Welcome to The West End (City)
Richmond’s Near West End is a distinguished and highly sought-after area that blends historic charm with modern convenience. Neighborhoods surrounding the University of Richmond feature stately early-20th-century homes and charming mid-century residences, while Windsor Farms showcases elegant estates on tree-lined streets, reflecting the area’s refined character and architectural heritage. The housing stock here ranges from classic colonials and Tudor-style homes to contemporary single-family residences, offering options for a variety of lifestyles.
Residents enjoy easy access to premier shopping and dining in The Avenues district at the intersection of Libbie & Grove, alongside cultural and recreational opportunities provided by nearby parks, golf courses, and the university’s amenities. Healthcare facilities, including top regional hospitals and specialty clinics, are within close reach, while families benefit from excellent public schools and prestigious private institutions. Combining historic sophistication, suburban tranquility, and urban convenience, Richmond’s Near West End offers a lifestyle defined by elegance, accessibility, and enduring appeal.
Key Features
Architectural Integrity: This area of the city developed very quickly from the 1930s through 1950s. As a result, it is one of the most consistent areas in terms of architecture and building materials. While there are some pockets of post-war bungalows, ranches and Capes, most of the homes are brick and many feature slate roofs. This is also one of the most expensive areas of the city.
Convenience: The city's West End is perfectly situated near Downtown, but is also convenient to the heavily-traveled corridors of the Downtown Expressway, Powhite Parkway, and Interstate 64. You can get where you need to go easily, and come home to an established neighborhood where off-street parking is the norm, not a luxury.
Nest Picks
The Shops On-The-Avenues
While most cities are showing signs of sameness, Richmond bucks that trend in many places, none more obvious than the shops On-the-Avenues. Locally owned stores include clothiers like Irresistibles and Peter Blair and the boutique grocer Libbie Market.
University of Richmond Football
Known by locals as U of R, the University of Richmond is a nearly 200-year-old college in the City of Richmond. With an 8,700 seat stadium built in 2010, the football team returned to campus with much fanfare after decades of playing across town. Go Spiders!
Agecroft Hall
In the 1920s, a local businessman purchased Agecroft Hall and moved it piece by piece from its original location in Lancashire, England, to its current location in the heart of the Windsor Farms neighborhood. As the only true Tudor home located in Richmond, this 500-year-old residence and its gardens overlook the James River and are open for tours throughout the year.
