Stratford Hills

Tree-shaded lots and mid-century styling
Stratford Hill homes are nestled among canopies of oaks, pines and maples on spacious lots. Goodwin, a Stratford Hills resident for more than five years, says she feels immersed in nature while still near the city. “You can look out your window and feel like you’re in a treehouse,” she says. The neighborhood has various architectural styles, including ranch homes, Cape Cods and mid-century split levels. Up 5% from the previous year, the median home price is $456,000, while properties can range from $300,000 to $3 million, reflecting the wide variation in house sizes. “You can go from one street to the next and have a 900 square foot house and then a 3,000 square foot house,” says Goodwin. This highly desirable area has consistently low inventory, and homes sell quickly.Richmond City Public Schools or Commonwealth Christian Academy
As part of the Richmond Public School district, Stratford Hills students can attend Southampton Elementary School, which offers pre-kindergarten through 5th-grade classes, fosters STEM skills through an annual Science Fair and earns a C-minus on Niche. Lucille M. Brown Middle School students can enroll in International Baccalaureate classes focusing on community engagement and encouraging students to pursue their interests and passions. Lucille Brown offers grades 6 through 8 and earns a C-minus. Huguenot High School prepares students for college or the job market and earns a C. For a private school option, Commonwealth Christian Academy offers kindergarten through 12th-grade classes right in the neighborhood.The James River Park System
Right in the backyard of Stratford Hills is the extensive James River Park System, with over 22 miles of interconnected trails open to both bikes and foot traffic. These trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to advanced, wind along the James River and connect to multiple bridges, providing expansive views of the Richmond skyline. At Pony Pasture, residents can sunbathe on granite boulders or swim in the rapids if the river isn’t too high. A mile north of Pony Pasture is the Huguenot Flatwater Park, a quieter section of the James River with a boat ramp for kayaks, canoes and inner tubes.Close to grocery, fashion and dining options aplenty
“Stratford Hills is a great central location with easy access to pretty much anything you want,” says Goodwin. Residents can grab a booth at Galley and split a Sweet Hot pizza — house mozzarella, fresh basil, pepperoni, Calabrian peppers and honey. Across from the shopping center, Food Lion has all the groceries needed to keep a home running. Stony Point Fashion Park is just a three-mile trip down Chippenham Parkway for a more fashion-focused shopping trip.
Richmond public transportation and convenient highway access
The Greater Richmond Transit Company operates bus stops along Forest Hill Avenue, connecting Stratford Hills residents to downtown and the rest of the Richmond area. Sidewalks aren’t standard on the roads of Stratford Hills, so some areas may be challenging to walk. Drivers have easy access to Chippenham Parkway, which can take them to Interstate 95 or the Pocahontas Parkway and Richmond International Airport.Footraces right at home
As part of the Richmond Road Runners Club (RRRC), the Stratford Hills 10k starts in the nearby Cherokee Hills neighborhood and follows the James River through Stratford Hills, offering runners a scenic six-mile course. Besides the neighborhood race, residents aren’t far from the city’s best festivals, like the Richmond Folk Festival or Dominion Riverrock.
Careful the river and its risks
Being a riverside community comes with the major drawback of flood risk. Homes closest to the river face the most significant potential for flooding in the event of severe weather, but data from Risk Factor indicates that 14% of Stratford Hills properties have greater than a 26% of being impacted by floods within the next 30 years.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Melissa Allen
BHHS PenFed Realty
(804) 476-8710
52 Total Sales
1 in Stratford Hills
$478,000 Price
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Alyssa Devereaux
Compass
(804) 409-4911
61 Total Sales
1 in Stratford Hills
$730,000 Price
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Joshua Harris
Keeton & Co. Real Estate
(804) 944-8298
82 Total Sales
1 in Stratford Hills
$300,000 Price
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Sean Stilwell
The Steele Group
(804) 944-8104
71 Total Sales
3 in Stratford Hills
$135K - $427K Price Range
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Talley Baratka
BHHS PenFed Realty
(804) 578-5922
5 Total Sales
1 in Stratford Hills
$427,000 Price
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Deborah Welch
Welch Real Estate
(804) 676-6481
34 Total Sales
1 in Stratford Hills
$360,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Stratford Hills | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Stratford Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stratford Hills, Richmond sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Stratford Hills, Richmond over the last 12 months is $375,000.
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