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Virginia Union offers classic homes and easy access to entertainment
Virginia Union is a North Side Richmond neighborhood known for its historic housing, neighborly feel and the university that lends the area its name. Virginia Union University, a historically Black university, is centrally located, with an industrial area to the south and residential blocks to the north. American Foursquare homes are common and typically have yards and space between neighbors. Trendy entertainment districts are nearby, and downtown is a short drive away.
Virginia Union University is around 10 minutes from downtown Richmond.
Tree-lined streets enhance the beauty of Richmond's Virginia Union neighborhood.
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What housing styles and prices you can find in Virginia Union
The median home sale price in Virginia Union is in the mid-$400,000s, higher than Richmond’s overall median and that of nearby Southern Barton Heights, but lower than what you're likely to find in Northern Barton Heights or Ginter Park. Prices typically range from the upper $200,000s to the lower $600,000s. “I personally love this area because of the homes themselves,” says Candace Faircloth, a longtime Richmond resident and a Realtor with Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate. “I love older homes and the American Foursquare; this part of town is really where they’re most popular.” Buyers can also find Colonial Revivals and bungalows built in the 1920s and ‘30s, as well as newer builds with modern designs. Some residents rent their homes, and there are apartment buildings close to campus.
Beautiful Colonial Revival homes are common in Virginia Union.
Homes in Virginia Union have spacious yards.
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What it’s like living near Virginia Union University
Virginia Union University is at the intersection of Brook Road and Lombardy Street. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, and many students live on campus or nearby. Residents living near this intersection might experience traffic or noise from football games, but otherwise, the neighborhood stays relatively quiet. “I've had clients move in over there, and they’ve loved every minute of it,” Faircloth says. “I’ve never had anyone come back and say, ‘Oh, it’s too loud’ or ‘Oh, it’s too busy’ or ‘Oh, there’s too much foot traffic’ or ‘I can never find parking.’”
A city location with a neighborly vibe
Virginia Union’s location, large homes and yard space appeal to a variety of buyers. “A lot of them are first-time homebuyers, a lot of younger families,” Faircloth says. “It’s super centralized to everything you need to get to without having to be smack dab in the middle of the city. You have privacy and that familiar feel with your neighbors without it being too busy or overwhelming.”
Where local students attend public and private schools
Richmond Public Schools serve the area. Enrollment is determined by address, and kids might attend:
George W. Carver Elementary School or the highly rated Linwood Holton Elementary School
The highly rated Albert Hill Middle or Henderson Middle School
The highly rated Thomas Jefferson High School or John Marshall High School
High schoolers also have the option to apply to specialty schools like CodeRVA Regional High School or regional governor’s schools like the highly rated Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. If you’re interested in private options, Seven Hills School, a highly rated school for middle-school boys, is in the neighborhood, and the highly rated Veritas School is nearby.
Linwood Holton Elementary School serves some families in Virginia Union.
Henderson Middle School is one of the schools serving Virginia Union.
John Marshal High School also serves the area.
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Bus stops around the city take Virginia Union residents to more shopping options.
Commuting by car, GRTC bus and bike
Downtown Richmond is around 10 minutes away via Interstates 64 and 95. If you want to avoid highways, you can also get there in around 15 minutes via Brook Road and Leigh Street. Virginia Commonwealth University in The Fan is around 10 minutes away. If you don’t want to drive, you can hop on the Greater Richmond Transit Company bus, which stops throughout the neighborhood, or bike using the dedicated lanes on Brook Road and Lombardy Street.
Grab some lunch and drinks at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery near Virginia Union.
Restaurants, creative spaces, entertainment and parks are nearby
Virginia Union is close to restaurants and entertainment. In the neighborhood, you can grab a burger from Smashed RVA or takeout seafood from Sugar’s Crab Shack. Nearby, The Diamond District offers entertainment like Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, The Park RVA and the Sports Center of Richmond. The area also has a movie theater and Carmax Park, home to Richmond’s Minor League Baseball team, the Flying Squirrels. In the other direction, Brookland Park is a trendy area with restaurants, stores and creative spaces like Scrap Creative Reuse and Hand/Thrown, a pottery studio. When you want to get outside, Battery Park offers tennis courts, a playground and a public swimming pool.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Virginia Union
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Virginia Union Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Virginia Union, Richmond sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Virginia Union, Richmond over the last 12 months is $442,500, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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