The metropolitan Richmond real estate market is welcoming to families and individuals looking for just about any type of property. From luxury condos lining scenic downtown streets in "The City of Monuments" to family-friendly neighborhoods with safety and comfort in mind. Richmond's homes and the homes in the surrounding counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, New Kent and Powhatan Counties are as diverse as the areas themselves. Whether you settle in the City of Richmond or in any of the surrounding counties, you're certain to find a place that you can truly call home.
Richmond, Virginia: Opportunity and Excitement
Nowhere else in Virginia is there so much potential – both from a personal and a professional standpoint. As the state's capital, the local economy of Richmond, Virginia has always been one of strength and perseverance.
Richmond homes for sale are no different, and making a real estate investment here is like making an investment in your entire family's future.
Richmond offers a variety of homes and home types, which makes living here practical, affordable, and ideal. With distinct neighborhoods, incredible parks and schools, and many urban options to suit a more active lifestyle, there's no reason not to consider yourself already a part of this incredible city.
Chesterfield County: Homes with a Hometown Feel
Chesterfield County real estate offers a variety of choices for those who want to make Virginia their home without living in the middle of an urban center. Chesterfield is located within minutes of downtown Richmond and about two hours from Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach and The Blue Ridge Mountains. Chesterfield County offers several golf course neighborhoods with beautiful estates overlooking the greens. Chesterfield is secluded enough to offer a slower pace to life than what you can expect within city limits but it has incredible accessibility with Interstate 95, 288, 295, 895 and Powhite Parkway.
From family-friendly estate neighborhoods to low maintenance condominium and townhouse neighborhoods, Chesterfield County is accessible to brand new shopping centers, bustling town centers and employment centers. There is a type and size of home in Chesterfield to suit everyone. Real estate options throughout the county are diverse and varied, providing you with a number of options – and an even higher number of opportunities!
Glen Allen and Short Pump Homes: Close to Work and Play
As two of the most respected suburbs of Richmond, the Glen Allen and Short Pump areas offer homes for sale that really tap into your desire to get the most out of your life. Glen Allen and Short Pump are twin communities just West of Richmond easily accessible by I64, 288 and 295. The Glen Allen/Short Pump area is home to thousands of Capital One Employees. It is also the national headquarters of CarMax. This area is located just 15-20 minutes to VCU-MCV and the state capital. It is only a short commute to the downtown Richmond financial district and the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank.
The Glen Allen/Short Pump area is teeming with family entertainment activities. Tuckahoe Little League baseball teams have gone to the Little League World series finals several times. Soccer, basketball, swimming, and horseback equestrian centers are all within minutes of your front door. There are several award winning planned communities that were built for family enjoyment and safety in mind. Neighborhoods like Wyndham surround a gorgeous golf course. These upscale neighborhoods have their own community centers that include swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer fields, you name it!
Glen Allen and Short Pump real estate boasts its own incredible allure, ranging from the outdoor amenities and a small-town vibe to neighborhoods that offer the most in luxury and prestige. If you and your family are seeking a way to combine the best of both worlds, this could be the perfect place for you! It is home to some of the highest rated schools in the country! Are you looking for a 55+ community? We'll blow your mind with some of the nicest self contained communities around!
Some Fortune 500 companies are proud to call the Glen Allen/Short Pump area of Henrico County home. They include Altria, CarMax, Inc., Dominion Resources, Inc., Genworth Financial, Inc., Performance Food Group Company and The Brink's Company.
We have been in the business of assisting Virginia home buyers and sellers since 1966. Our innovative
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