Shockoe Valley
$710,888
Average Value
Older homes with updated interiors
“Part of the appeal is that these houses are older and unique looking, but inside have hard pine floors and remodeled kitchens,” Chamberlain says. Home prices range from $227,000 to $700,000 and up. Some rows of townhouses have tall windows and second-story balconies reminiscent of the Italianate style. Others are the pinnacle of Tudor Revival with their turrets, brickwork and asymmetrical design. Regardless, nearly every home includes a front porch, and there is ample on-street parking.
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Local restaurants and nightlife around Main Street
In the heart of the neighborhood, Pie 3.14 serves pizza and hoagies, while just south of the neighborhood, Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Bakery draws customers with specialty lattes and pastries. Shockoe Valley’s central location also provides easy access to all sorts of nightlife on and around Main Street. Honey Whyte's is a destination for a classic burger and a beer, while Grandstaff & Stein is a trendy speakeasy with craft cocktails and a front-door password that changes weekly. To the east in Church Hill, there are numerous local eateries, including Proper Pie, which has a rotating menu of sweet and savory pies baked fresh daily.
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Nearby green spaces like Jefferson Park
Since most houses in this part of Richmond have minimal yards, public green spaces are important fixtures. Jefferson Park sits on a steep hill peppered with bright pink myrtle trees, and runners hit its trails, while families gather at the playground. About a mile east on Franklin Street is the expansive Libby Hill Park, where locals can walk their dogs or have a picnic, all with a view of the James River and the Richmond city skyline.
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Served by Richmond Public Schools
Richmond Public Schools serve Shockoe Valley. Children can attend Bellevue Elementary School, which earns a C-plus from Niche, followed by Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and Armstrong High, which get C-minuses. Rather than STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), the schools promote STEAM, where the A stands for the arts.
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Walkability and easy access to 64 and I-95
Shockoe Bottom and Union Hill are both a five- to 10-minute walk away. Commuters can quickly get onto Route 64 or Interstate 95, or they can hop on a train or bus at Main Street Station.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ernie Chamberlain
Ernie Chamberlain
Hometown Realty
(804) 676-6939
506 Total Sales
2 in Shockoe Valley
$420K - $516K Price Range
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Ana Nuckols
Ana Nuckols
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC
(804) 607-9641
134 Total Sales
1 in Shockoe Valley
$799,000 Price
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Roslyn Cousins
Roslyn Cousins
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster REALTORS
(804) 292-2171
58 Total Sales
1 in Shockoe Valley
$799,000 Price
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Tom Rosman
Tom Rosman
ONE SOUTH COMMERCIAL LLC
(804) 391-9568
77 Total Sales
2 in Shockoe Valley
$1.7M - $3.2M Price Range
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Matt Jarreau
Matt Jarreau
Hometown Realty
(804) 509-1680
756 Total Sales
2 in Shockoe Valley
$420K - $516K Price Range
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David Seibert
David Seibert
Real Broker LLC
(804) 477-8355
483 Total Sales
1 in Shockoe Valley
$650,000 Price
Schools
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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
Libby Hill Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Jefferson Park
Capitol Square
Patrick Henry Park
- Picnic Area
Lucks Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Taylor's Hill Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shockoe Valley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
14
Median Year Built
1912
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,995
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,831
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,265 - $3,229 per month
- Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 486+ Sq Ft
- 500 N 18th St
- Richmond, VA
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$1,102 - $2,072 per month
- Attain Shockoe
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 351+ Sq Ft
- 1903 E Marshall St
- Richmond, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,469
Median Age
32
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,428
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,833
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.9%
College Graduates
55.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.5%
% Population in Labor Force
80.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63
/ 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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