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John Rolfe

John Rolfe

Suburban Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond City County 23233, 23238

$555,705 Average Value
$246 Average Price per Sq Ft
19 Homes For Sale

A leafy suburb minutes from Short Pump

John Rolfe is where community and convenience converge. This neighborhood’s woodsy look and quiet atmosphere give the impression that it’s an isolated suburb, but it’s only 7 miles west of downtown Richmond and is minutes away from one of Richmond’s premier shopping destinations: Short Pump Town Center. Along John Rolfe’s winding, tree-lined streets, residents enjoy classic American architecture on large leafy lots. “This is a very social neighborhood, where people know their neighbors,” says Eliza Conrad, Realtor with Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville. “People stay there a long time, so there’s not a ton of turnover. It’s definitely a long-term place where people raise their kids.”

Home of the Colonial Revival

John Rolfe’s housing stock is dominated by Colonial Revivals built in the late 1970s and ‘90s. While driveways are standard in the neighborhood, single- and two-car garages are mainly seen in properties built in the ‘90s or later. As for multifamily homes, there’s a very small selection. Colonial Revival-style townhouses joined the neighborhood in the 2010s. John Rolfe’s median lot size is about a quarter of an acre, giving folks plenty of room for backyard entertainment and front yard landscaping. Overall list prices range from $365,000 to $953,000. Most three- to four-bedroom homes on quarter-acre lots fall between $420,000 and $500,000, while four- to five-bedroom houses on half-acre lots cost upward of $550,000. According to Conrad, inventory is low, and houses here “sell in no time.”

Deep Run Park

Residents immerse themselves in nature at Deep Run Park. This wooded green space spans over 160 acres, with nature trails winding throughout. Early in the morning, local anglers hunker down by one of its two stocked lakes. Other amenities include a recreation center, multiple playgrounds, soccer and football fields, a pump track and more. Deep Run Park hosts various events throughout the year, such as “Movies in the Park” and the “Shamrock Showdown” St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Right down the road, the Tuckahoe Little League features a dozen well-maintained baseball fields, a field house and a snack bar.

Although four-legged friends are more than welcome in and around John Rolfe’s green spaces, Short Pump Park is the closest option for public off-leash play, thanks to its fenced-in dog park. Short Pump Park can be found less than 2 miles north of John Rolfe.

Godwin High School

Kids in the area can attend school in the highly sought-after Henrico County Public Schools district. Depending on where in the neighborhood they live, students may start school at Gayton Elementary, rated A-minus on Niche. From there, all John Rolfe students can attend Pocahontas Middle, rated B-plus, before graduating from Godwin High. Niche ranks Godwin High as the No. 2 best public school in Henrico County. Godwin High is home to the Todd Allen Phillips Center for Medical Sciences, which offers qualified Henrico County students interested in medicine and health science the opportunity to pursue advanced coursework and hands-on experience in these areas.

Interstate 64

John Rolfe is a car-dependent community near Interstate 64, one of Richmond’s main arteries and West Broad Street, accessed via the neighborhood’s namesake, John Rolfe Parkway.

Short Pump Town Center

In the Richmond area, there are only a handful of go-to places for retail therapy, and Short Pump Town Center is the biggest one. John Rolfe residents are spoiled for choice at this open-air plaza, which is less than a 2-mile drive away for some. Short Pump is home to familiar retail staples like Aerie, L. L. Bean, Pottery Barn, Athleta and Apple. It also has many dining options, so whether folks are craving a quick Chipotle fix, a soup and sandwich from Baker’s Crust or Lehja’s flavorful Indian cuisine, they’ll have their pick.

Quotidian errands — like getting groceries or a routine check-up — don’t take John Rolfe residents too far from home. Small commercial plazas like John Rolfe Commons and Gleneagles Center can be found along the community’s fringes. These little shopping strips are home to local doctors’ offices, restaurants and convenient stores like Publix.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Richmond International

35 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime John Rolfe US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

John Rolfe Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$535,050
Median Sale Price
$530,150
Median Single Family Sale Price
$525,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$544,125
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
71
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,550
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1993
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,292
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,223
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,838
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 15
    1 - 4pm

    2545 Retrievers Ridge Rd, Henrico, VA 23233

    $539,950

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,375 Sq Ft
    • 2545 Retrievers Ridge Rd

    What if your next home offered the space, privacy, and location you’ve been waiting for—right in the heart of Richmond’s West End?Set on a quiet cul-de-sac just off Church Road in Henrico’s established Retriever’s Ridge community, 2545 Retrievers Ridge Road presents a traditional two-story design with classic curb appeal and generously scaled interiors. A stately brick façade and two-story foyer

    Christopher Small Small & Associates

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  • Saturday, Jun 14
    12 - 4pm

    12129 Morning Walk, Henrico, VA 23233

    $571,950

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,236 Sq Ft
    • 12129 Morning Walk

    Welcome to the Richmond "B" by Main Street Homes! This BRAND NEW Energy Advantage Plus 3-story townhome offers 4 bedrooms, a study/bedroom, 3.5 baths, oak stairs from 1st to 2nd level, rear entry 2-car garage, tankless water heater, rear covered deck, and Hardie-plank siding. The first floor includes a study/bedroom with laminate flooring, full bathroom, and a coat closet. The second floor has an

    Kim Tierney Virginia Colony Realty Inc

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  • Saturday, Jun 14
    12 - 4pm

    12149 Morning Walk, Henrico, VA 23233

    $569,950

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,236 Sq Ft
    • 12149 Morning Walk

    Welcome to the Richmond "B" by Main Street Homes! This brand-new MOVE IN READY Energy Advantage Plus 3-story end-unit townhome perfectly blends modern design with exceptional craftsmanship. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths, oak stairs from the 1st to the 2nd level, a rear-entry 2-car garage, a tankless water heater, a rear

    Kim Tierney Virginia Colony Realty Inc

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,182
Median Age
42
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$141,413
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$167,513

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
73.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

18 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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