$281,784Average Value$219Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Small community known for its convenience, affordable mature homes
The neighborhood of Swanson, located about 5 miles from downtown Richmond, is a modest suburban enclave that hugs U.S. Route 360, a major thoroughfare lined with dozens of shops and restaurants. Though convenience is important here, residents take pride in their community, which features a collection of 20th-century homes on well-maintained, albeit modest, lots.
The family orientated neighborhood of Swanson sits just south of Downtown Richmond, VA.
Hull Street is a major thoroughfare in Swanson with leads to Downtown Richmond.
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Midcentury homes sit alongside new builds
Swanson has four primary home styles: 20th century ranches, split-levels and Cape Cods, and colonial-inspired contemporary builds. Most homes sit on modest lots, though homebuyers can find larger ones on Hodges Road. Older homes with two- to four-bedrooms range from $190,000 to $270,000, while three- to five-bedroom new builds range from $300,000 to $400,000. According to Katrina Young, an associate broker with US Realty On, the inventory in the neighborhood is "medium" but moving at a steady pace. "You know, COVID made it crazy, and houses were going in 24 hours," she says. "Now that the market has slowed down, it's still a steady move, so I would say the most… 35 to 45 days is the longest I've seen homes on the market before sold."
Many brick ranch homes reside on Hodges Road in the neighborhood of Swanson.
New homes can be found throughout the Swanson neighborhood.
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Sports courts, walking paths at Forest Hill Park
Swanson is close to several parks, including Broad Rock Sports Complex, a city-run outdoor space with a playground, climbing ropes, pickleball and basketball courts. Also nearby is Forest Hill Park, which spans 105 acres along the James River and features the historic Stone House, tennis courts, walking trails and a playground. Its iconic hill is also well-loved, particularly in the wintertime. "When it does snow, they use it a lot for snowboarding and sleds," says Young, who's been selling in the area for ten years. "They take pictures of the kids riding down the hill, so it's definitely an active park all year round." Forest Hill Park is also home to the South of the James Market, a year-round farmers market held on Sundays.
Broad Rock Sports Complex offers many outdoor athletic opportunities.
Locals of Swanson enjoy a game of Pickleball at Forest Hill Park.
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Several top-ranked private high schools are within 10 miles of Swanson
Students may attend Richmond Public Schools, including G.H. Reid Elementary School, rated a 2 out of 10 by GreatSchools.org and graded a C-minus on Niche; River City Middle School, rated a 1 out of 10; and Huguenot High School, rated a 2 out of 10 on GreatSchools.org and a C on Niche. In 2019, the district debuted Virginia's largest solar power energy system, which provides nearly a quarter of the school system's energy needs. Several private high school options within 10 miles of the neighborhood include the top-ranked Collegiate, St. Christopher's, and St. Catherine's Schools. And for a college education, Virginia Commonwealth University, a public institution known for its arts and medical programs, and the University of Richmond, a private liberal arts college, are about 6 and 9 miles away, respectively.
Children in Swanson can attend G.H. Reid Elementary School.
Students of Swanson may attend the new campus of River City Middle School.
Huguenot High School is available for students in the Swanson neighborhood.
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The Broad Rock Library is a popular local resource for residents of Swanson.
Community events hosted at Richmond Public Library's Broad Rock Branch
The Broad Rock Branch of the Richmond Public Library system hosts many popular events and activities throughout the year, including a kid's LEGO club, a teen poetry group, and an adult crochet and knitting club. The branch also hosts special events like author meet-ups and book signings. Rosie's Gaming Emporium, one of Virginia's few casinos, is slightly more than 2 miles away and regularly draws in large crowds.
Chippenham Parkway and Routes 60, 360 are nearby
Swanson's proximity to Chippenham Parkway and U.S. Routes 60 and 360 make it easy for residents to travel throughout Central Virginia. Residents who depend on public transit can catch a Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) bus along Hull Street Road or Warwick Road East, which hug the northeastern sections of the community. Residents can also easily reach emergency medical care since Chippenham Hospital, a Trauma I Medical Center, is about 3 miles away.
The GRTC offers bus routes in Swanson that can be accessed on Hull Street.
Chippenham Pkwy, near the neighborhood of Swanson offers easy access to greater Richmond.
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Local and national shopping and dining options along Hull Street Road
Bordered on one side by Hull Street Road, U.S. Route 360, Swanson residents have easy access to a wealth of shopping and eating options. Some of the best street-style tacos in town can be found at Taqueria TATI, an unassuming food truck permanently parked next to an auto body shop. For pastries and freshly baked bread, residents rave about Panadería El Globo, a Mexican bakery celebrated for its sweet bread and homemade pies. Food Lion and Family Dollar are within walking distance, but a lack of sidewalks in the neighborhood makes driving the preference.
Taqueria Tati is a local favorite in Swanson, offering traditional Mexican dishes.
Swanson locals head to Panadería El Globo for tasty sweet breads and pies.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Broad Rock Sports Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Forest Hill Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Crooked Branch Ravine Park
Trails
Hickory Hill Community Center
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Phideaux Dog Park
Dog Park
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Richmond International
27 min drive
Bus
Hull & Roberson
Bus
Hull & Silverwood
Bus
Warwick & Alberene
Bus
Hull & Pinebrook Apts
Bus
Hull & Swanson
Bus
Hull & Orcutt
Bus
Warwick & Hodges
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Swanson
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Swanson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Swanson, Richmond sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Swanson, Richmond over the last 12 months is $279,577, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
907
Median Age
43
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,382
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,124
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.7%
College Graduates
17%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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