Midlothian-South Richmond
Suburban Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond City County 23224, 23225
$244,526
Average Value
$228
Average Price per Sq Ft
Low-priced apartments and more
Most homes in Midlothian-South Richmond are low-income, multifamily-style complexes, but there are also a few brick and vinyl-clad split-level and ranch-style homes, too. Lawns here are broad, often minimally landscaped and unbroken by sidewalks. Prices range between $200,000 and $300,000, well below the median for the city. “The closer you get to the James River, the higher the home values are,” Edwards says. “The Richmond Housing Development is renovating some of their properties here." Edwards adds that one of his recent active listings in the neighborhood, two parcels of land near the turnpike, is attracting a lot of interest from developers looking to build new low-income apartments. “The area is already zoned for multifamily housing, so it’s ideal for development of that kind,” he says.
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Nearby parks and new amenities to come
For a breath of fresh air, Forest Hill Park is just over two miles north across the Midlothian Turnpike. The riverfront park is on the Virginia Historic Register; visitors can check out the historic Stone House, which was once the home of the park’s manager and is now an event rental space. Surrounding the historic building, the wider park offers everything from thickly shaded, packed-earth-style trails along the waterfront to tennis courts, picnic shelters and a classic playground. At Carter Jones Park, also just over 2 miles away from Midlothian-South Richmond, there’s another playground (this one newly renovated) for local youngsters. And even closer to home, on Old Warwick Road within a mile of most homes, there’s the Southside Community Center. It’s currently undergoing a nearly $20 million revitalization project, during which the city will install a new auxiliary gymnasium, boxing studio, more classrooms for community gatherings, a culinary teaching kitchen and a dance studio. There will even be Richmond’s first indoor playground when the project is completed.Schools get C grades
Kids in Midlothian-South Richmond are served by schools in the Richmond Public Schools District. Between kindergarten and 12th grade, many go to Blackwell and Redd Elementaries, River City Middle and Huguenot High School. Both Blackwell and Redd got C-minuses from Niche in 2023, while Huguenot High got a C that same year. While River City Middle doesn’t have a Niche grade, it earned a 1 out of 10 GreatSchools Summary Rating in 2023. Huguenot High School’s robust athletics program offers its enrollment the opportunity to compete in everything from cross country and track to football, soccer and more.
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Busy roads and public bus stops
Midlothian Turnpike is one of the main thoroughfares south of Richmond, and nearby are Chippenham Parkway and Route 301. Downtown Richmond is five to six miles away, typically a 15- to 20-minute drive in moderate traffic. Getting around the city without a car is easy here, with Greater Richmond Transit Company, or GRTC, stops scattered throughout the neighborhood. Most are located at intervals along Warwick Road, at Midlothian-South Richmond’s south end.Great Latin restaurants; discount retail
There’s quite a bit of shopping and dining along the Midlothian Turnpike at the north end of the neighborhood. From Taco Bell and Taqueria Panchito to the west, Amancer Latino Market 1 to the east and Pupuseria El Salvadoreno in the middle, residents enjoy no shortage of Mexican and Latin American eateries. Family Thrift Center and Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia Outlet are two popular spots to find secondhand treasures. For groceries, residents can pick up fresh fish at Bay Seafood Market or visit the Save-A-Lot discount food store in the Southside Plaza shopping center a little more than two miles east. There are also two Food Lions within two and a half miles of the neighborhood: one across the turnpike to the north and the other across Warwick Road to the south.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ernie Chamberlain
Ernie Chamberlain
Responds QuicklyHometown Realty
(804) 676-6939
503 Total Sales
1 in Midlothian-South Richmond
$297,500 Price
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Gergis Hanna
Gergis Hanna
A Plus Realty and Associates Inc
(804) 265-4626
28 Total Sales
1 in Midlothian-South Richmond
$265,000 Price
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Antwane Brooks
Antwane Brooks
Praxis Realty Inc
(804) 346-5625
49 Total Sales
1 in Midlothian-South Richmond
$220,000 Price
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Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson
Long & Foster REALTORS
(804) 593-0541
67 Total Sales
1 in Midlothian-South Richmond
$85,000 Price
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Tamika Robinson
Tamika Robinson
Responds QuicklyThe Kerzanet Group LLC
(804) 409-4477
42 Total Sales
1 in Midlothian-South Richmond
$235,000 Price
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Anne Soffee
Anne Soffee
Responds QuicklySmall & Associates
(804) 440-1338
149 Total Sales
1 in Midlothian-South Richmond
$290,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Powhite Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Forest Hill Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Crooked Branch Ravine Park
- Trails
Phideaux Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Westover Hills UMC Tot Lot
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Best Life Ever Skatepark
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Midlothian-South Richmond | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Midlothian-South Richmond Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midlothian-South Richmond, Richmond sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Midlothian-South Richmond, Richmond over the last 12 months is $260,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$269,950
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$260,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$228
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
272
Median Year Built
1967
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,195
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,350
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,138
Median Age
36
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,238
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,001
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.1%
College Graduates
12.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
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®
30
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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