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Shockoe Valley’s location a big draw
At first glance, Shockoe Valley may look like a tangle of overpasses, lofts and industrial buildings sandwiched between Richmond’s downtown and its East End neighborhoods. While many of its residences are rented-out apartments, on the border of Union Hill is a pocket of colorful streets. The area is also deeply rooted in Richmond’s history and continues to embody the diversity the city is known for. “It really has the same draw as the Museum District, the Fan or any place in the greater Church Hill area," says Realtor Ernie Chamberlain. "It’s about the location."
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.
Many of the homes in Upper Shockoe Valley are historic properties.
Residents of Upper Shockoe Valley will find newer homes as well as historic properties.
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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.
Ironclad Coffee Roasters offers residents of Upper Shockoe Valley a place to unwind and relax.
Grandstaff and Stein offers craft cocktails and an air of refinement.
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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.
Jefferson Park offers residents of Upper Shockoe Valley large spaces to unwind.
Jefferson Park offers residents of Upper Shockoe Valley a place to come together and relax.
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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.
A view of the entrance to Bellevue Elementary School.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Oak Grove students complete their high school education at Armstrong High School in Richmond.
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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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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
Airport
Richmond International
15 min drive
Bus
Broad & 17th
Bus
Fairfield Way & Entrance To City Jail
Bus
21st & Marshall
Bus
17th & Marshall
Bus
Mosby & Leigh
Bus
Oliver Hill & Hospital
Shockoe Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shockoe Valley, Richmond sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Shockoe Valley, Richmond over the last 12 months is $799,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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