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Varina offers rural vibes and outdoor recreation near downtown
Just outside of Richmond's city limits is Varina, a growing community that still feels rural despite being only 20 minutes from downtown. Buyers can find a variety of home styles here, including spacious multiacre properties and new builds. Varina is home to lots of outdoor recreation, including the James River, the Virginia Capital Trail and Dorey Park, the largest park in Henrico. The Lilly Pad and The Original Ronnie’s BBQ are local hangouts.
Home styles span from historic houses to new construction
Homes in Varina include farmhouses on several acres, 1950s ranch-style homes in established neighborhoods and new construction builds in suburban-style subdivisions. “We have homes that were built in the 1700s all the way up to yesterday,” says Stokes McCune, who lives in Varina and is a real estate agent with Hometown Realty. Older homes often sit on at least an acre. McCune says you can also find properties overlooking the James River, and townhouses are also available.
Historical Colonial homes can be found throughout Varina.
New Traditional homes are common in Varina.
Modern suburban housing in Varina often has New Traditional architecture.
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How much it costs to live in Varina
The median home sale price is in the mid-$300,000s, lower than Richmond’s overall median and that of nearby communities Rocketts Landing and Eastern Henrico, but higher than in Sandston or Fulton. Prices vary by size, age and acreage, but you can generally find:
Modest ranch-style and split-level homes built from the 1950s to the 1980s from the mid-$200,000s to the lower $300,000s
New Traditional houses from the 2000s and new construction from the lower $300,000s to the mid-$500,000s
Homes on several acres or with high-end finishes from the upper $400,000s to the lower $800,000s
Townhouses built in the 2010s and 2020s in the lower $300,000s
Undeveloped land from around $10,000 to the mid-$100,000s
Specialty centers at Henrico County high schools
Kids in Varina can attend Henrico County Public Schools, a highly rated district. Enrollment is mainly address-based, and rising high schoolers can apply to any career-focused specialty center at a Henrico high school or a regional high school in Richmond. Varina High School, which is the closest option, offers two specialty centers: the Center for Communications and Media Relations and the Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainability.
John Rolfe Middle School serves families in Varina.
Varina High School is the main high school in Varina.
John Rolfe Middle School's tiger mascot inspires student pride in Varina.
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A rural area on the edge of the city
Most of Varina has a rural feel, but proximity to the city attracts a variety of residents. “You're out in a rural community and see a lot of farms, and then in minutes you can be downtown and doing whatever you need to do,” says McCune, whose family has lived on the same Varina farm since the early 1700s. “I like the community, and I like the people. There it’s a lot of diversity, all kinds of different types of people. It’s just beautiful.”
Commute to downtown in around 20 minutes
Depending on where you live, a commute to Downtown Richmond can take around 20 minutes via state Route 5, but the drive can take up to 30 minutes during rush hour. Interstate 295 is nearby, and Interstate 95 is a roughly 10-minute drive away via state Route 895, which is a toll road. The Richmond International Airport is around 10 minutes away.
From James River boating to library story time, there’s plenty to do
Varina is full of things to do, including:
Boating on the James River, with public access at Osborne Park and Boat Landing
Biking the Virginia Capital Trail, an over 50-mile paved path that spans from Richmond to Jamestown
Spending the day at Dorey Park, which has a playground, a dog park and a spray park
Swimming at Anirav Swim Club, a members-only pool that has a kids swim team
Attending a class or story time at the Varina Area Library
Dorey Park's sign welcomes visitors in Varina.
The Virginia Capital Trail stretches for over 50 miles.
Kids in Dorey Park can enjoy the extensive playground.
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Where to go for restaurants and essentials
For grocery shopping and other errands, McCune says most people head to the White Oak Village shopping center in Montrose, about 15 minutes away. For dining, he says many go to Richmond neighborhoods like Church Hill and Union Hill, which are known for their upscale and trendy restaurants. There are also a few restaurants closer to home, like The Original Ronnie’s BBQ, a family-owned counter-serve restaurant serving smoked meats and Southern sides, and The Lilly Pad, a riverfront restaurant with extensive patio seating where you can watch boats enter and leave the marina next door.
There is plenty of outdoor dining space at The Lilly Pad near Varina.
The Original Ronnie's BBQ is a local hotspot for Varina residents.
The Original Ronnie's BBQ in Varina serves delicious barbecue.
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Varina Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Varina, Richmond sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Varina, Richmond over the last 12 months is $380,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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