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Colonial Place offers walkability in Richmond's West End
In Richmond's West End, Colonial Place is an established residential community with tree-shaded streets, mid-century homes and verdant front lawns. Named for the Colonial Revival architecture found throughout the neighborhood, Colonial Place feels tucked away from the rest of the city, with quiet, walkable streets. Spacious yards and mature trees provide privacy between neighbors. Locals are within walking distance of Mary Munford Elementary and its recreation facilities, and a small business district lies just north in Malvern Gardens. Monument Avenue offers direct access to The Fan and Downtown Richmond, while the shops and restaurants of Carytown and Willow Lawn are a short drive away.
Historic charm is present throughout the streets of Colonial Place.
Stella’s restaurant is a neighborhood eatery located in Colonial Place.
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Brick Capes and Colonials with updated interiors
Cape Cods and brick Colonial Revivals line the neighborhood's streets, many featuring decorative shutters, stone walkways and quaint front porches. Some storybook Tudors add variety to the mix. Single-family homes dominate the area, and many have been updated over the years while retaining original details like hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces and classic millwork paired with renovated kitchens and modern bathrooms. Most houses feature fenced-in backyards and detached rear garages. “In Colonial Place, you’re close to everything but you also get a yard and some greenspace,” says Eliza Conrad, Realtor at Shaheen, Ruth, Martin, & Fonville. Single-family homes typically start in the high $400,000s and reach around $1.5 million, while condos and townhouses range from the mid-$200,000s to the high $600,000s.
Colonial Revivals line the streets of the neighborhood.
Manicured lawns and well maintained homes are common in Colonial Place.
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Top-rated public and private schools near Colonial Place
Students of Colonial Place are served by Richmond Public Schools. Many families are drawn to the area by Mary Munford Elementary School, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche and is within a short walk of most homes. Students can then attend Albert Hill Middle School in The Museum District and nearby Thomas Jefferson High School, the only public International Baccalaureate World School in the city. Private options include St. Catherine's School and St. Christopher's School, both rated A-plus by Niche.
Mary Munford Elementary School is within walking distance of most homes.
Thomas Jefferson High School serves students throughout Richmond, VA.
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Byrd Park, Maymont and miles of green space
Colonial Place is within a short drive of some of Richmond's most popular green spaces. When you're looking to spend time outdoors, you can visit:
Mary Munford, which has facilities for soccer, pickleball and basketball right next to the elementary school
Byrd Park, a nearly 300-acre green space with open fields, lakeside walking trails and the Dogwood Dell amphitheater, which regularly hosts free events
Maymont, a historic Victorian estate known for its botanical gardens and native wildlife exhibits
The North Bank Trail, a popular pathway for hikers and mountain bikers that connects Byrd Park to Union Hill and Downtown Richmond.
A few of the locals of Mary Munford enjoying a game of ultimate frisbee.
Malvern Gardens residents can play basketball at the Mary Munford Playground.
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Local eats and nearby shopping in Colonial Place
Lafayette Street is home to a quaint local business scene, with an abundance of nearby shopping and dining in Carytown. Locally owned favorites include:
Reviresco Coffee Company, a micro-roastery on Lafayette Street offering small-batch blends and handcrafted espresso drinks
Stella's Grocery, a nearby gourmet market with Greek products, prepared meals and baked goods
Can Can Brasserie, a French-inspired eatery with steak frites and a full oyster bar in nearby Carytown
Shyndigz, a dessert-forward restaurant with a rotating selection of from-scratch cakes and pies
Lafayette Tavern, a new addition to Malvern Gardens serving seafood, steak and Italian fare
You can head southeast to Cary Street or drive west down Monument Avenue for your weekly grocery runs. Kroger, Publix, Fresh Market and Ellwood Thompson's are all close by.
Willow Lawn shopping center has many stores a short drive away.
Stella’s Grocery store is a local favorite.
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Public transit, bike lanes and major roads
A lack of through traffic in Colonial Place allows for quiet neighborhood walks and easy trips to the local coffee shop. Guarded bike lanes line Patterson Avenue, connecting cyclists to The Museum District. Drivers can take Interstate 195 around 5 miles east to Downtown Richmond, while interstates 95 and 64 can take locals throughout the region. The Greater Richmond Transit Company runs fare-free bus routes through the area, with nearby stops along Grove and Patterson avenues.
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Colonial Place Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colonial Place, Richmond sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Colonial Place, Richmond over the last 12 months is $657,475, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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