Varina
A small town with a lot of living options
Houses in Varina are often arranged into neat rows along quiet roads and cul-de-sacs. Subdivisions are separated by farmland and forests. “You have a high variety of houses in Varina,” Nelson says. “You have townhouse communities, and you have single-family homes, but not just in the lower price range. It goes all the way up to half a million dollars.” Houses range from mid-century Cape Cod and ranch-style homes to 21st century New Traditional designs. Three-to-four-bedroom homes with a square footage of 1,500 or so fall between $250,000 to $350,000. For 2,500 square feet of space, homebuyers are looking at $450,000. Three-bedroom townhouses sell for just under $300,000. And if none of these options appeal, builders can start fresh. “A lot of people have purchased land and made new constructions,” Nelson says. Quarter acre lots in subdivisions tend to sell for around $45,000.
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Henrico Schools and the Center for Communications
Varina students can attend classes at Henrico County Public Schools. A few primary schools can be found in the community such as Mehfoud Elementary School, for Pre-K through 2nd grade students, and Varina Elementary School, for grades 3 through 5. Kids can than move up to John Rolfe Middle School and Varina High School. Varina Elementary and Varina High hold C ratings from Niche, while John Rolfe Middle and Mehfoud Elementary have earned a C-minus and B-minus, respectively. The Varina High Center for Communications prepares students for careers pertaining to broadcasting, journalism, graphic design and more. Students get to design newsletters, visit television studios and participate in other activities to cultivate their communication and media skills.
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Getting around RVA area with ease
Highways cut through Varina such as Interstate 295 and state routes 5 and 895, enabling easy travel around Richmond. Depending on where residents live, downtown and the Richmond International Airport can be reached in a 15-minute drive or less.Shopping in Montrose and dining by the James River
A Food Lion is centrally located in Varina off State Route 5. Residents can also visit Laburnum Square and White Oak Village in neighboring Montrose for big-box stores like Publix and Lowe’s. The Original Ronnie’s BBQ is a locally owned restaurant that specializes in smoked meats, a sampler box offering a taste of everything. For a seafood dinner beside the James River, locals love eating at the Lilly Pad, which features live music on Saturday nights and Salsa dancing on Thursdays. And even if their parking lot is full, it’s not a problem for some residents thanks to the neighboring Kingsland Marina. “People will put their boats in private slips at the marina and then come in for dinner,” Nelson says.
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Sprawling green spaces in Varina
Dorey Park is Henrico County’s largest park, spanning 400-plus acres. The park’s myriad amenities include equestrian trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, a dog park, a fishing lake and more. Recreation sports are very popular, and teams will play on Dorey Park’s baseball diamonds and football fields. The Virginia Capital Trail runs through Varina alongside Virginia State Route 5. Spanning 50 miles, this paved trail is popular among cyclists and walkers alike, connecting Richmond to Virginia’s first capital, Jamestown.
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Fun, kid-friendly events at Dorey Park
Dorey Park hosts the community’s summer farmer’s market and events like the Kite Festival. “The park has other events for kids like making tie-dye shirts or fishing classes,” Nelson says. The recently constructed Varina Library also teems with events from story times for children to courses on shooting videos.
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Mallory Nolte
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Collin Brenner
Collin Brenner
Long & Foster
(804) 729-0429
176 Total Sales
1 in Varina
$45,000 Price
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Rick Tetterton
Rick Tetterton
Long & Foster REALTORS
(804) 609-2240
77 Total Sales
1 in Varina
$60,000 Price
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Travis Kidd
TK
Travis Kidd
ERA Woody Hogg & Assoc
(804) 455-0543
65 Total Sales
1 in Varina
$293,500 Price
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Andre Bell
Andre Bell
ICON Realty Group
(804) 352-2703
30 Total Sales
2 in Varina
$347K - $467K Price Range
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Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery
Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville
(804) 570-1637
28 Total Sales
2 in Varina
$349K - $438K Price Range
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Chuck Jenkins
Chuck Jenkins
Long & Foster REALTORS
(804) 599-3365
231 Total Sales
1 in Varina
$300,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Gillies Creek Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Powhatan Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Dorey Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Dog Park
Fort Harrison Richmond National Battlefield Park
- Trails
- Visitor Center
- Walking Paths
Four Mile Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Ancarrow's landing
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Varina | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Varina Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Varina, Richmond sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Varina, Richmond over the last 12 months is $441,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$432,400
Median Sale Price
$441,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$382,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$292,415
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$448,608
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
83
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$344
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,803
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,878
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,788
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,117
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31:30 - 3:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,339
Median Age
42
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,416
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,474
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.9%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
On par with 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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Eastern Henrico
A mix of rural estates and subdivisions outside of Richmond
Montrose
A quiet suburb 4 miles east of Richmond and 4 miles west of the airport
Sandston
The airport is right there, but stores and activities keep residents local
Bensley
Quiet residential living nine miles south of Downtown Richmond
Fulton
Longstanding community known for its parks and locally-owned restaurants
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