital City Group
(804) 292-2836
106 Total Sales
5 in Laurel
$200K - $450K Price Range
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Nicole Lee
Nicole Lee
Samson Properties
(804) 552-5885
42 Total Sales
3 in Laurel
$130K - $190K Price Range
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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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
Cheswick Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Laurel Recreation Area & Skate Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Virginia Randolph Recreation Area
- Basketball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Woodman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Children Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bethlehem Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/10/2015
Niche Review
Its an okay area to be in, though it is not my ideal place to live.
4/19/2015
Niche Review
A lot of places in the Short Pump area are very good as well as places that are down the other end of Broad St. Some popular restaurants include Burger Bach, Cheesecake Factory, and Sushi King.
4/19/2015
Niche Review
There is a good amount of variety in the job market. There are nearby hospitals, police stations, and schools that people work at as well as restaurants and retail.
4/7/2016
Niche Review
Very close to the Police station, so you do see cops frequently. Very safe, I (a single female) can walk my dog late at night and still feel safe.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Laurel | US |
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| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Laurel Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Laurel, Richmond sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Laurel, Richmond over the last 12 months is $340,000, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$340,000
Median Sale Price
$340,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$365,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$285,475
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$209,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
179
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,627
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,567
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,372
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
893
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 1012 - 2pm
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Saturday, May 101 - 2:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,460 - $2,715 per month
- Cardinal Forest
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 900+ Sq Ft
- 4724 Cardinal Rd
- Richmond, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
21,552
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,036
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,844
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.6%
College Graduates
30.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
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®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 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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