$259,251Average Value$206Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
A well-established neighborhood convenient to downtown Richmond
Red-brick ranchers, tidy Cape Cods and charming cottages are tucked back from the street in Piney Knolls, a well-established neighborhood in Richmond's Southside. Located five miles south of the James River near two busy commercial and travel corridors, this small neighborhood offers homebuyers low-key and convenient residential living. “Piney Knolls has a cute little storybook feeling to it. None of the houses are exactly the same and many people move here from the city to get more bang for their buck,” says Erin Melton, Realtor with EXP Realty LLC. “[Y]ou’ll get a great neighborhood and some great neighbors.”
Piney Knolls offers residents quiet living with all conveniences just minutes away.
The majority of homes in Piney Knolls consist of brick Ranch style residences.
Comfortable Cottage style homes are a popular choice in Piney Knolls.
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Small single-family homes are a mix of ranchers, Cape Cods and cottages
Inventory is low, and many homes are on the market for only a few days. Predominant home styles include simple ranch homes, Cape Cods with central chimneys and cottages with steeply pitched roofs, all typically built in the mid-1900s. Most are one story with two or three bedrooms and are set back from the road, with driveways and mature landscaping. Sidewalks are not common. A few newer, two-story Colonials can also be found. Home prices range from $260,000 to $425,000. “Inventory in this area has certainly come up from last year, but it is still very low, and, particularly for this price point, demand is high,” Melton says. “Anything you can find for under $300,000, people are going to go bananas over.” The CAP index crime score for the neighborhood is 8, which is higher than the U.S. score of 4.
Cape Cods sit on maintained lawns with mature shade trees in the Pinkey Knolls neighborhood.
Cape Cods are a popular home style in Piney Knolls.
A variety of architectural style homes are available in Piney Knolls.
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Taquerias and pizza restaurants are easy to find
Hull Street and Broad Rock Boulevard are dotted with Mexican taquerias and pizza joints. Locals can pick up coffee, pastries and fresh-baked traditional Mexican sweet bread at Panaderia El Globo. The delicious al pastor tacos are bundled in fresh, homemade tortillas at Taqueria Omar, which is conveniently open until 10pm. Residents can shop for groceries at Food Lion on Swanson Road while last-minute essentials can be picked up at the Family Dollar on Broad Rock Boulevard close to the neighborhood.
The Piney Knolls neighborhood is renowned for its authentic, local cuisine options.
Residents of Piney Knolls flock to Taqueria Omar for authentic Mexican dishes.
Food Lion, right in the Piney Knolls neighborhood offers convenient grocery shopping.
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Schools are testing locked cell phone pouches for student phones
Students at G.H. Reid Elementary take field trips to Jamestown and the James River. Families can keep up with school news in the Raven Roundup newsletter, posted weekly on the school website. Great Schools ranks the school a 2 out of 10. River City Middle School, which earns a score of 1 out of 10 on Great Schools, has suffered from overcrowding in recent years. Huguenot High School joined a cell phone “pouch program” at the start of 2024. This pilot program requires students to place their cell phones in a locked pouch for the school day. Great Schools ranks the school a 2.
Students in Piney Knolls attend G. H. Reid Elementary School.
Huguenot High School is a key institution dedicated to shaping bright futures for the youth.
Students of Piney Knolls might attend River City Middle School.
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Play pickleball near home or hike along the river
Broadrock Sports Complex, about a mile and half north of Piney Knolls, is a 51-acre recreational hub with a jungle gym and playground for younger kids. There are also tennis and basketball courts and baseball fields, plus grills and a dozen picnic tables. For pickleball players there are now six dedicated courts. The James River Park System, a linear park along both sides of the James River, is a short drive north on Hull Street Road. Here, trails unfurl along the river and a handful of pedestrian bridges link to small islands and downtown.
Piney Knolls locals head to Broad Rock Sports Complex for a spirited Pickleball match.
The Broad Rock Sports Complex offers locals of Piney Knolls many outdoor activities to enjoy.
The popular walking bridge across the James River is enjoyed by locals of Piney Knolls.
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Downtown Richmond is just five miles away
Piney Knolls is tucked near the junction of Hull Street and Chippenham Parkway, two busy thoroughfares in the Southside. Downtown is about five and half miles north via Hull Street, which sees a lot of stop-and-go traffic, and the 14th Street Bridge. GRTC buses travel along Hull Street and Broad Rock Boulevard near the neighborhood.
Several major roads connect Downtown Richmond to Piney Knolls.
City busses connect Piney Knolls locals to Downtown Richmond.
Piney Knolls residents can conveniently take Hull Street right into Downtown Richmond.
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On average, homes in Piney Knolls, Richmond sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Piney Knolls, Richmond over the last 12 months is $277,500, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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