Overlooking Midlothian Turnpike from the southwest side of Richmond, North Chesterfield offers all the convenience of city living without sacrificing the tranquility of suburban life. “It’s a quiet area, which appeals to a lot of homebuyers,” says Timothy Edwards, a Realtor with Virginia Capital Realty who’s been working with clients locally for more than 20 years. He notes that North Chesterfield’s location, in Chesterfield County less than 30 minutes from downtown Richmond, ticks a lot of boxes for homebuyers. “Chesterfield County schools are rated better than Richmond schools, so here, people get the schools they want with the yard space they want, and they’re still only 5 minutes away from shopping and dining. It’s a good compromise for people who work in the city but want to raise their family with more space around them,” he says.
With a convenient location and access to shopping, North Chesterfield has a lot to offer.
Row of homes.
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Wide variety of home options
The wide residential streets throughout North Chesterfield are lined with everything from 1970s ranch-style homes and 1980s Colonial Revivals to early 2000s Modern Transitional-style homes. There are even contemporary apartment complexes and townhomes. The median sale price hovers close to $330,000, which is on par with the median for the wider Richmond metro. Four-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch-style or Colonial Revival-style homes tend to sell for around the median, while smaller townhomes go for closer to $250,000 and newer builds go for more like $450,000. “Homes generally sell for at or over asking price here because although they’re older, they’ve been maintained well and the properties are a little bigger than what you’ll get as you go east toward the city proper,” says Edwards.
Traditional homes line the streets of North Chesterfield.
This Colonial home in North Chesterfield has plenty of greenery.
Apartments in North Chesterfield offer an alternative to homebuying.
Many unique homes are a part of the North Chesterfield community.
Colonial homes with mature trees are a staple in the neighborhood of North Chesterfield.
New construction is on the rise in North Chesterfield.
Modern homes are a wonderful addition to the North Chesterfield neighborhood.
There are several mature neighborhoods with traditional colonial homes in North Chesterfield.
Cute colonial homes line the neighborhoods in North Chestertown.
Beautiful colonial homes with mature trees are located in North Chestertown.
Modern colonials line a quiet cul-de-sac in the North Chesterfield neighborhood.
New construction developments in North Chesterfield offer a variety of home styles.
A classic colonial in North Chesterfield, is festively decorated for Halloween.
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Chesterfield County schools
North Chesterfield is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools system. The exact path each youngster follows during their grade school career changes depending on their address, so parents are advised to double-check the boundary maps ahead of registration. Many students go to Reams Road Elementary, Providence Middle and Monacan High School. In 2023, both Reams Road and Providence earned C-plus grades from Niche. Monacan High School earned a B-plus that same year. The high school is home to two specialty programs: the Center for the Humanities and the Health Professions & Therapies Center. Students interested in either program can apply during their eighth-grade year in preparation for entering high school.
Reams Road Elementary is in North Chesterfield.
An aerial view of Monacan High School.
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Outdoor amenities abound
Opportunities to get outside are close at hand here. At Huguenot Park, there are more than 50 acres of thickly forested multiuse trails, sunny sports fields and classic playgrounds, all less than 3 miles north of most homes. On Thursdays, locals can shop for seasonal produce, meats and handmade foods at the Huguenot-Robious Farmer’s Market. Pocahontas State Park, which is just a 20-minute drive south, offers nearly 100 miles of hiking and biking trails, tent and cabin camping and nature and history programs. Visitors can also fish or boat on any of the three lakes in the park, or head to the Aquatic Center for swimming. The expansive Aquatic Center has multiple pools, some with slides, others with lap lanes and still others just for toddlers. And for a more thrilling experience on the water, locals can kayak or white-water raft on the James River, which is just 20 minutes north.
Local wildlife is found throughout North Chesterfield.
Hugenot-Robious Farmers' Market is at the Great Big Green House in North Chesterfield weekly.
Playground at Huguenot Park.
James River located in North Chestertown is an amazing spot to paddle board or kayak.
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Midlothian Turnpike retail and dining
There are tons of shopping and dining options along Midlothian Turnpike within minutes of home. The Chesterfield Towne Center mall is anchored by Macy’s and JCPenney and has everything from Barnes & Noble to TJ Maxx and HomeGoods. Locals can avoid dinner dishes by visiting one of the many eateries also at the mall, like Five Guys, Red Robin or The Twisted Crab. There’s also a Walmart Supercenter, a Sam’s Club and a Wegmans close by, just 2 miles west down the turnpike from the mall. The local Target is even closer to home, on the neighborhood side of the turnpike less than a mile from most homes.
Chesterfield Mall is located in North Chesterfield.
Chesterfield Towne Center has great retail shopping, as well as a variety of restaurants.
The all new Wegmans gives North Chesterfield residents a wide variety of grocery options.
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Chesterfield County Fair
The annual Chesterfield County Fair opens in late summer with carnival rides, livestock and arts and crafts competitions and poultry shows. The fairgrounds are just under 13 miles south of North Chesterfield, a drive that takes about 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Commuting from Chesterfield to Richmond
North Chesterfield is close to Midlothian Turnpike, State Route 288 and Interstates 64 and 95, all four of which are major thoroughfares that make it easy to drive around the Richmond metro and beyond. For those who want to fly farther afield, the Richmond International Airport is about a 30-minute drive east across the city. Johnston-Willis Hospital is much closer to home, just a mile north across the turnpike.
Johnston Willis Hospital is in North Chesterfield.
Locals have easy access to major arteries such as Highway 288 and Midlothian Turnpike.
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