$362,408Average Value$242Average Price per Sq Ft7Homes For Sale
Carver's historic roots meet VCU energy in Richmond
Carver is a historic neighborhood in the heart of Richmond with roots stretching back to the 1800s. Named after scientist George Washington Carver, the area holds both residential and industrial National Historic District designations. Proximity to Virginia Commonwealth University brings a dynamic atmosphere, and the Stuart C. Siegel Center draws crowds for VCU Rams basketball games and other events throughout the year. The neighborhood’s streets are lined with historic brick rowhomes and newer detached options, while former industrial buildings have been converted into loft-style apartments and condos. Residents enjoy easy access to Downtown Richmond, Interstate 64 and dozens of local shops and restaurants along Broad Street.
Victorian rowhomes meet modern condos in Carver
In the neighborhood, century-old rowhomes and early 21st-century detached builds share the residential scene with renovated industrial buildings. Homes span from late 19th-century Victorians with covered front porches and exposed brick to recently built condo buildings with modern amenities. While houses sit close together on compact lots, many feature small, fenced-in back yards with room for a deck or patio. Single-family homes start in the high $200,000s and reach the high $400,000s, while condos and townhouses range from the mid-$200,000s to the low $400,000s. “You pay less to live in Carver than you do in say The Fan or The Museum District,” says local Realtor Ernie Chamberlain of George: A Real Estate Group. “But you get a lot of the same amenities and the same walkability.” Carver has a median home price of around $360,000, which is more affordable compared to The Fan and The Museum District, which have medians of $680,000 and $600,000, respectively.
Richmond Public Schools and standout private options in Carver
Carver is part of Richmond Public Schools, with many students attending George W. Carver Elementary and Albert Hill Middle. Thomas Jefferson High School is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Middle Years Program and the IB Diploma Program. Nearby private options include Orchard House Middle School, which serves fifth through eighth-grade girls, and St. Andrew's School, which provides tuition-free elementary education with a STEAM-focused curriculum.
Parks and green space close to home
The community may be mere minutes from downtown, but there are multiple pockets of green space within reach. Smith Peters Park is home to a playground and plenty of open field space right in the heart of the neighborhood, while Monroe Park features picnic tables and open green space just a few blocks south. For wooded trails, rock climbing and relaxing by the James River, the pedestrian bridge to Belle Isle is around 2 miles away.
Carver's local business scene
Carver’s walkable streets can take residents to a variety of popular, locally owned restaurants. For a meal out, you can visit:
Cobra Cabana, a bar and restaurant with a diverse menu featuring vegan options and inventive cocktails
Hot For Pizza, a rock-and-roll-inspired bar and restaurant known for its signature "Carver-style" pan pizzas
Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee, a local chain with a rotating selection of creative donuts
Conex RVA, a beer garden with regularly scheduled events and food trucks
For groceries and essentials, you can swing by Kroger on Lombardy Street or head a few blocks down Broad Street to Whole Foods Market.
Annual events nearby
With its proximity to downtown and the riverfront, Carver puts residents within reach of some of the city’s biggest events and festivals. Popular events include:
2nd Street Festival, a two-day event in the nearby Jackson Ward neighborhood each October featuring music, food and vendors
Richmond Folk Festival, a free multi-day event along the downtown riverfront each October with performers across multiple stages
Dominion Riverrock, an outdoor sports and music festival on Brown's Island each May in the greater Richmond area
The neighborhood is also home to the Stuart C. Siegel Center, which hosts a 7,500-seat stadium that hosts VCU basketball and volleyball games.
Traveling across Richmond, plus easy airport access
West Broad Street and North Belvidere Street run through Carver, providing direct routes for daily commutes. Interstate 64 also passes through the area, while Interstate 195 connects to the wider Richmond region. The GRTC bus system has multiple stops throughout the neighborhood, including the high-frequency BRT Pulse line along Broad. Richmond International Airport, around 10 miles east, handles flights for travel outside the city. For rail travel, Main Street Station is just 2 miles southeast.
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Carver Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Carver, Richmond sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Carver, Richmond over the last 12 months is $354,995, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$364,950
Median Sale Price
$354,995
Median Single Family Sale Price
$340,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$335,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$400,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$242
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
538
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
3.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,514
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,878
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,078
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
513
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Market Report
Richmond Housing Market
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