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Chimborazo's historic park views and walkable East End living
Chimborazo is a quiet residential pocket in Richmond's East End where daily life centers around its namesake, Chimborazo Park. The park sits on the former site of one of the largest Civil War military hospitals, and today its roughly 30 acres offer panoramic views of the city skyline and the James River. The surrounding streets feature a mix of row houses and single-family homes, many built in the early 20th century. The area has a quieter, community-focused atmosphere that feels a step removed from Downtown Richmond while still maintaining easy access to city amenities. The nearby coffee shops and local eateries of Church Hill add to the neighborhood's walkable feel.
Row houses and historic homes with basements near Church Hill
The neighborhood’s housing scene features Victorian-inspired row houses, bungalows and Cape Cods, most built between 1900 and the 1940s. While most homes carry the character of that era, many have been renovated to blend period details with modern kitchens and updated bathrooms. You can also find a small selection of newly built townhomes on the community's north side. “In Chimborazo, the homes have a little bit more potential," says Ernie Chamberlain, a real estate agent with Hometown Realty who lives in Richmond. “There are stately homes with basements. You don’t get that in Church Hill or Union Hill.” Homes start in the low $300,000s and reach the high $600,000s. With a median price of around $500,000, Chimborazo tends to be more affordable compared to the neighboring community of Church Hill, where the median hovers around $570,000. “You can get so much more house in Chimborazo,” says Chamberlain.
The area features an array of early 20th-century homes.
Homes in Chimborazo come in all shapes and sizes.
Brick sidewalks run in front of houses in the neighborhood.
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Chimborazo Park's skyline views and storied historic sites
The neighborhood is anchored by Chimborazo Park, a 30-acre green space with sweeping 180-degree views of the city skyline. Walking trails wind along the hillside, and a dog park has separate areas for large and small breeds. The park is also the site of the Chimborazo Medical Museum and the National Battlefield Park headquarters. A few blocks northwest, you’ll find the Chimborazo Community Garden, along with basketball courts, a tennis court and a playground. Nearby, Gilles Creek Park adds a baseball diamond, horseshoe pits and a disc golf course. The neighborhood sits less than a mile from the northern bank of the James River and the Virginia Capital Trail, a popular running and biking path that spans from Downtown Richmond to Jamestown, 52 miles east.
Chimborazo Community Garden offers information on how to participate.
Chimborazo Park is located on East Broad Street.
Bill Robinson Park has tennis courts.
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Franklin Military Academy is located in the neighborhood.
Richmond Public Schools and nearby magnet options
Chimborazo is part of the Richmond Public Schools district. Many local students attend Chimborazo Elementary School before advancing to Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. The district also offers application-based alternatives, including Open High School, which has an A-plus rating from Niche. Franklin Military Academy, located on the neighborhood’s east end, was the first public military school in the country and combines academics with a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program for middle and high school students.
Church Hill's nearby dining scene
While Chimborazo is primarily residential, proximity to Church Hill means there is a wide array of restaurants within a short walk. For a meal out, you can visit popular spots like:
Grisette, a French bouchon-inspired restaurant in Church Hill with steak frites and house-made charcuterie
Alewife, a seafood eatery known for its mid-Atlantic catches
The Hill Cafe, a quaint neighborhood spot that has been serving the area since 1989
Riverbend Roastery, an iconic Church Hill coffee shop that roasts its beans in-house
For groceries, you can swing by Chimbo Supermarket in the center of the neighborhood or take the short drive to Farm Fresh on Main Street for a larger selection.
The Chimbo Supermarket has a selection of groceries and essentials.
Alewife Restaurant offers high end mid-Atlantic inspired cuisine.
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Chimborazo Park is the hub of the neighborhood's event scene
Chimborazo hosts several community events throughout the year, many centered around the neighborhood's namesake park. Notable events include:
Richmond Symphony "Big Tent" Concert, a free outdoor concert in the park each spring featuring patriotic and classical music
RVA East End Festival, a free fall gathering with a variety of performances supporting local schools and community arts programs
Richmond Festival of Cross, a cyclocross race series held in Chimborazo Park each fall
Major roads and public transit nearby
Getting around the Chimborazo neighborhood is fairly easy by car, bus or on foot. East Broad Street and East Main Street run through the area, connecting to Interstates 95 and 64 for longer commutes and regional travel. The GRTC bus system operates several routes in the neighborhood, with stops along Chimborazo Boulevard, Marshal Street and North 31st Street. For longer trips, Richmond International Airport is roughly 7 miles away.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Chimborazo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chimborazo, Richmond sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Chimborazo, Richmond over the last 12 months is $470,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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