Richmond, VA Homes & Neighborhoods

Living in the City of Richmond

Historic neighborhoods, the James River and a food scene people move for

If you want walkability, character and restaurants around the corner, the city is hard to beat. Richmond has everything from 100-year-old rowhouses to new condos, with the James River running right through town.

Why people move to Richmond

• Walkability and character. Tree-lined streets, historic architecture and neighborhood shops.
• The James River Park System. Trails, rapids and Belle Isle, right in the middle of the city.
• Food, breweries and the arts. Carytown, Scott’s Addition and a restaurant scene that keeps getting national attention.
• Jobs. VCU and VCU Health, state government and major downtown employers.

Neighborhoods we get asked about most

• The Fan and the Museum District. Historic homes on tree-lined streets, walking distance to Carytown.
• Church Hill. Restored historic homes with city and river views.
• Scott’s Addition. Converted warehouses, breweries, and newer condos and apartments.
• Northside and Bellevue. Bungalows and a neighborhood feel, a quick drive from downtown.
• Forest Hill, Westover Hills and Woodland Heights. South of the James, close to the river and Forest Hill Park.

See the city from the air: watch our Richmond drone tour.