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Westhampton

Westhampton

$1,093,554 Average Value
$430 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Westhampton’s businesses and walkability give it a small-town feel

Westhampton in Richmond ’s West End is known for its locally owned shops and restaurants, giving it a small-town feel despite being in the city. The Libbie and Grove area, sometimes called The Avenues, features high-end boutiques, popular eateries and a grocery store, all within walking distance of neighborhood homes. Two of the city’s top-rated private schools are also within walking distance, and the University of Richmond is a short drive away. Westhampton’s residential areas maintain a peaceful and close-knit feel, making it a sought-after part of the city.

Westhampton locals stroll along Grove Avenue, exploring its charming boutiques and cafés.
Westhampton locals stroll along Grove Avenue, exploring its charming boutiques and cafés.
From boutique shopping to peaceful strolls, Westhampton offers a lifestyle that feels both classic and connected.
From boutique shopping to peaceful strolls, Westhampton offers a lifestyle that feels both classic and connected.
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Housing styles range from 1920s classics to modern builds

Westhampton offers a wide variety of homes, most of which were built from the 1920s through the ‘50s, though you can also find new construction. Common styles include small bungalows and Cape Cods, classic Colonial Revivals and spacious 21st-century modern homes. “The housing has changed a lot in Westhampton because what the developers have done is with some of the aged houses, they’re tearing them down and building larger properties,” says Sue Farrell, a Realtor with Joyner Fine Properties who’s sold homes in the area for over 50 years. Most of the older homes have been updated, and you can find some with yards as large as a half-acre.

Westhampton is home to stunning custom builds that blend charm with modern design.
Westhampton is home to stunning custom builds that blend charm with modern design.
Bungalows in Westhampton provide cozy, well-designed spaces.
Bungalows in Westhampton provide cozy, well-designed spaces.
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How much it costs to live in Westhampton

The median home sale price in Westhampton is around $1 million, above Richmond’s overall median and that of the Near West End, but below that of Wilton and Windsor Farms. Here, you can find:

  • Homes under 1,900 square feet from the mid-$300,000s to the mid-$700,000s
  • Homes between 1,900 and 3,000 square feet from the lower $800,000s to around $1.2 million
  • Larger houses from around $1.2 million to $2.3 million
  • Luxury townhouses from around $1.6 million to $1.8 million
Demand for homes in the area is high. “They’re hard to come by,” says Sallie Rhett, a Realtor with Shaheen, Ruth, Martin and Fonville Real Estate who’s sold homes in the area for over 25 years. “It is such a desired area, and the inventory for those homes is smaller. … It’s kind of a magic section there.”

A quieter residential feel with a park and local festival

Once you turn off Grove, Patterson or Libbie avenues and enter the residential part of the neighborhood, things have a quieter feel. It’s common to see neighbors taking a stroll down the street on their way to a restaurant or to Westhampton Green Park. This small green space, also known as Libbie Playground, has a fenced-in play area with swings and slides. Each October, the community comes together for the Party on the Avenues, a festival that celebrates the neighborhood with live music and food trucks.

Highly rated public and private schools serve the area

The Richmond Public Schools district serves the area, and the schools serving Westhampton are all highly rated. Kids can start at Mary Munford Elementary School. Older kids can go to Albert Hill Middle School and Thomas Jefferson High School, or they can apply to the district’s specialty schools. The private St. Catherine’s School for girls and St. Christopher’s School for boys are also highly rated, and they’re within walking distance, making them popular with Westhampton’s families. “You’ll often see many of the students coming to the ice cream shop on Libbie Avenue in the afternoon,” Rhett says, referring to Gelati Celesti, which is known for its imaginative flavors made in small batches. For higher education, the University of Richmond is a 5-minute drive away, and Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park campus in The Fan is a 15-minute drive away.

Mary Munford Elementary is a highly rated public school near Westhampton.
Mary Munford Elementary is a highly rated public school near Westhampton.
Albert Hill Middle School serves the area.
Albert Hill Middle School serves the area.
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How residents commute around Richmond

There are several main roads in Westhampton that connect commuters to highways. Both Grove and Patterson avenues lead to Interstate 195, which connects to the Powhite Parkway, Interstate 95 and Interstate 64. Libbie Avenue intersects with Cary Street to the south, and to Monument Avenue and Broad Street to the north. Downtown Richmond is a 15-minute drive, and Short Pump is about 20 minutes away.

Walk to shops and restaurants at Libbie and Grove

In Westhampton, you’re within walking distance of the Libbie and Grove shopping area. “It’s adorable, and everybody gathers there. Cute, beautiful shopping for both men and women, great restaurants, cute little bars and a great little local market,” Farrell says. “Vendors there have been there for years and years.” Here, you can go to popular spots like:

  • The Continental Westhampton, a restaurant and bar serving American comfort food
  • Cameo Cakery and Café, which serves sweet and savory cakes
  • Grit Coffee, a classic café with an outdoor patio
  • Apothec, a shop and cafe specializing in perfumes and wellness products
  • Libbie Market, a locally owned grocery store
There are also shops and restaurants on Patterson Avenue, such as Yellow Umbrella Provisions and the longstanding Westwood Fountain, and you’re close to shopping in Willow Lawn and Carytown.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Richmond International

27 min drive

Bus

Grove & Roslyn Road

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Patterson & Willow Lawn

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Grove & Tuckahoe

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Patterson & Greenway Lane

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Patterson & Lexington

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Grove & Lexington

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Patterson & Granite

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Westhampton US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,021
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,497
Above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,997
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,620
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,263
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,225

Demographics

Total Population
2,295
Median Age
43
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$179,517
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$196,365

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
87.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
48.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Moderately friendly

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Westhampton
Ashley Ziviello
EXIT Mid-Rivers Realty
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