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Small front yards give Northrop homes privacy from the street.
Northrop offers proximity to parks, shopping and schools
Northrop is a small community in Richmond ’s South Side that offers quiet streets of single-family homes and busy thoroughfares lined with apartments. Richmond High School for the Arts anchors the neighborhood, and buyers are drawn here for its proximity to Forest Hill Park and several shopping and dining areas. Northrop is also close to major roads, making it easy to get to Downtown Richmond and the Richmond Veterans Administration Medical Center.
A mix of single-family homes and apartment complexes
Most housing in Northrop is comprised of rental apartments in low-rise complexes or in the 55-plus Norcroft Townhomes community. These are clustered around Westover Hills Boulevard and Richmond High School for the Arts. Single-family homes in a variety of styles are closer to Roanoke Street, where bungalows, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes are most common. These typically sit on around a quarter of an acre, so they’re set back from the street and have spacious yards.
Quaint Cape Cod homes give Northrop its warmth and charm.
Small ranch-style homes sit next to Craftsman bungalows in Northrop.
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How prices in Northrop compare to other Richmond neighborhoods
The median home sale price in Northrop is in the upper $200,000s, below Richmond’s overall median and that of Forest Hill but around the same as Reedy Creek ’s median. Prices usually range from the upper $100,000s to the lower $500,000s, depending on size and condition. If you’re willing to put some work into a house, you can find a deal on a fixer-upper. “People can afford it,” says Ronnie Burnett, Realtor at ERA Woody Hogg and Associates. “They don't really build small houses like this anymore in Richmond,” Burnett says.
Which Richmond schools are nearby
Richmond Public Schools serves the neighborhood. Kids can start at Westover Hills Elementary School in the nearby Westover Hills neighborhood, or they can apply to Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, a charter elementary school in Woodland Heights that has lottery-based admissions. Students can then attend River City Middle School in Elkhardt and Richmond High School for the Arts, which is within walking distance. Older kids can also apply to specialty schools or regional governor’s schools.
Kids in Northrop can attend Westover Hills Elementary School.
Richmond High School for the Arts is located in Northrop.
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Close to several commuter routes
Northrop’s proximity to Westover Hills Boulevard, Midlothian Turnpike and Forest Hill Avenue makes it convenient for commuters. From here, you can get to Downtown Richmond, the Richmond VA Medical Center in McGuire and Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park campus in The Fan in around 10 minutes. Major thoroughfares like Interstate 95, Chippenham Parkway and Powhite Parkway are 10 minutes away, making it easy to get around the region. The area is also served by the Greater Richmond Transit Company, so you can hop on the 2C bus and ride to downtown in around 30 minutes.
Different pockets offer both lively areas and quiet corners
Northrop can have a different feel depending on where you live in the neighborhood. Westover Hills Boulevard and Midlothian Turnpike are busy thoroughfares with a livelier city feel, while Crutchfield and Northrop Streets are quieter and more like a leafy suburb. Ernie Chamberlain, who’s sold homes in the city for over 10 years and is a real estate agent with George: A Real Estate Group, describes Northrop as an extension of the Reedy Creek neighborhood or Forest Hill Terrace, saying it has a similar vibe and appeal. He says people are drawn here for “the proximity to the park, to downtown and to everything near Westover Hills Boulevard. … You’ve got the brewery there and Stella’s and all that sort of fun stuff.”
Laura Lee's is a popular restaurant near Northrop.
Food, coffee and shopping destinations are easy to reach nearby
There are several popular areas for shopping and dining nearby, including Forest Hill Avenue, Semmes Avenue and Southside Plaza on Hull Street Road. Within a short drive, you can go to:
Laura Lee’s, which serves upscale American food in a relaxed atmosphere
Crossroads Coffee and Ice Cream, a quirky hangout that serves breakfast and lunch
Stella’s Market, a gourmet grocery store that also serves prepared food
Crafty Crab, which specializes in seafood boils
Citi Trends, which sells clothing, shoes and home goods
Crooked Branch Ravine Park, in the heart of Northrop, offers a sanctuary for nature lovers.
Plenty of parks and nature activities are close to the neighborhood
You also have several options for outdoor recreation nearby, offering a variety of activities. You can:
Hike along a creek at Crooked Branch Ravine Park
Plant vegetables and care for community chickens at Swansboro Community Garden
Play pickleball or climb the jungle gym at Forest Hill Park
Launch a kayak into the James River at the Reedy Creek access point
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There aren't very many local businesses but the ones that are, are very reliable and seem homey.
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7/15/2015Niche Review
It's Southside, things are alwasy on the move. People keep to themselves but are loud neighbors. Cops are always patroling the área, I feel unsafe outside at night if I am not accompanied with someone.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northrop
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northrop Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northrop, Richmond sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Northrop, Richmond over the last 12 months is $295,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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