$195,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,368 Sq Ft
8440 Caroline Dr, Richmond, TX 77469
Dustin Vacek RE/MAX Opportunities
$195,000
8440 Caroline Dr, Richmond, TX 77469
Dustin Vacek RE/MAX Opportunities
Richmond, TX, a historic city near Sugarland, is experiencing significant growth, particularly in its rural outskirts, transforming into modern master-planned communities. The population has increased by 19% since 2020, reaching 13,859 in 2024. Richmond maintains its historic core with numerous 19th- and early 20th-century buildings, including the Fort Bend Museum. The city is served by two highly rated school districts, Fort Bend ISD and Lamar CISD. Downtown Richmond features vintage homes from the 1910s to the 1950s, while the outskirts are known for multiacre lots and master-planned communities like Harvest Green and Indigo. Morton Street in historic downtown is a hub for government offices, local eateries, antique stores, and boutiques. Richmond offers various things to do, including six city parks, the T.W. Davis Family YMCA, and proximity to the beaches of West Bay and Galveston Bay, just an 80-mile drive away. The city hosts numerous events throughout the year, such as the Pecan Harvest Festival and Frontier Days at George Ranch Historical Park. Major roadways include Interstate 69, U.S. Highway 90, and the Grand Parkway, with George Bush Intercontinental Airport 50 miles away and William P. Hobby Airport 40 miles away. Richmond experiences moderate hurricane impact and has levee-protected areas to mitigate flood risk. Crime rates in Richmond are safer than the national average, with the Richmond Police Department promoting community programs like Coffee with a Cop and Citizens Police Academy.
On average, homes in Richmond, TX sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Richmond, TX over the last 12 months is $389,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.