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Blackwell's historic roots and growing business scene
On the Southside of Richmond, Blackwell is a neighborhood with deep roots and a strong sense of community. Named after James H. Blackwell, the neighborhood honors his civil rights leadership and tenure as principal of Manchester's first school for Black students. Today, the neighborhood is home to spots like the Blackwell Community Center and Blackwell Elementary School, which lies where the historic school once stood. Buyers are drawn to the area for its proximity to Downtown Richmond and its attractive home prices that lie below the city's median. Hull Street serves as the community's commercial hub, with a growing business scene and access to GRTC bus stops.
Pig and Brew is a popular Blackwell spot where residents get their favorite barbecue.
Creative murals adorn Hull street.
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Early 1900s bungalows and Colonials with modern updates
Blackwell features a mix of older homes and newer construction. Many houses date back to the early 1900s, including Colonial Revivals, bungalows and foursquares, with a mix of newer infill builds throughout the area. Most properties offer rear off-street parking, along with spacious fenced-in backyards and covered front porches. The community is going through a revitalization period, so you can find a mix of fixer-uppers and recently renovated homes on the market. Houses typically start in the mid-$100,000s and reach the high $300,000s, with prices increasing alongside square footage and interior upgrades. With a median of around $300,000, Blackwell tends to be more affordable compared to nearby Southside communities like Manchester and Swansboro, which have medians of $440,000 and $340,000, respectively.
Find the perfect shotgun starter home for your family in Blackwell.
Bungalows are a common choice for families in Blackwell.
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Hull Street eats and local businesses in Blackwell
Hull and Bainbridge streets are lined with locally owned businesses, from long-standing staples to recently opened favorites. You can sit down for a meal at places like:
Pig and Brew, which serves southern barbecue, craft beer and handcrafted cocktails
Croaker’s Spot, a popular soul food restaurant known for its seafood dishes and Sunday brunch
Le Petit Morceau, a quaint bakery and coffee shop that opened in February of 2026
Philly Vegan, serving plant-based cheesesteak, burgers and milkshakes
Other well-known spots include Studio Two Three, a nonprofit art studio, gallery and market on Bainbridge, and Hull Street Market, a neighborhood store conveniently located within a short walk of most homes. Super Fresh and King’s Supermarket offer groceries within a short drive.
Hull Street has a variety of restaurants for Blackwell residents.
Bring your family to Croaker's Spot, a Blackwell staple, for freshly made seafood.
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Blackwell Park, floodwall views and river trails
From small community parks to the expansive James River Park System, outdoor recreation is never far away when you live in Blackwell. Blackwell Park features a baseball diamond, basketball courts and open space across the street from the Blackwell Community Center, which is home to a fitness center, meeting rooms and a seasonal pool. Nearby, the Manchester Floodwall Walk provides views of the downtown skyline and the James River. Around 2 miles northwest, Forest Hill Park offers over 100 acres of wooded trails, athletic courts and open space. On Sundays, the park hosts the South of the James Farmers Market. Crossing Riverside Drive can take you to the Reedy Creek Water Access, where kayakers and rafters can launch for a trip down the Lower James.
Blackwell Park offers families a place to enjoy a day playing on many sports fields.
Blackwell residents enjoy having the Manchester Floodwall Walk to get their steps or runs in.
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Nearby public and private schools
The neighborhood is served by Richmond Public Schools, with most students attending Blackwell Elementary before heading to Dogwood Middle, which offers a free after-school program through the Middle School Alliance. Armstrong High School is a 5-mile drive north in Fairfield. Nearby private options include Central Montessori School and Good Shepherd Episcopal School.
James H. Blackwell Elementary School located in Blackwell is attended by local students.
Armstrong High School campus serving the Oak Grove neighborhood.
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Blackwell's easy access downtown and GRTC bus lines
Blackwell is centrally located with easy access to Manchester and Downtown Richmond. “Blackwell is a vital part of Southside," says Bishop of Destiny Community Church, Ernest L. Moore, who has lived in Blackwell for over 50 years. "For anything south of the James, Hull Street, Maury Street and Richmond Highway are major transit routes. The Office of Equitable Transit and Mobility, which I work for, is getting ready to reconfigure the upper part of Hull Street for safety improvements to the traffic lights.” Whether you rely on a car or public transit to get around the city, you have options:
Hull Street connects drivers southwest to Chippenham Parkway and northeast to the Mayo Bridge and downtown.
Cowardin Avenue links to the Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge and Belvidere Street, providing easy access to VCU, The Fan and Northside.
The Greater Richmond Transit Company operates free bus routes across the area, with nearby stops along Hull Street, Maury Street and Cowardin Avenue.
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Crime and Safety
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Blackwell
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Blackwell Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blackwell, Richmond sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Blackwell, Richmond over the last 12 months is $300,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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