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A University of Richmond neighborhood
There’s a Richmond neighborhood with a nationally-ranked liberal arts college, plenty of sidewalks and a handful of local restaurants. And it’s not downtown. As part of Near West End, Three Chopt is a neighborhood full of green lawns and early twentieth-century homes, but its shops, sidewalks and relatively low crime rate make it popular among Richmond homeowners. “It’s walkable, comfortable and safe for the most part,” says Sarah Wiley, lifetime Three Chopt resident and owner of Sarah Wiley Art. “I feel safe walking around at night.”
The University of Richmond is a highly rated private university that falls in Three Chopt.
Enjoy the close knit community of Three Chopt with your family.
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Homes from the early twentieth century
Homes in Three Chopt were primarily built in the early 1900s, though new homes are being built to accommodate demand. Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes are the most common styles, but bungalows and craftsman-style homes can also be found in the area. The neighborhood’s price range reflects its affluence, with a median price of $611,000. Prices range from $360,000 for a two-bedroom Cape Cod to over $4 million for a six-bedroom Colonial mansion overlooking the Country Club of Virginia’s Westhampton golf course. Home price data show that the median price has increased approximately 11% year over year. “Compared to D.C. and other areas nearby, the prices haven’t escalated as much as other communities,” Wiley says. “Now’s the time to move here because it’s gonna be another Charlotte.”
Three Chopt residents like to flex their green thumbs.
Colonial influences are found frequently in Three Chopt.
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Popular private school options or Richmond Public Schools
Three Chopt is served by the Richmond Public School system, but many of the neighborhood’s students attend the local private schools. Mary Munford Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students and maintains active arts and athletics programs. Known for its ornate architecture, Albert Hill Middle School is home to more than 450 students in grades 6 through 8. Nearing the hundredth anniversary of its opening, Thomas Jefferson High School serves grades 9 through 12 and offers a rigorous International Baccalaureate program to prepare students for a lifetime of learning. Mary Munford earns a B-plus on Niche, while Albert Hill and Thomas Jefferson both earn a B. On Saint Christopher’s Road, Saint Christopher’s School is a well-known school for boys, offering junior kindergarten through 12th grade. On Grove Avenue, Saint Catherine’s School is an all-girls school serving junior kindergarten through 12th grade. For higher learning, University of Richmond offers students 17 Division 1 athletic programs and 190 student organizations.
Thomas Jefferson High School is a B rated school according to Niche.
St Catherine's shows pride for their school all around campus with their flags.
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Neighborhood parks and trails around the James
Options for outdoor living are vast in Three Chopt. Bandy Field Nature Park is the highest geographical point in Richmond and offers ecology boxes for local schools to practice gardening. Residents can also walk around Westhampton Lake on the University of Richmond campus or head down to the James River and enjoy the river’s trail system.
Dogs and people enjoy Bandy Field Nature Park in Three Chopt.
Huguenot Flatwater Park includes a boat launch for kayaks and tubes inStratford Hills.
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Boutique clothing, fine rugs and local restaurants
The shops and restaurants of Three Chopt give residents plenty to enjoy. Around the intersection of Libbie Avenue and Grove Avenue, local shops offer boutique clothing, fine rugs and unique home décor. Grit Coffee brews up beans in the neighborhood's southeast, while Toast serves up a New American menu in the neighborhood’s north.
Three Chopt residents can visit Peter-Blair to update their wardrobe.
Three Chopt residents are enjoying a fresh at Stella's Grocery. Stella's Grocery
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University and city transportation
University of Richmond faculty, students and staff living in Three Chopt have access to university shuttles that connect to stops throughout Richmond. For residents not affiliated with the university, the Greater Richmond Transit Company offers service lines throughout the neighborhood. The bus system provides service to stops all over the city and parts of Chesterfield and Henrico.
The University of Richmond is a highly rated private university that falls in Three Chopt.
The GRTC bus system makes commuting to and from Three Chopt simple for residents.
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Active events around the city
Richmond is a city of events, and Three Chopt residents are just close enough to the city to enjoy all that it has to offer. Active events like the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K and the Richmond Marathon attract more and more participants each year. Festivals like the Folk Festival bring musicians worldwide to the city, building on its active art scene. Religious institutions like the Keneseth Beth Israel synagogue and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church also maintain an active presence in the neighborhood and hold events to unite community members.
Richmond crime rates
In 2022, property crimes in Richmond occurred at a rate of 3,408 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national rate of 1,955 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime rates in Richmond were 366 per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national rate of 380 per 100,000 residents. Data show that most of Richmond’s crime is concentrated around the northeast and southwest corners of the city, and crime rates in the Three Chopt area are lower than in many other parts of the city.
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On average, homes in Near West End, Richmond sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Near West End, Richmond over the last 12 months is $880,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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