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Seasonal foliage enhances the scenic streets throughout Elkhardt.
Elkhardt has a diverse housing scene in Southside Richmond
Elkhardt is a quaint, Southside Richmond community with a diverse housing scene and easy access to the businesses of Hull Street. While bordered by Chippenham Parkway, the neighborhood's residential streets have a quiet, walkable feel. Downtown Richmond is about 6 miles northeast, with Hull Street and the Greater Richmond Transit Company offering quick routes into the city. Locals enjoy easy access to the James River and nearby green spaces; Forest Hill Park and the Broadrock Sports Complex are both within a short drive. Brand-new townhouses are diversifying the community's housing scene [AS1.1]and 1970s condos offer relative affordability and investment opportunities.
Established townhomes and brand-new builds
Elkhardt has a mix of housing that reflects several decades of development. Whitehead Road has a small selection of ranch-style homes and bungalows built between the 1920s and 1950s on spacious, wooded lots. The townhouses and apartments in the Residences at Brookside subdivision make up most of the area's residential scene, with two and three-bedroom units in the mid-$100,000s. The complex features a clubhouse, a dog park and an outdoor pool. Creekside Run is a new development in the neighborhood with spacious townhouses built in 2025 and 2026. These homes range from 1,600 to 2,000 square feet, with price tags starting in the low $300,000s and reaching the low $400,000s.
Gated community in Elkhardt offers family-friendly living with added privacy.
A small selection of single-family homes can be found in the area.
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Public and private schools nearby
Local families are served by Richmond Public Schools, with most students starting at G.H. Reid Elementary. River City Middle School is located in the neighborhood, within a half-mile walk of most homes. Students can then head to Huguenot High School in nearby Bon Air. The district also offers application-based options like Open High School, which emphasizes independent, self-directed learning and offers Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses. Nearby private schools include Elijah House Academy and Good Shepherd Episcopal School.
G.H. Reid Elementary is a short drive away.
River City Middle School near Elkhardt serves grades six through eight.
Huguenot High School serves Richmond Public Schools students, including Elkhardt.
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Athletic facilities and trails along the James River
Richmond's Southside is known for its expansive parks and riverside trails. Popular recreation areas include:
The Broadrock Sports Complex, home to a large playground and facilities for baseball, tennis, basketball and pickleball
Powhite Park, with 100 acres of wooded trails popular among hikers and mountain bikers
Forest Hill Park, known for its scenic paved walking paths and rolling hills, as well as for being home to the South of the James Farmers Market every Sunday
The Reedy Creek Water Access, where kayakers and rafters can launch for a paddle down the rapids of the Lower James
Broadrock Sports Complex has an array of athletic courts.
Broadrock Sports Complex offers fields and playgrounds for families.
Broadrock Sports Complex features amenities for community recreation.
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Shopping and dining along Hull and Midlothian Turnpike
The Chippenham Mall Shopping Center lies just south of Elkhardt's residential streets, and you’ll find more restaurants and amenities along Midlothian Turnpike and Hull Street. For a meal out, you can visit places like:
El Mimoso Taqueria, a popular food truck known for its carnitas tacos
El Gallo Pinto Costa Rica, serving breakfast, baked goods and classic Costa Rican comfort food
Carena’s Jamaican Grille, which serves large plates ranging from jerk chicken to ox tail
La Milpa, a combination Mexican restaurant and Latin market
You can stock up on groceries at the nearby Family Dollar, Kroger or New Grand Mart, an international grocery store in the Chippenham Square Shopping Center.
Elkhardt is car-friendly with GRTC bus connections
Elkhardt sits on the edge of North Chesterfield and the City of Richmond, and Hull Street and Midlothian Turnpike offer direct routes to Downtown Richmond and Chesterfield Towne Center. “Elkhardt is a community that strikes a balance between tranquility and convenience,” says Regenia Carter-Pride, the principal broker and owner at EXIT Realty Digital who has over 40 years of real estate experience in Virginia. “It’s an ideal place for families, commuters and anyone looking for a peaceful yet well-connected place to call home in Richmond.” Chippenham Parkway is accessible just outside of the neighborhood, taking drivers across Chesterfield and Southside. GRTC operates free bus service across the region, with a nearby stop on Hull Street in front of River City Middle School. Richmond International Airport is roughly 15 miles away.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Elkhardt
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Elkhardt Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Elkhardt, Richmond sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Elkhardt, Richmond over the last 12 months is $360,090, up 144% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This new three-story townhome boasts a flexible layout, starting with a convenient recreation room on the ground floor—ready to be used as an office, gym or creative space. The second level features an inviting open-concept layout shared between the kitchen, living and dining spaces, ideal for entertaining or relaxed evenings in. The top floor is a private retreat with three spacious bedrooms,
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