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Brookbury's historic roots and natural surroundings
Brookbury is a quiet, established neighborhood in South Richmond with tree-shaded properties lining its residential streets. The area's history traces back to the 1800s, when it was a collection of farms and wooded lots. One of Richmond's oldest homes, a brick dwelling dating to around 1811, still stands on what was once Brookbury Farm. Today the neighborhood is primarily single-family homes built after 1950, with large lots and mature trees giving it an almost-rural atmosphere while still within the Richmond city limits. The businesses of Broad Rock Boulevard lie just outside the community, along with several spacious recreation areas. Downtown Richmond is around 7 miles north.
A diverse housing scene blends new and old
The neighborhood features a diverse housing scene, with 1960s ranch-style homes and split-levels sitting around the corner from modern traditional and craftsman homes built between 2000 and 2024. You can find homes with more land compared to surrounding neighborhoods, with some properties reaching over an acre. Homes start in the low $300,000s and reach the mid-$500,000s, with price tags increasing alongside square footage and lot size. “There’s not a lot of inventory in the neighborhood,” says Joie Boykins, a Broker with eXp Realty who has represented real estate transactions in the area for more than two decades. “Brookbury is one of those neighborhoods where people buy and stay for a long time.” With a median of around $420,000, Brookbury tends to be more expensive than surrounding neighborhoods like Cottrell Farms and Piney Knolls, which have respective medians of $270,000 and $300,000.
Spacious ranch-style homes are common in Brookbury.
1990s Colonial Revivals sit next to more established builds.
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Public and private school options in Brookbury
Brookbury families are served by Richmond Public Schools, with most students attending J.L. Francis Elementary, Thomas C. Boushall Middle and Huguenot High School. Open High School is an application-based alternative within the district, offering a small setting where students can take college courses for dual credit and create their own electives. Nearby private options include Buford Road Christian Academy and Good Shepherd Episcopal School.
Many local students attend J.L. Francis Elementary School.
Students receive a top-tier education at Open High School.
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School in Richmond, Virginia provides inclusive, high-quality education for grades 6–8.
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The pickleball courts at Broad Rock Sports Park can fill up quickly.
Sports complexes and parks within easy reach
You can find plenty of natural areas and athletic facilities within a short drive of Brookbury. Popular recreation areas include:
The Broadrock Sports Complex, featuring a large playground and facilities for baseball, soccer, basketball and tennis
Ukrop Park, a nearby soccer complex with seven fields that host local youth league games
Pocahontas State Park, a 7,900-acre park in nearby Chesterfield County with two lakes, a campground and miles of wooded hiking trails
Forest Hill Park, a Southside favorite with paved walking paths, open space, tennis courts and a weekly farmers market
Richmond dining and shopping near Brookbury
Broad Rock Boulevard, Belmont Road and Hull Street lie just outside of Brookbury, providing restaurants and shopping close to home. For a meal out, you can visit:
Tortilleria Guadalupana, a Mexican eatery known for its large plates and rotisserie chicken
Ching Wah, offering Chinese takeout in nearby North Chesterfield
Albert Pizzeria, serving New York style pies plus wings and Italian subs
El Gallo Pinto, known for its Costa Rican comfort food
Chamo's Arepa House, a Venezuelan and Colombian restaurant featuring arepas and parrilla bowls
Food Lion and Kroger are both within a 10-minute drive of the neighborhood, with more shopping about 4 miles north at Southside Plaza.
Brookbury commutes by car with GRTC bus backup
Downtown Richmond is roughly 7 miles north via Broad Rock Boulevard and Hull Street, and commutes typically take between 15 and 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Chippenham Parkway can connect drivers across Richmond's Southside, while Powhite Parkway connects to Carytown and Interstate 195. The Greater Richmond Transit Company operates free bus routes across the area, with nearby stops along Broad Rock and Walmsley boulevards. Richmond International Airport is about 13 miles northeast.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Brookbury
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brookbury Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brookbury, Richmond sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Brookbury, Richmond over the last 12 months is $423,805, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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