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Walmsley

Walmsley

Neighborhood Reviews
3.0
$251,931 Average Value
$251 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Peace and quiet in Richmond’s Southside

Seven miles south of downtown Richmond, Walmsley is a friendly residential area offering community and convenience. “We’ve been there four years and for us, it’s been very nice and quiet,” says Tony Ralda, owner of the Walmsley-based mobile detailing company Ralda’s Details. “The neighbors are okay and it’s safe. I go outside and run in the mornings and haven’t had any issues.” Keeping with the community vibe, the neighborhood is home to a handful of corner markets and small churches where residents meet and greet throughout the week.

Brick and vinyl-style homes perfectly spaced a part in the lovely neighborhood of Walmsley.
Brick and vinyl-style homes perfectly spaced a part in the lovely neighborhood of Walmsley.
The Walmsley Baptist Church is walkable, located right in the neighborhood.
The Walmsley Baptist Church is walkable, located right in the neighborhood.
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Richmond public transit and quick access to Interstate 95

Beginning at Southside Plaza, Greater Richmond Transit Company route 86 follows Broad Rock Boulevard and serves stops on Walmsley as far as Banton Street. Sidewalks are limited in the area, so most residents own a car for commuting. The east end of Walmsley Boulevard connects to Richmond Highway, which can take drivers into the city or connect them to Interstate 95, just five miles away via Chippenham Parkway.

The GRTC runs right on Walmsley Boulevard, connecting locals with the city.
The GRTC runs right on Walmsley Boulevard, connecting locals with the city.
Walmsley provides quick access to Interstate 95 and the greater Richmond area.
Walmsley provides quick access to Interstate 95 and the greater Richmond area.
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Local markets and food trucks

There are a handful of locally-owned restaurants in Walmsley. Taqueria is a local favorite of Ralda’s that usually sets up near the El Toro banquet hall and serves beef tacos in fresh corn tortillas. “There’s also Granizadas,” says Ralda. “That’s another mobile place but they sell ice cream. It’s very good.” Walmsley Market maintains a wide selection of household necessities and grab-n-go items, but residents can head to Food Lion on Richmond Highway for serious grocery trips.

Taqueria Tati is a popular local food truck that regularly parks near Walmsley.
Taqueria Tati is a popular local food truck that regularly parks near Walmsley.
The local Food Lion is located conveniently near Walmsley.
The local Food Lion is located conveniently near Walmsley.
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Fishing in Falling Creek

The nearby Broad Rock Sports Complex offers a baseball field, a basketball court and a playground with a small rock climbing wall. While there’s no official park surrounding the reservoir, residents can head to the Falling Creek reservoir to drop a line and catch some large-mouth bass, bluegill, and black crappie. Falling Creek eventually lets out in the James River, but just before the river, there’s Falling Creek Ironworks Park.

Walmsley anglers can head to the Falling Creek Reservoir to drop a line.
Walmsley anglers can head to the Falling Creek Reservoir to drop a line.
Walmsley residents can take advantage of several basketball courts at Broad Rock Park.
Walmsley residents can take advantage of several basketball courts at Broad Rock Park.
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A mix of one and two-story homes

Brick and vinyl ranch-style homes dominate the neighborhood, especially along Walmsley Boulevard. Still, some of the newer homes in the area are Colonial two-story homes sitting on roughly quarter-acre lots. Homes typically sit close to one another and have shallow front yards with tidy landscaping on lots ranging from a quarter to a half-acre. The median selling price is $237,250, but prices can range from $210,000 for a five-bedroom Dutch Colonial with 2,600 square feet of space to $400,000 for a newly constructed, 2,200-square-foot four-bedroom townhouse. “It’s hard to find homes at a decent price right now,” Ralda says. “But for the area, I think it’s good. You still can get something more affordable than other places.”

Walmsley offers many beautiful and distinctive Cape Cod homes.
Walmsley offers many beautiful and distinctive Cape Cod homes.
Several newer, Colonial Revival homes have been added to the Walmsley neighborhood.
Several newer, Colonial Revival homes have been added to the Walmsley neighborhood.
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Richmond public schools

Walmsley students can begin their educational journey at J.L. Francis Elementary School, which serves pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and earns a C-minus on Niche. Thomas C. Boushall Middle School serves 6th through 8th graders, and Richmond High School for the Arts rounds out the area’s public education offerings with programs for after-school tutoring, family engagement and drug and violence prevention. Boushall Middle and Richmond High both earn a C-minus.

Walmsley students can begin their educational journey at J.L. Francis Elementary School.
Walmsley students can begin their educational journey at J.L. Francis Elementary School.
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School serves 6th through 8th graders of Walmsley.
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School serves 6th through 8th graders of Walmsley.
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Events in downtown Richmond

Downtown Richmond is a seven-mile drive away, putting Walmsley residents just a short drive from the city’s biggest events. In the fall, the Richmond Folk Festival brings national bands to Brown’s Island for a weekend of live music, local vendors and food trucks. For fireworks, Walmsley residents are a fifteen-minute drive from Richmond’s AA baseball stadium, The Diamond, which hosts an annual Fourth of July celebration.

Walmsley is just a short drive from downtown and events like Richmond Folk Festival.
Walmsley is just a short drive from downtown and events like Richmond Folk Festival.
Popular events in Downtown Richmond are just a short drive from Walmsley.
Popular events in Downtown Richmond are just a short drive from Walmsley.
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Once-in-a-lifetime storms

While Walmsley residents are unlikely to find themselves knee-deep in water, Hurricane Gaston in 2004 introduced the possibility of floods to the neighborhood as the rising waters of Falling Creek washed away a local bridge and threatened the failure of its dam. The neighborhood was spared major destruction, but downtown Richmond saw historic flooding due to the hurricane.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Richmond International

24 min drive

Bus

Walmsley & Old Hopkins

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Walmsley Boulevard & Vial

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Walmsley & Shackelford Rd.

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Walmsley & Hopkins

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Walmsley Boulevard & Susan

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Walmsley & Arnwood

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Fluvanna & Walmsley Boulevard

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
1/23/2016 Niche Review
The area overall is not bad, the crime is coming from residents who do not live at the apartment complex. All the neighbors look out for each other.
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Walmsley Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$317,800
Median Sale Price
$317,800
Median Single Family Sale Price
$317,800
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$365,945
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$407,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$251

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
466
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,250
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,382
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 2
    12 - 4pm

    3345 Hopkins Rd, Richmond, VA 23234

    $286,590

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,318 Sq Ft
    • 3345 Hopkins Rd
    • New 22 days ago

    MOVE IN THIS FALL! The Gates townhome floor plan offers a harmonious blend of convenience and design. Right away you'll notice the open layout with the family room flowing seamlessly into the dining area. Beyond that area you'll find your beautiful kitchen with dedicated center island, perfect for meal prep, granite counters, gas cooking and a pantry space for storage. Just off the kitchen is a

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  • Saturday, Aug 2
    12 - 4pm

    3349 Hopkins Rd, Richmond, VA 23234

    $302,090

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,336 Sq Ft
    • 3349 Hopkins Rd
    • New 22 days ago

    INTRODUCING THE GATES, ready for move-in this Fall! The Gates townhome floor plan offers a harmonious blend of convenience and design. Right away you'll notice the open layout with the family room flowing seamlessly into the dining area. Beyond that area you'll find your beautiful kitchen with dedicated pantry space for storage, granite counters, gas cooking and center island for meal prep. Just

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  • Saturday, Aug 2
    12 - 4pm

    3357 Hopkins Rd, Richmond, VA 23234

    $314,090

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,336 Sq Ft
    • 3357 Hopkins Rd
    • New 22 days ago

    READY THIS FALL! The Gates END UNIT townhome floor plan offers a harmonious blend of convenience and design. Right away you'll notice the open layout with the family room flowing seamlessly into the dining area. Beyond that area you'll find your beautiful kitchen with dedicated center island, granite counters, gas cooking and a pantry space for storage. Just off the kitchen is a wonderful patio

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,638
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,222
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,113

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
53.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%

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®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

26 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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