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Westlake Hills is both commuter-friendly and family-friendly
On the west side of Richmond off Powhite Parkway, Westlake Hills offers access to both Forest Hill's popular green spaces and Bon Air's commercial buzz. “The advantage of this neighborhood is that it sits between Forest Hill Avenue and Jahnke Road, which are the two keys to this part of Richmond,” says Jason Hester, Realtor at Rashkind Saunders & Co. Real Estate. “It attracts people with dogs and young kids, and you can hop right onto Powhite and Chippenham Parkway to access downtown.” While the parkways tie residents to every part of the city, Forest Hill Avenue connects them to big-box shopping, trendy dining and popular community parks. Moreover, the housing variety in Westlake Hills allows homebuyers to choose between classic woodsy cabins spaced far from their neighbors and newer Transitionals built close to the house next door. Either option, Hester adds, offers a family-friendly environment where residents look out for each other.
Westlake Hills is full of mature shade trees for families to enjoy.
A Westover Lake resident takes advantage of the convenient GRTC bus system.
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Forest Hill Avenue has both big-box shopping and trendy dining
Forest Hill Avenue is teeming with shopping and dining establishments, including Target, Walmart and Publix. This busy retail section also features several fast-food eateries and eat-in diners, car shops, gas stations, fitness studios and other storefronts. Forest Hill Avenue bends around Westlake Hill’s east side, where more niche and local restaurants are located. Blanchard’s Coffee is well-known in Richmond, and The Veil is a trendy brewery with a Mexican-inspired food menu. The company’s third location to open in Richmond in 2020, The Veil offers craft beers in a contemporary setting. Nearby, Little Nickel serves a modern blend of Hawaiian and Mediterranean cocktails and cuisine in a colorful and rustic island-themed atmosphere.
Publix offers Westlake Hills residents a great place to shop for their families.
A short trek to Eat 66 gives Westlake Hills residents a great place to eat a hot, fresh made lunch.
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Powhite Park has bike trails and Forest Hill Park has green space
Residents can begin the 2-mile loop that is Powhite Park Trail from either the Powhite Park or Greenvale Drive entrances. “If you’re a mountain biker looking for a challenging place to go biking for an hour, Powhite Park is an awesome, technical short-trail park that’s perfect for that,” Hester says. On the other side of the parkway, Willow Oaks Country Club is a private social club with an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a 25-meter pool and a fitness center. “Willow Oaks has a very playable course with beautiful river views, and they host a lot of events on the patio,” Hester says.
About 2 miles down Forest Hill Avenue is Forest Hill Park. The 105-acre park offers a playground, tennis courts, open field space that is popular for picnics and walking trails that loop around a pond and connect to the Buttermilk Trail. On Sundays, the park hosts the South of the James Market, a local farmers market that operates year-round. The market is classified as producer-only, meaning all products must be handmade, homemade or home-grown by the vendor in the state of Virginia.
Powhite Park is primarily a mountain bike park for people of all skill levels, but you can often find people jogging or walking their dogs!
Bring your mountain bike to Powhite Park, one of Richmond's hidden gems.
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Westlake Hills has wooded ranch-styles and Transitional homes
There is low housing inventory in Westlake Hills, and when available, homes typically sell after an average of 12 days. “The key to this neighborhood is you can get good entry-level housing in the form of midcentury ranch-styles, Cape Cods, and it’s starting to get some tri-level homes,” Hester says. “When I talk about this neighborhood, I say it’s like it was built in the forest. The trees are mature, which makes for heavy tree cover.” In addition to the community’s older ranch-style and cottage-style homes set back from the road and spread out in the woods, there are newly built Transitional houses that blend colonial-style elements with more contemporary influences. “These ones, built in 2020, have smaller lots with green space wrapped around, minimal setbacks and detached garages around the back,” Hester says. Sizes range in Westlake Hills between 1,000 and 3,000 square feet, and price tags vary from $300,000 to $475,000.
Properties located near Powhite Creek on the north side of the neighborhood are at a higher flood risk. Similarly, houses near Powhite Parkway to the north score louder on Soundscore, which measures the noise levels of an area’s environmental factors.
Westlake Hills offers spacious lots with beautiful mature tree coverage.
Find cozy cottages perfect for a growing family in Westlake Hills.
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Powhite Parkway makes for easy commutes around Richmond
Residents can take Forest Hill Avenue to Powhite Parkway, a toll road, to reach Downtown Richmond, about 5 miles away. Another 10 miles on the parkway, with the help of Interstate 64, leads to Richmond International Airport. Chippenham Parkway can be accessed from the west side of the neighborhood, from which Chippenham Hospital is less than 2 miles south. The GRTC, or Greater Richmond Transit Company, services the community with bus stops along Forest Hill Avenue.
Maymont Park features wildlife exhibits and hosts Garden Glow
The well-known Maymont Park is about 4 miles from Westlake Hills, just across the James River. Visitors can walk the paved pathways throughout the 100-acre park to see the Maymont Mansion, different gardens and animal exhibits, including birds, bears, bobcats and butterflies. There’s also a petting zoo and the Robins Nature Center, home to a variety of aquatic animals. In the fall, Maymont hosts the highly anticipated Garden Glow, featuring vibrant lights throughout the Japanese Gardens, interactive light displays and food trucks. “Folks in Westlake Hills are also close enough to Forest Hill to attend the 43rd Street Festival,” Hester adds, referring to the annual event that showcases local artists and craftspeople. “The neighborhood is a 5-minute drive to these events, and it’s half the price.”
Maymont Garden Glow is a beautiful display enjoyed by Westlake Hills residents.
Randolph residents can visit Waymont Mansion to visit it's beautiful green spaces.
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Students attend Richmond Public Schools, including Huguenot High
Students living in Westlake Hills are served by Richmond Public Schools, which receives a C-plus from Niche. They can begin at Southampton Elementary School, which holds a C-minus. They can then progress to Lucille M. Brown Middle School before continuing on to Huguenot High School, both of which receive a C. The new Huguenot High was constructed in 2015 next to the old building, a project that was estimated to cost more than $60 million. The campus now features a much larger auditorium, gymnasium and stadium with artificial turf, in addition to STEM labs.
Lucille Murray Brown Middle School hosts the International Baccalaureate program.
Huguenot High School boasts an average gpa of 3.23.
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Transit
Airport
Richmond International
26 min drive
Bus
Forest Hill & Bliley
Bus
Forest Hill & Willow Oaks
Westlake Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westlake Hills, Richmond sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westlake Hills, Richmond over the last 12 months is $369,000, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Get city convenience and suburban surroundings at Willow Oaks Apartments! Nestled in a park-like setting near the Bon Air and Forest Hill neighborhoods, this beautiful community boasts easy access to major highways (I-64, I-95 and Powhite) and downtown Richmond for a living experience that serves up the best of both worlds. Large floor plans create spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments- each one
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,137
Median Age
41
Population under 18
17.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,818
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,531
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
38.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 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.
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