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Suburban life along the James River
Huguenot is a scenic neighborhood on Richmond’s South Side. “You get a suburban feel but in the city,” says Realtor Jason Hester with Saunders & Co. Real Estate, who grew up nearby. Cherokee Road weaves past the James River, and a lush tree canopy shades the roadsides. Locals walk their dogs at riverfront parks or relax on back decks when it’s warm. But city attractions aren’t far off: the neighborhood has easy access to major roadways and is about 10 miles from downtown Richmond. “Huguenot is great if you’re looking for quick access to the city without an urban lifestyle,” Hester says.
Huguenot is home to a variety of home styles, including colonials.
Kayaking the James River is a popular past-time for residents of the Huguenot neighborhood.
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Midcentury homes with enough yard space for games and parties
Colonial Revival, split-level and ranch-style houses built in the 1960s and 70s line Huguenot’s curved, shaded roads. Lots are typically large and grassy, with enough room for a backyard barbecue. Sprawling properties on Cherokee Road back up to the James River, often with upscale features like tennis courts, movie theaters and large back decks. There are man-made lakes throughout the neighborhood, and some homes back up to them. Most houses in the neighborhood run in the $350,000 to $800,000 range, depending on the size, age and condition. Riverfront properties on Cherokee Road can reach into the millions. There are also a few condos available, and these units typically range in price from $245,000 to $450,000.
There are a number of different home styles in Huguenot, including the typical ranch.
Split level homes can be seen throughout the Huguenot neighborhood.
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Richmond Public Schools and private options in the neighborhood
Huguenot is zoned for Richmond Public Schools. JB Fisher Elementary, which is in the neighborhood, gets a B from Niche. Lucille M. Brown Middle and Huguenot High School get C’s from Niche. Huguenot has 20 athletic teams, and the school’s 2024 relay team won the regional championship. Two private Episcopal schools in the neighborhood earn A-plus grades from Niche. St. Michael's Episcopal School educates kindergarteners to 8th-grade students, while Trinity Episcopal School teaches 8th-graders through high school seniors.
J.B. Fisher Elementary in Huguenot spans Kindergarten through 5th grades.
Students residing in Huguenot can attend Huguenot High School, part of Richmond City Public Schools.
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Riverfront parks and Virginia Powerboat Association
Huguenot is near many of the South Side’s riverfront parks. Residents stroll through Pony Pasture and Huguenot Flatwater as water rushes over rocks on the James River. The Virginia Power Boat Association, a private boat club, is just down Cherokee Road. Members cruise around and dock their boats in slips here, where the water is deeper and calmer than downstream near Bosher’s Dam. 106-acre Lewis G. Laurus Park is just outside the neighborhood. Here, walking trails weave past mature oak and pine trees. “In my opinion, it’s one of the most underutilized parks in the city,” Hester says.
Hike along many of the lush trails that can be found in Larus Park.
Tubing is a popular warm-weather activity for residents of the Huguenot neighborhood.
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Plentiful shopping plazas and dining options in multiple directions
Huguenot has convenient access to shopping and dining in Richmond and Chesterfield County. The neighborhood’s Stony Point Shopping Center has a Trader Joe’s grocery store, Good Foods Grocery health foods store, Gelati Celesti ice cream shop and a few other restaurants. Just outside the neighborhood is Stony Point Mall, an open-air shopping center with high-end stores like Sax Fifth Avenue and Brooks Brothers, as well as upscale eateries like Latitude Seafood Co. Richmond. “When Stony Point was being developed, residents spoke up about wanting to maintain separation,” Hester says. “They didn’t want the neighborhood [of Huguenot] to be a cut-through, but you can still get there with relative ease.” Residents are also close to restaurants in the Bon Air area, including Joe’s Inn Bon Air, the second location of Richmond’s mainstay corner eatery in The Fan. The Shops at Stratford Hills and the surrounding stores, where there’s a Target, Publix, Walmart Supercenter and Lowe’s Home Improvement, are about 4 miles northeast. About 4 miles in the other direction is Chesterfield Towne Center, an indoor mall with retailers like Macy’s, TJ Maxx, H&M and Barnes & Noble. Surrounding the mall, there’s a Costco Wholesale, Home Depot and AMC Dine-in Midlothian 10 movie theatre.
Stony Point Fashion Park is a popular dog-walking location for many residents of Huguenot.
Gelati Celesti offers a myriad of ice cream flavors.
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Nearby access to Powhite Parkway and the greater Richmond area
“Huguenot is in an amazing location,” says Teresa Melton, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “You have easy access to downtown, you’re close to the James River, and you can get anywhere in the greater area in 20 minutes, at most.” Because of its curving, narrow streets and lack of sidewalks, Huguenot is a car-dependent neighborhood. Just outside the neighborhood, there’s an entrance to Chippenham Parkway, which connects to Powhite Parkway, a roadway leading toward downtown Richmond. On Oldfield Drive and Evansway Lane, there are Greater Richmond Transit Company bus stops, traveling to nearby areas. For air travel, the Richmond International Airport is about 20 miles away.
The Huguenot area is a popular location for water-sports enthusiasts.
Take the Huguenot Bridge across the James River to access north Richmond.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Huguenot
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Huguenot Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Huguenot, Richmond sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Huguenot, Richmond over the last 12 months is $522,491.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,257
Median Age
53
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,654
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,919
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.1%
College Graduates
59.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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