Diamond Hill
Lynchburg Community Market, Kemper Street Flea Market
The Lynchburg Community Market is open Tuesday through Saturday, with a special weekly Saturday market, where neighbors can enjoy live music as they peruse fresh produce. On the other side of the area, the Kemper Street Flea Market offers antique items, an occasional DJ, pool tables, and a small restaurant inside. The nearby Riverfront Park hosts events like an eight-week concert series, weekly movie nights and a July Fourth fireworks show. The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum is an interesting place to visit any time of the year. Here, people learn more about Anne Spencer, a well-known Harlem Renaissance poet and Civil Rights leader whose home was a gathering place for fellow advocates such as W.E.B. Dubois and Langston Hughes.Bungalows with front porches from $90,000
Potential buyers will find renovated two-story bungalows with American Foursquare architecture such as shingle roofs and front porches. Prices range from $90,000 to $200,000. There are also larger 1800s Victorian-style homes that range between $180,000 and $350,000.
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Marine biology at Dunbar Middle School
Lynchburg City Public School District serves children in Diamond Hill. Kids can attend Robert S. Payne Elementary School, before possibly advancing to Dunbar Middle School for Innovation. Both schools earn a B-minus from Niche, while Dunbar Middle offers an Earth Zone, which includes centers for marine biology, herpetology and physical science center. Students move on to E C Glass High School, which receives a B-plus from Niche and offers a promising athletic program. Lynchburg Christian Academy is about 4 miles away, as is its affiliated Thomas Road Baptist Church. The University of Lynchburg is just 3 miles away and Liberty University is 5 miles away. Churches closer to home include Diamond Hill Baptist Church and Gospel Community Church College Hill.
Riverfront Park, Diamond Hills Recreation Center
While green space is sparse in Diamond Hill, residents can catch a bit of fresh air about a mile away on Riverfront Park's walking and biking trails and its seasonal splash pad. Indoor recreation is found at the Downtown YMCA and Rise Up Climbing, a rock-climbing gym. The Diamond Hills Recreation Center is another popular indoor destination. “The center has afterschool programs for kids and young teens,” says Brooke Bowie, who grew up in the area. “A lot of people go here every day.” The center also has space outside dedicated to a basketball court and playground.
Dining on Main Street
Main Street is home to most restaurants such as RA Bistro, which serves classic American meals, and Bootleggers, a southern-style speakeasy that’s known for its burgers. For more elegant fine dining, people visit Shoemakers, an old shoe factory converted into a classy restaurant that offers fresh seafood dishes. Three Roads Brewing is a newer spot that serves craft beer and soda has dog-friendly outdoor seating. Aside from the community markets, people can buy groceries at F and L Market Grocery store, less than 2 miles away.
Commuting on Route 29
U.S. Route 29 is used to get around Lynchburg and reach the downtown area. People also use the public bus service offered by The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company. The Lynchburg Regional Airport is 6 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Karl Miller
Karl Miller
KARL MILLER REALTY LLC
(434) 771-3952
456 Total Sales
2 in Diamond Hill
$170K - $235K Price Range
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Stephen Acree
Stephen Acree
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams
(434) 838-3738
249 Total Sales
5 in Diamond Hill
$38K - $230K Price Range
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De'lexis Brown
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De'lexis Brown
Responds QuicklyBHHS Dawson Ford Garbee-Forest
(434) 771-2115
41 Total Sales
3 in Diamond Hill
$9K - $151K Price Range
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Kim Kreh
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Kim Kreh
Responds QuicklyRe/Max 1st Olympic
(720) 734-3854
5 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Hill
$169,900 Price
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Adam Hazelwood
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Adam Hazelwood
Responds QuicklyEXP REALTY LLC - LYNCHBURG
(804) 485-2416
28 Total Sales
3 in Diamond Hill
$135K - $175K Price Range
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Kelly Mann
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Kelly Mann
Responds QuicklyLynchburg's Finest Team LLC
(434) 771-3675
120 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Hill
$169,000 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
Riverfront Park
Riverfront Skate Park
Percival's Island Natural Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Diamond Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Diamond Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Diamond Hill, Lynchburg sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Diamond Hill, Lynchburg over the last 12 months is $547,495, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$449,000
Median Sale Price
$547,495
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
37%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
583
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1905
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,305
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,490
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,192
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
782
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
24,393
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,186 - $1,559 per month
- Piedmont Flour Mill Lofts
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 565+ Sq Ft
- 1329 Jefferson St
- Lynchburg, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,292
Median Age
32
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,681
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,416
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.6%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37
/ 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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