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Walkable neighborhood in the shadows of two museums
In The Museum District, historic rowhomes line the streets. Residents sit on blankets on The Virginia Museum of Fine Art’s lawn or step inside The Virginia Museum of History and Culture to learn about their home state. The neighborhood is often compared to The Fan, just across Arthur Ashe Boulevard, but it’s a little quieter here – and a bit more residential. A gridded street pattern and network of sidewalks make the neighborhood walkable, and residents stroll from their homes to cafes or curbside restaurants. “The Museum District has a lot of character,” says Karen Stephens, Associate Broker with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. and Richmond native. “Every home has something that makes it special, and folks are close to a lot of the city’s attractions, inside or outside their neighborhood.”
A row of historic houses on Arthur Ashe Boulevard.
Welcome to the Museum District, where iconic architecture defines the residential neighborhood.
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The Virginia Museum of History and Culture and The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum District gets its name from The Virginia Museum of History and Culture, where the Commonwealth’s heritage is researched, studied and showcased, and The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, whose outdoor lawn is just as popular as the artwork inside. “Rumors of War,” a bronze sculpture by artist Kehinde Wiley, guards the VMFA. Portraying a young Black man on horseback, the statue responds to Richmond’s history and the Confederate tributes that lined Monument Avenue until 2022. “Chloe” sits in the garden. This large sculptural head by artist Jaume Plensa is an optical wonder that, although relatively flat, changes depending on the viewer’s angle. “The art outside the museum draws visitors inside,” Stephens explains. Entering the large glass doors, visitors will find vast displays of art and artifacts from various cultures, including American, British and African, as well as visiting exhibits that change throughout the year.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, in the Museum District, is a beautiful spot for a walk.
The Virginia Museum of History and culture founded in 1831. PA
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Walking distance to restaurants and shops
“People love The Museum District for its walkability,” Stephens says. “And, of course, it’s great because there are actually things to walk to.” In the mornings, locals open their doors and head to corner coffee shops like Black Hand or Blanchard’s. Twenty- and thirty-somethings spend weekend nights at Buddy’s Place, Bandito’s Burrito Lounge or Sheppard Street Tavern, while families hang out at the Belmont Library during the day. Museum District residents are just steps away from the shops and restaurants in Carytown, which, lined with unique local stores, is a great place to spend an afternoon window shopping. Here, residents can get groceries at Kroger and Publix, as well as Richmond staple, Ellwood Thompson’s. “Ellwood Thompson’s ships some things, but there’s an emphasis on integrating the local farmer with the shopper,” Stephens says. “A lot of their produce comes from local farms, and the store emphasizes being your best, healthiest self.” Residents can also walk or ride their bikes to the bars and breweries in nearby Scott’s Addition or The Fan, two of Richmond’s most notable neighborhoods.
Ellwood Thompson's is the Museum District's local grocery store featuring fresh produce.
A worker prepares fresh brewed coffee at Black Hand Coffee in the Museum District.
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Historic rowhomes and detached single-family homes
Eclectic rowhomes line The Museum District’s streets. Residents chat on balconies and porches on warm evenings. Cars are parked on the curb or in hidden alleyway lots. Mature trees dot sidewalks, shading dog walkers, and flowerboxes hang from windows. Some homes have small backyards, typically fenced in and shaded by awnings. But no two properties look the same in The Museum District, with styles ranging from Tudor Revival to Federal to Italianate. Potential homebuyers can find a rowhome for between $500,000 and $1.25 million. There are also some detached single-family homes, typically selling for around $700,000 to $2 million. On Stuart Avenue, new condos are coming in what was once an all-girls Catholic school. Their name – The Abbey – alludes to the building’s history and preserved stained-glass chapel. While still under construction, similar units typically run in the $250,000 to $400,000 range.
The Museum District offers families bright and vibrant home options to choose from.
Rows of historic homes adding value to neighborhood.
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Annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest and weekly VMFA events
The annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest dominates The Museum District for three days, with covered tents lining the streets and beer tickets stuck to the pavement. Festivalgoers clink steins, listen to live music and eat authentic German food. While this beloved occasion occurs only once a year, the VMFA hosts weekly events for residents to enjoy. On Wednesdays, the Dominion Energy Jazz Café fills the museum with music from local performers. At After 5 Fridays, things stay open late. There’s live music in the garden, and visitors wander through the museum – after hours.
The Dominion Energy Jazz Café had people out of their seats dancing to the music.
Dominion Energy Jazz Café had local music students participating in the performance.
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Richmond City Schools and private options
Students are zoned for Richmond City Schools. They can attend Mary Munford Elementary School, which gets a B-plus from Niche, and Albert Hill Middle School, which gets a B. They can finish their public education at Thomas Jefferson High School, earning a B from Niche and offering an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. Also in the neighborhood are two Catholic Schools – St. Benedict’s, serving prekindergarten to eighth grade students, and Cristo Rey, a high school.
Thomas Jefferson High School is a B rated school according to Niche.
Mary Munford Elementary School maintains a 21:1 student to teacher ratio.
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Getting around The Museum District
The neighborhood’s gridded street pattern and sidewalks make it highly walkable, and while there aren’t any designated lanes here, Richmond residents love to bike through The Museum District. Bus routes on Patterson, Park, Grove and Ellwood avenues make the city accessible via public transportation, while proximity to major thoroughfares like West Broad Street and Monument Avenue lead to Virginia Commonwealth University or Downtown by car. Bordering the neighborhood, U.S. Interstate 195 cuts commutes into the city. And when it’s time to fly, the Richmond International Airport is about 15 miles east.
Welcome to the Museum District, where iconic architecture defines the residential neighborhood.
Residents can use the GRTC system for a convenient commute to and from The Museum District.
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The Museum District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Museum District, Richmond sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in The Museum District, Richmond over the last 12 months is $595,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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