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Highland Park

Highland Park

$276,635 Average Value
$214 Average Price per Sq Ft
29 Homes For Sale

Highland Park features historic architecture and local businesses

Highland Park is one of Richmond's first streetcar suburbs, with roots tracing back to the late 1880s. Century-old homes line the neighborhood's streets, and the Highland Park Plaza Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beyond its architectural character, the neighborhood has a strong community focus, with several parks and recreation centers offering programming and outdoor space. Brookland Park Boulevard adds an active local business scene close to home, and Downtown Richmond is just 3 miles south. The median home price in the area falls below the Richmond median, with housing stock ranging from fully updated historic builds to fixer uppers with investment potential. The mix of historic charm and accessible green space gives the area a distinct identity within the city's Northside.

American Foursquares are commonplace in Highland Park.
American Foursquares are commonplace in Highland Park.
Details make the houses in Highland Park stand out.
Details make the houses in Highland Park stand out.
Colorful American Foursquare homes line the street of the neighborhood.
Colorful American Foursquare homes line the street of the neighborhood.
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Early 1900s foursquares and colonials with period charm

The neighborhood features a mix of American Foursquares, craftsman-style bungalows, Colonial Revivals and Victorian rowhomes, most of which were built between 1900 and the 1930s. Many properties retain original hardwood floors, high ceilings and covered front porches. “This area has seen an influx of people coming in and restoring its early 1900s homes to their former glory, just in the past five years. It’s very up-and-coming,” says Real Broker LLC Realtor Kacie Jenkins, a Richmond native born in Northside. “They’re really maintaining the original character of the houses here, though.” Move-in-ready homes and fixer-upper opportunities exist side by side throughout the area. Fixer-uppers start in the low $100,000s, with price tags reaching the mid-$500,000s for fully restored historic builds with over 2,000 square feet. The neighborhood has a median of roughly $310,000, which is lower than the Richmond median of $390,000.

American Foursquares are a prevalent architectural style in the area.
American Foursquares are a prevalent architectural style in the area.
Grid style streets dominate the neighborhood.
Grid style streets dominate the neighborhood.
Many homes here date back to the early 1900s.
Many homes here date back to the early 1900s.
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Outdoor recreation in Highland Park

Highland Park has several community green spaces, and most residents live less than a mile from the nearest park. Hotchkiss Park has athletic courts, a baseball diamond, an outdoor pool and a recently renovated community center. Nearby, Ann Hardy Plaza has a playground, open space, basketball and tennis courts and the Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center. The center hosts a wide array of programs and events, including classes in dance, music and martial arts. Battery Park is a short drive away in Northern Barton Heights and is known for being where Richmond tennis icon Arthur Ashe first learned to play.

Take your kids to the splash pad at Anne Hardy Plaza in Highland Park.
Take your kids to the splash pad at Anne Hardy Plaza in Highland Park.
Hotchkiss Pool serves the residents of Highland Park.
Hotchkiss Pool serves the residents of Highland Park.
The playground at Hotchkiss Park is a great place to bring your kids.
The playground at Hotchkiss Park is a great place to bring your kids.
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Brookland Park Boulevard dining and nearby shopping

Brookland Park Boulevard runs through the neighborhood's south side and features a business scene of long-standing local favorites and popular new additions. “It’s been exciting to watch these new businesses pop up," says Jenkins. "The influx of restaurants has followed the influx of revitalization in the residential part of the neighborhood, which has been just a beautiful transformation to watch over the last few years,” For a meal out, you can visit spots like:

  • Slay Burgers, a takeout-only spot with smash burgers, loaded waffle fries and wings
  • The Smoky Mug, known for its brunch and southern-style barbecue
  • Harlym Blue’Z, serving seafood, soul food and a specialty cocktails with regular live music
  • Julio’s Bagels, a new addition to the area offering coffee and handmade bagels
For groceries, you can swing by the Food Lion on Mechanicsville Turnpike or head a few miles south to Kroger or Whole Foods.

Firehouse 15 in Highland Park is an old firehouse that's been converted to a restaurant.
Firehouse 15 in Highland Park is an old firehouse that's been converted to a restaurant.
Firehouse 15 in Highland Park also serves as an events venue.
Firehouse 15 in Highland Park also serves as an events venue.
Grab groceries from the Food Lion near Highland Park.
Grab groceries from the Food Lion near Highland Park.
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Public and private schools nearby

The neighborhood is served by Richmond Public Schools with nearby schools including Overby-Sheppard Elementary, Henderson Middle and John Marshall High. Open High School is a selective-admission option where students can create their own elective classes and take college courses for credit. Nearby private options include Veritas School, a classical school serving kindergarten through 12th grade, and The New Community School, which serves fifth through 12th graders.

Henderson Middle serves Highland Park students in 6th- 8th grades.
Henderson Middle serves Highland Park students in 6th- 8th grades.
John Marshall High School serves most local students.
John Marshall High School serves most local students.
Barack Obama Elementary is nearby.
Barack Obama Elementary is nearby.
Children thrive at Henderson Middle School, where they are empowered to think critically.
Children thrive at Henderson Middle School, where they are empowered to think critically.
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Major roads and bus routes make commutes straightforward

Major roads and public transit make it easy to travel across Richmond from Highland Park. When you need to head across town, you have options:

  • Downtown Richmond is around 3 miles south, with First Avenue and Fifth Street providing the most direct route.
  • Interstate 64 can take drivers east and west across Greater Richmond.
  • Interstate 95 reaches south to Manchester and north to Ashland and Fredericksburg.
  • The Greater Richmond Transit Company operates bus routes across the area, with nearby stops along Brookland Park Boulevard, Meadowbridge Road and Hazelhurst Avenue.

Interstate 64 takes drivers across Greater Richmond.
Interstate 64 takes drivers across Greater Richmond.
Public transportation is easy to access in Highland Park.
Public transportation is easy to access in Highland Park.
Public transportation makes daily commutes easy in Highland Park.
Public transportation makes daily commutes easy in Highland Park.
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Transit

Airport

Richmond International

16 min drive

Bus

1st & Front

Bus

1st & Milton

Bus

Highland & Carolina

Bus

Brookland Park Blvd. & Alpine

Bus

Brookland Park Boulevard & Woodcliff

Bus

Meadowbridge & Northside

Bus

Meadowbridge & Pollock

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Highland Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,093
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,319
Significantly below the national average
1,934
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
900
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
11
Median Rent
$1,695
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,825
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,175

Demographics

Total Population
5,834
Median Age
43
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$47,615
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$61,580

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.7%
College Graduates
15.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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