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Richmond, VA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Richmond
Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is a historic town with all the benefits of living in a modern city. With abundant parks and museums as well as an active downtown, residents…
Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is a historic town with all the benefits of living in a modern city. With abundant parks and museums as well as an active downtown, residents have plenty to do. Besides this, retirees love the city's affordable housing and warm summers.
Climate & Geography
Summers are hot in Richmond with temperatures reaching the 90s, and winters are cold with temperatures dipping into the 20s. Residents can expect 44 inches of rain, 11 inches of snow, and 210 sunny days each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
With a rich and vibrant history, retirees have several museums and landmarks to visit, like the Maymont gardens and estate, the Virginia Capitol Building, and Monument Avenue. Popular museums include the Science Museum of Virginia, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the American Civil War Museum.
Active adults who love the outdoors can visit the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Virginia Capital Trail, James River, and Capitol Square Park.
Residents can also visit the exciting downtown area, which features murals, local restaurants, more historic landmarks, and an urban riverfront. Other popular destinations include local breweries, antique shops, and theaters.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Richmond is lower than the state average. Factors like housing, transportation, grocery, health care, and utilities are all lower than the state and national averages, making Richmond an affordable place to live.
Virginia does not tax Social Security benefits, and it offers deductions for all other forms of retirement income. Property tax relief programs are also available in Richmond, including a tax-freeze program.
Health Care
The Richmond metro area ranks in the top 95 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
Richmond Virginia has several hospitals that are rated high performing by U.S. News, including VCU Medical Center, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, and Chippenham Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Richmond, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Richmond has 44 homes, the largest has 166 homes, and the average communities consists of 108 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Richmond. The most recent communities started in Richmond include Townes at Notting Place, The Villas at Archer Springs, Settler's Ridge. There is also 1 communities in Richmond that offers new construction homes, including Settler's Ridge.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Richmond.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Richmond stay on the market for around 452 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $479,496, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Villas at Archer Springs average around $586,919, while homes in Townes at Notting Place average around $431,579.
44 communities near Richmond
101 homes near Richmond
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,416 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,860 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,313 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,864 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,178 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,606 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,255 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,020 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,420 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,129 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,297 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,427 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,020 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,854 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,582 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,154 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,960 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,387 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,601 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,152 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,273 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,020 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,996 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,123 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,063 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,960 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,266 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,253 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,457 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,131 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,568 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|4 baths
|2,185 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,582 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,266 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,773 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,550 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,085 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,554 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Richmond, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Richmond has 44 homes, the largest has 166 homes, and the average communities consists of 108 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Richmond. The most recent communities started in Richmond include Townes at Notting Place, The Villas at Archer Springs, Settler's Ridge. There is also 1 communities in Richmond that offers new construction homes, including Settler's Ridge.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Richmond.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Richmond stay on the market for around 452 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $479,496, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Villas at Archer Springs average around $586,919, while homes in Townes at Notting Place average around $431,579.
Richmond Area 55+ Housing Market Trends
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