A quiet, secluded life on the attractive west end of Richmond
A desirable Henrico County community in Richmond’s west end, Tuckahoe is characterized by its stately Colonial-style properties along the winding River Road and its quiet neighborhoods canopied by the leafy branches of maple and poplar trees. “People that look for a home in Tuckahoe want to be in the school district, whether that’s private or public, and they want to enjoy the ambiance of the tree-filled area,” says Vicki Vogt, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate. “It’s a more established community because of the age of the homes. There are not a lot of new builds, and if they are new, they try to make them look older with character.” While River Road features estates, Patterson Avenue is lined with locally favored dining and a variety of shopping plazas.
Tuckahoe is also distinguished from other parts of Richmond, the downtown of which is about 8 miles east, by being home to both the University of Richmond and The Country Club of Virginia. The two institutions sit next to each other, hidden behind prestigious red brick gates, in the case of the country club, or green foliage, which surrounds the university. The town’s quiet atmosphere attracts residents who prefer more space and families who appreciate a secluded suburban lifestyle.
Gothic influences meet Cape Cod style with steep pointed roof lines in Westham.
Ranch style living on a tree lined street in the Tuckahoe neighborhood.
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Tree-line suburbs and River Road's Colonial-style estates
Tuckahoe residences vary depending on location, with ranch-style homes, Cape Cods and other Colonial-influenced properties within the many neighborhoods, and large, estate-like properties along River Road. “People like the charm of the housing styles here,” says Vogt. “Very few want a modern-looking home.” Quaint cottages around 1,000 square feet in size might cost from $325,000 to $350,000. Slightly larger raised ranch-style homes, split-levels and other Colonial-style bi-levels typically cost between $350,000 and $735,000. In addition to Classic Revivals, French Revivals and Spanish Revivals, River Road features newer Farmhouse Revivals and custom-built estates that can sit on more than half an acre. Price tags can reach upwards of $2.5 million.
Some homes that are tucked away in Tuckahoe’s family-friendly neighborhoods, including Mooreland Farms and Canterbury , offer driveways and attached garages, while others have street parking or garage alleys behind the home. Tuckahoe Village has condominium and townhome communities with one-, two- and three-bedroom units, priced from $195,000 to $475,000.
Cape cod style home is one of the many architectural varieties in Tuckahoe.
Craftsman-style New Traditional homes can be found in the Sleepy Hollow community in Tuckahoe.
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Henrico public schools, private institutions and the University of Richmond
Tuckahoe students are part of Henrico Public Schools, which receives a B rating from Niche. The district consists of 46 elementary schools, including Tuckahoe Elementary, which also has a B. There are 12 middle schools, including Tuckahoe Middle, which receives a B-plus. Of the nine high schools, students can attend Douglas S. Freeman High, which holds an A-minus. “A lot of homebuyers choose this area because it gives them access to excellent Henrico County schools,” Vogt says. “That’s a real priority for them. Collegiate, St. Christopher’s and St. Catherine’s are also popular options here.” Collegiate School is a private kindergarten through twelfth grade institution, located in the Sleepy Hollow neighborhood, that receives an A-plus and is ranked the No. 1 best high schools for STEM in Richmond, according to Niche. St. Catherine’s is a private, all-girls kindergarten through twelfth grade school, and the nearby St. Christopher’s is an all-boys version of the same. Both receive an A-plus from Niche and are ranked the No. 1 and No. 2 best Christian high schools in the city.
Located on the east side of Tuckahoe, the University of Richmond is a private liberal arts college founded in 1830 with slightly more than 3,000 undergraduate students. The 350-acre campus is known for its pristine walking trails and red-brick Federal and Victorian-style buildings. “U of R is another draw,” Vogt says, referring to the university. “A lot of people want to be near the college, whether they’re working there or their kids go there.”
Tuckahoe Elementary School occupies a large lot and has lots of amenities.
Freeman High School serves Tuckahoe children in grades 9-12.
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Running errands around the Regency Mall and dining on Patterson
A major draw for Tuckahoe residents is proximity to a selection of shopping and dining. In the Regency neighborhood to the north, Regency Shopping Mall offers department retailers, restaurants and Surge Adventure Park, a trampoline park with a child-friendly obstacle course among other activities. In addition to the Tuckahoe-Henrico County Library, this commercial region also features Walmart and The Fresh Grocer. There are also a variety of both chain and local eateries, including The Tin Pan, a live music venue with a full calendar of touring musicians and tribute bands.
Patterson Avenue is well-known for being home to many restaurants, from large establishments like Ukrop’s Market Hall to smaller fine dining spots like Buckhead’s Steakhouse and Balkan, a Euro-Mediterranean eatery. Residents can run errands at either end of town, including at Tuckahoe Village Shopping Center or River Road Shopping Center. River Road becomes Cary Street on its eastern end, ushering residents to Carytown, a trendy strip of niche shops and diners. Both Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital and Henrico Doctors’ Hospital are full-service general hospitals that serve the Tuckahoe area.
Ukrop's Market Hall's recipes have endured generations of Richmond residents.
For groceries in Westham you have immediate access to Publix.
The University of Richmonds stadium is only a five minute drive from the Tuckahoe neighborhood.
The Cuban sandwich is a popular item on the menu at Kuba Kuba restaurant.
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The Country Club of Virginia, next to St. Stephen's Church
On the east end of Tuckahoe, The Country Club of Virginia has been a private social club since 1908. The community staple features three 18-hole golf courses, both indoor and outdoor event spaces, an outdoor pool and tennis courts. The club, founded in 1908, is known for its prominent clubhouse with stark white Classical Revival columns.
Situated across the way from The Country Club of Virginia, where Grove Avenue and Three Chopt Road serve as the gateway to Tuckahoe’s River Road, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church towers through the trees with its Gothic Revival cast-stone and stained-glass windows. Part of the Diocese of Virginia, one of the oldest in the Episcopal faith, St. Stephen’s was completed in 1928.
Fresh air at Deep Run Park and other local parks
On the north side of Tuckahoe, Deep Run Park is a popular expansive and shaded park with more than 3 miles of paved trails around a couple of ponds. The park features multiple playgrounds, with the largest one located next to a parking lot. There are also athletic fields, courts and a new bicycle pump track. On the west side of town, Tuckahoe Creek Park has a boardwalk along the creek. To the east, Bandy Field Nature Park offers 18 acres of preserved space with wooded walking trails amid native plants and wildlife. Nearby, Cheswick Park is a small pocket park with a playground.
Westham's local scout troop built this bridge in Bandy Field Nature Park.
Bandy Field Nature Park is an amazing place to enjoy the outdoors in Tuckahoe neighborhood.
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Commuter access to Route 288 and Interstate 64
Two major roadways run east to west through Tuckahoe, the linear four-lane Patterson Avenue and the weaving two-lane River Road. Patterson Avenue connects residents to Route 288 on the west side and feeds into Interstate 95 on the east side; the interstate is one of the main arteries that surround downtown Richmond. Interstate 64, which runs all the way from Virginia Beach to St. Louis, is accessible from the north side of Tuckahoe. The GRTC Transit System services the north side of town, with several bus stops peppered around the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Three Chopt Road, another popular thoroughfare. The majority of Tuckahoe is a car-dependent community.
Henrico County is actively making the town of Tuckahoe more walkable. Pedestrian-improvement initiatives include adding sidewalks, as well as improving sidewalks and connecting pre-existing sidewalks.
Centralia is bordered by Route 288, offering resident easy access to Downtown Richmond and more.
Interstate 64 leads straight to downtown Richmond from Manakin-Sabot.
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Tuckahoe's weather patterns and crime data
Tuckahoe residents experience all four seasons, with summers that see average highs of 80 degrees and peak around 88 degrees in July. Winters typically have high temperatures of 55 degrees, dropping to 30 degrees in January. It doesn’t snow every year, but when it does, February might have up to 5 inches.
The Henrico Police Division serves Tuckahoe. However, crime statistics specific to the Tuckahoe community are not readily available.
Westham is also home to large craftsman homes with wrapping front porches.
Many homes in the Sleepy Hollow community are situated on the Bryant pond.
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