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Suburban calm and connectivity bring buyers to Worthington
Worthington is a peaceful suburb on Richmond ’s South Side where you can find comparatively affordable homes with plenty of yard space near restaurants and shopping. The neighborhood, which is also known as Worthington Farms, is close to the Southside Community Center, a hub for sports, fitness classes and other recreation. Midlothian Turnpike and Hull Street Road are both nearby, offering direct routes to Downtown Richmond, 6 miles away. Chippenham Parkway is also close, making it easy to get around the area.
Ranch-style homes are commonly found throughout Worthington.
Worthington is a peaceful suburb on Richmond's South Side.
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Brick homes with large lots and comparatively low prices
Most of the homes in Worthington are brick ranch-style houses built between the 1950s and ‘60s. These usually have modest footprints of around 1,200 square feet, three bedrooms and spacious yards of around a quarter of an acre. Some of the homes have been updated with features like new systems and granite countertops, while others may have older fixtures but are still move-in ready. “If you want convenience and some solidly built homes, this is the neighborhood,” says Katrina Davis-Young, an associate broker with US Realty One. The median home sale price is in the upper $200,000s, below Richmond’s overall median and that of the nearby Elkhardt neighborhood, but above that of Pocoshock and Warwick. Prices usually range from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$300,000s.
Worthington's homes typically have large yards.
A variety of architectural styles can be found in Worthington.
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Which Richmond schools serve Worthington
The Richmond Public Schools district serves the area. Kids can start at Miles Jones Elementary School in Westover and then go to River City Middle School in Elkhardt. Older kids can go to Huguenot High School, which opened a new campus in Bon Air in 2015. Families can also apply to the district’s specialty schools, such as Open High School in Oregon Hill, which earns an A-plus from Niche.
Worthington students can attend Miles Jones Elementary School.
River City Middle School serves the neighborhood.
Older students can go to Huguenot High School.
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Worthington's residents have convenient access to Chippenham Parkway.
Easy access to Downtown Richmond and major roadways
Worthington is close to Midlothian Turnpike, Hull Street Road and Chippenham Parkway, providing several options for commuting to Downtown Richmond, 6 miles away. The drive downtown takes around 20 minutes, depending on traffic. The Greater Richmond Transit Company stops nearby, providing a car-free alternative for getting around. There are sidewalks on the neighborhood’s main roads and bike lanes on Warwick Road for getting around the immediate area.
What parks and recreational opportunities are nearby
When you want to get outside, there are several public green spaces and recreational spots nearby. These include:
Southside Community Center, which has a skate park and playgrounds
Powhite Park, which has a network of trails through the forest
Broad Rock Sports Complex, which has sports courts and baseball fields
Broad Rock Library, which has free programs and events for kids and adults
Forest Hill Park, which has walking paths, a sledding hill and the South of the James Farmers Market
Forest Hill Park is a short drive away.
Forest Hill Park is close to the James River.
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Local restaurants and major retailers are easy to reach
With Hull Street Road and Midlothian Turnpike so close, you have easy access to a variety of restaurants and stores. Some of the popular restaurants nearby include:
Abuelita’s, a Mexican restaurant known for hearty stews and quesabirria tacos
Pupuseria El Salvadoreno, a Salvadoran spot that serves freshly made pupusas
Cafe & Sabor Bakery & Restaurant, a Colombian cafe serving comfort food, coffee and freshly baked pastries
La Milpa, a 24-hour Mexican restaurant and market known for tacos and mole
You can pick up groceries at Food Lion, Kroger and New Grand Mart, an international grocery store. Big-box retailers like Walmart and Target are a quick drive up Chippenham Parkway, and you can head 7 miles west on Midlothian Turnpike to get to the Chesterfield Towne Center shopping mall.
Worthington's residents can find fresh produce at Kroger.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Worthington
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Worthington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Worthington, Richmond sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Worthington, Richmond over the last 12 months is $275,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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924 Pierpont Road is a beautiful brick ranch home located in the City of Richmond in the Worthington Farms subdivision. Situated on a spacious and wooded corner lot, this 1,098 square foot home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. Also, a large living room/dining room combination, a fully remodeled eat-in kitchen with a range, refrigerator, built-in microwave and pantry, and a separate utility room
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