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Oxford offers a tranquil setting in a convenient location
Oxford is an established suburb in Richmond ’s South Side. It's the kind of place where tree-filled yards and quiet streets can make you forget how close you are to city amenities. The community sits just off Chippenham Parkway and is near shopping hubs along Forest Hill Avenue and Huguenot Road, but the neighborhood’s big yards and forested feel give it a sense of tranquility and privacy. The James River Park System is nearby, and the community is also close to several highly rated private schools. Downtown Richmond and other employment hubs are within a 20-minute drive.
Oxford is near the James River and just minutes from downtown Richmond.
Oxford offers residents quick access to several major highways.
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What home styles and prices you can expect in Oxford
The vast majority of Oxford's homes were built in the 1960s, so ranch-style, split-level and colonial-inspired houses are common. Most have been well-maintained throughout the years and offer updated features despite their age, though you can still find homes with midcentury elements, such as parquet floors and wood-paneled walls. On average, lot sizes are around a half-acre, and houses are around 2,400 square feet, offering plenty of space both inside and out. “It’s great for families that are growing: three or four bedrooms, two to three baths,” says David Hebel, an associate broker and real estate agent with Icon Realty Group who’s sold homes in the area for 10 years. “It’s a good move-up from a first-time home if you’re looking to expand.” The median home sale price in Oxford is in the lower $500,000s, above Richmond’s overall median and that of nearby neighborhoods like Bon Air, Stratford Hills and Southampton. Prices generally range from the mid-$300,000s to the lower $700,000s, depending on size.
Some homes in Oxford have a large front yard.
Well-manicured lawns are a frequent sight in the Oxford neighborhood.
Brick ranch-style homes are available in Oxford.
Many homes in Oxford have colorful front doors.
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Which public and private schools are nearby
The Richmond Public Schools district serves the area, and enrollment is primarily address-based. Kids can start at the highly rated J.B. Fisher Elementary School and then go to Lucille M. Brown Middle School. Older kids can attend Huguenot High School or apply to specialty schools like the highly rated Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. There are also highly rated private schools nearby, including Sabot School, St. Michael’s Episcopal School and Trinity Episcopal School.
Huguenot High School serves the students in the Oxford community.
J.B. Fisher Elementary School serves students in Oxford.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School serves the area.
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A friendly community that balances access and tranquility
Despite its proximity to busy areas, Oxford is a quiet, tree-filled community where it’s common to see neighbors taking a stroll around the area’s cul-de-sacs. “You’re close to downtown, but you don’t feel like you’re in a city neighborhood,” says Wayne Gauthier, an associate broker at Joyner Fine Properties who has lived in the neighborhood for over 21 years. “We still offer all those wonderful amenities and beautiful, verdant hills that other neighborhoods don’t really have.” It’s also a tight-knit, social community. “We try to do fun events a couple of times a year to try to bring people out and get people more involved, knowing our neighbors,” Gauthier says.
Chippenham Parkway makes commutes straightforward
Commuters have easy access to major thoroughfares, making it easy to get around the area. Chippenham Parkway will start most commutes, and traffic here can get backed up during rush hour. You can get to Downtown Richmond or Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park campus in The Fan in around 15 minutes. Innsbrook and Capital One’s West Creek campus, which are both big employment hubs, are around 20 minutes away.
The Chippenham Parkway, adjacent to Oxford, connects locals with the greater Richmond area.
Oxford sits adjacent to several major highways, just minutes from downtown Richmond.
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Daily errands, dining and entertainment are a short drive away
Though Oxford is a nice place to walk around the neighborhood, you’ll need a car to get to restaurants and stores. Nearby, you can:
Shop for groceries at Publix or Trader Joe’s
Pick up essentials from Target or Walmart
Sit down for a heaping plate of spaghetti at Joe’s Inn Bon Air
Order an ice cream cone from Gelati Celesti
Head to Stony Point Fashion Park, an outdoor mall with entertainment like Stumpy's Hatchet House, an axe-throwing venue
Publix provides Oxford residents with their groceries.
Stumpy's Hatchet House in the Stony Point Fashion Park is a popular place for Oxford locals to gather.
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Parks, river spots and recreation clubs close to home
When you want to spend time outside, plenty of parks and recreational spaces are nearby. These include:
Huguenot Flatwater, a calm section of the James River popular for kayaking and fishing
Pony Pasture, a rocky section of the James River that attracts swimmers and sunbathers
Larus Park, which has forested hiking trails
Southampton Recreation Association, a members-only club with a swimming pool, tennis courts and an indoor ice-skating rink
Bon Air Community Association, another popular members-only club with swimming and tennis
Enjoy the scenic views along the James River near the Oxford neighborhood.
Pony Pasture is a popular place to kayak on the James River.
The whole family will enjoy the great outdoors on the trails of Larus Park.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oxford
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oxford Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oxford, Richmond sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Oxford, Richmond over the last 12 months is $552,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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