About Richmond's Cary St. Rd. Area Neighborhoods

Ask five people and get five different answers, but this is the first thing I attempt to determine when my clients are considering a move.

I enjoy living in Richmond, Virginia in general, but I love my Richmond neighborhood. I've been in and out of this city all my life, but never really thought I'd call it home. I moved in with a friend when knew I would be working in the area, before my wife and son would join me. I tried to think about where we'd like to be rooted, certainly my friends had opinions, but it's in the end, it's one of those things you just need to figure out for yourself. Like finding the right home; sometimes it's just a feeling that calls to you.

We came from a relatively big city and thought we'd like to stay in a mostly urban environment. Fortunately, my wife and I agreed on this point. On the other hand, we were having children and a yard was appealing. But the energy and movement of city living kept calling to us. The convenience and proximity to the happenings of daily life was very important. We found the perfect compromise in a near west-end city neighborhood between Grove and Cary Streets, better known as Elderslie Place. Fortunately it seemed to have all of our preferences, well most of them anyway.

I don't know what it was that seemed to keep calling us back to these two modest streets that make up Elderslie. Something was drawing us to a tiny little house, desperately in need of love, in an area that was otherwise above our means. Now please don't misunderstand me, we look at a lot of property, God-bless my poor Realtor's patience. And in those days, we had the luxury of taking our time. In the end, however, we just had a feeling this was the place for us to call home, and everything fortunately fell into place for us to do it.

I suppose that's it. The thing I like best about my neighborhood is that, to me, I am comfortable calling it "home". My best advice; find a real estate professional that is able to properly assist you in finding the home of your dreams in the neighborhood that you can call home!

For more insight, information and any questions on this and other important issues, please contact your most valued real estate professional, we are here to serve you!

Sources: John VanderSyde is an Associate Broker with Virginia Properties, A Long & Foster Company, and a Licensed Architect. He and his wife Ann are in business together in Richmond, Virginia.

Richmond Real Estate

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Architectural Styles: Styles here vary widely within the build dates between 1910's - '60's. Most homes are traditional in floorplan, with 2-story Colonial facades, but also in varyious Revival architectural styles .Typically,they are architect-designed, and built at the highest quality and amenity levels.

Average home price: $1,025 million (ranging from $400,K to just under $4.million)

Schools: Serviced by Richmond City Schools of Munford Elementary, Albert Hill Middle, and Thomas Jefferson High School. Plus the highly sought-after Open High, and Community High and the International Bachelaureate Programs and the Governor's School Programs. Or by several exceptional Private schools ,several exceptional Private schools St. Christopher's, St. Catherine's, Steward School and Collegiate are within a few minutes drive.

Recreation: Provided by nearby country clubs and private facilities, or as this area is located within the Richmond City limits, there are parks, the James River and Recreation programs to explore. And for those seeking 'recreational guidance', many seek out the SEALS program (especially after the Holiday Season...eh hem). If you prefer water based recreation, try rowing, sailing, yachting clubs, Virginia Boat Club, Richmond Yacht Club. Or if you prefer league sports, try volleyball, soccer, or tennis, plus there are great youth programs in Little League, Lacrosse, and swimming. Don't forget equestrian interests. There's also a premier (indoor) climbing gym, just across the river and a sports park for practicing your batting or golfing skills. Don't forget Socializing and Golf pursuits through many of the private country clubs, especially those located just west, into Goochland county's 'Country Club Corridor'!

Transportation: For business, shopping, etc. the most oftened travelled route is the east-west thoroughfare of Cary St. Rd./River Rd., or/and Rte 6/Patterson Avenue. Both of these offer quick and easy access to Interstates and state routes that circle and bisect the greater Metro area. Truly a very convenient and central place to live...very comfortably.