Church Hill North
How the city got its name
Richmond’s park system is one of its most beloved characteristics, and Church Hill North is within walking distance to parks that provide great city views. Jefferson Park offers some of the best views in the city but also includes a baseball field, a playground, and picnic areas. At the intersection of 28th Street and Franklin Streets, Libby Hill Park offers incredible sunset views of the city skyline. Because of its supposed similarity to the view of Richmond on the Thames in England, the view from Libby Hill Park is said to be where the city of Richmond earned its name.The Market at 25th and Inner City Blues
Church Hill North is not far from the popular shops and restaurants along Broad Street or Main Street, but there are a few gems within the neighborhood itself. Just beyond the neighborhood's northwest corner, the Market at 25th is a full-service grocery store offering hot food and groceries. On Nine Mile Road, Inner City Blues serves Carolina-style barbecue and other traditional Southern dishes.Movies in the park and the Church Hill Gospel Fest
While Richmond is home to increasingly popular events like the Richmond Folk Festival and Dominion Riverrock, summer brings some smaller events closer to Church Hill North. Once the weather warms up, residents can enjoy regular movies in the park at Jefferson Park. In the fall, the Church Hill Gospel Fest attracts musicians of faith from all over the country for a food and music festival.Newly renovated, historic homes
“There are a lot of historical buildings and houses in the area,” Mahone says. “So, if you like older homes, that will definitely be where you want to go.” The streets of Church Hill North are filled with remodeled single-family homes and row houses featuring Italianate structures with decorative cornices and elegant porch designs. Many of the row houses have been converted to Craftsman-style dwellings. Traditional split-levels, small frame houses and cozy ranchers, all offering larger front yards, add to the neighborhood’s architectural diversity. Slightly above the state’s median sale price, the median sales price for homes in Church Hill North was $386,745 as of early 2024, up 10% from the previous year. Prices can range from $200,000 for a two-bedroom, ranch-style home in need of renovation to $550,000 for a newly constructed Colonial-style home with four bedrooms. “These are very high-end homes,” Mahone says. “And they’re worth every penny.”Pulse of Richmond
The Greater Richmond Transit Company serves multiple stops in and around Church Hill North. The bus system connects Church Hill North residents to its many routes serving the city and surrounding counties. Most of the neighborhood’s bus stops are located along 25th Street, but 28th and 31st Streets also hold a handful of stops in the neighborhood.Richmond City Schools
Students of Church Hill North can attend pre-kindergarten through 5th grade at the newly constructed Henry L. Marsh, III Elementary School, which earns a B on Niche. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School was recently renovated and earns a D-plus serving grades 6-8. High Schoolers can attend Armstrong High School, which earns a C-minus.Crime in Church Hill
Though crime rates have fallen throughout Richmond, especially in the Church Hill area, the neighborhood’s CAP index score is still a six, above the national score of four. Larceny rates hover around the national average, but homicide and robbery scores remain high in the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicole Goots
Nicole Goots
Providence Hill Real Estate
(804) 538-3544
2 Total Sales
1 in Church Hill North
$435,000 Price
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Chuck Jenkins
Chuck Jenkins
Long & Foster REALTORS
(804) 599-3365
231 Total Sales
1 in Church Hill North
$210,000 Price
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Ernie Chamberlain
Ernie Chamberlain
Hometown Realty
(804) 676-6939
506 Total Sales
36 in Church Hill North
$160K - $560K Price Range
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James Nay
James Nay
River City Elite Properties
(804) 609-2378
990 Total Sales
10 in Church Hill North
$75K - $383K Price Range
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Brent Samuel
Brent Samuel
Capital Real Estate Services
(804) 889-2531
37 Total Sales
1 in Church Hill North
$435,000 Price
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Karen Loewen
Karen Loewen
Compass
(804) 409-8346
115 Total Sales
3 in Church Hill North
$145K - $395K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Jefferson Park
Patrick Henry Park
- Picnic Area
Lucks Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Oakwood Playground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Chimborazo Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Bill Robinson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Church Hill North | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Church Hill North Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Church Hill North, Richmond sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Church Hill North, Richmond over the last 12 months is $305,000, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$359,000
Median Sale Price
$305,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$305,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$555,060
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$264
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
917
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1945
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,555
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,569
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31:30 - 3:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,936
Median Age
38
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,017
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,676
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
37.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Fairmount
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Oakwood
Historic Richmond neighborhood just outside of Church Hill
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