Why Live in Foxhall
Foxhall, located in Tuckahoe, about 20 miles west of downtown Richmond, is a planned community known for its spacious lot sizes and highly rated Henrico County schools. The neighborhood features wide streets with manicured lawns and tall pines and oak trees, many ending in cul-de-sacs, creating a low-traffic environment ideal for walking dogs and kids riding bikes. Homes here are predominantly Colonial Revival-style from the '90s and newer Modern Transitional-style, with four-bedroom homes typically selling for around $450,000 and five-bedroom homes closer to $870,000. Foxhall offers numerous amenities, including pools, sports fields, and sidewalks throughout. Students attend Nuckols Farm Elementary School, Pocahontas Middle School, and Godwin High School, all of which are highly rated.
Foxhall residents enjoy proximity to Short Pump, just 3 miles north, which offers extensive shopping and dining options. Local highlights include Buttermilk and Honey for Southern-style comfort food and The Daily Kitchen & Bar for classic American fare. Grocery shopping is convenient with Wegmans and Aldi nearby, and the West End Farmers Market provides fresh, locally sourced produce. For more extensive shopping, Short Pump Town Center features over 140 stores, including major anchors like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Macy’s, and Dillard’s.
The neighborhood is well-connected with Interstate 64, U.S. Route 250, and State Route 288 all within 3 miles, facilitating easy travel around the Richmond metro area. The Richmond International Airport is about 25 miles east, approximately a 40-minute drive. Foxhall also boasts low crime risk areas, making it safer than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Foxhall a good place to live?
Foxhall is a good place to live. Foxhall is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Foxhall is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Foxhall has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.4 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $175,486 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 70.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Foxhall are home owners, with 10.1% of residents renting and 89.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Foxhall can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Foxhall neighborhood guide.
Is Foxhall, VA a safe neighborhood?
Foxhall, VA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Foxhall?
The median home price in Foxhall is $403,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $80,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,090 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $90K a year to afford the median home price in Foxhall. The average household income in Foxhall is $175K.
What are the best public schools in Foxhall?
The best public schools that serve Foxhall are:
- Deep Run High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Mills E. Godwin High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Goochland High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
What are the best private schools in Foxhall?
The best private schools that serve Foxhall are:
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Are home prices dropping in Foxhall?
Yes, home prices in Foxhall are down 75% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Foxhall, VA
On average, homes in Foxhall, Tuckahoe sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Foxhall, Tuckahoe over the last 12 months is $419,000, down 65% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$419,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$419,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$439,515
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$385,900
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$578,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$258
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Median List Price
$403,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-65%