Chesterfield, VA Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Chesterfield, VA

Chesterfield County is ideally located in the Richmond-Petersburg metropolitan area. It borders Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Richmond, and Petersburg. It lies between the Jamestown and Appomattox Rivers and is within a two-hour drive of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Washington DC, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. It contains 446 square miles of suburban communities and commercial properties in a beautiful natural setting. Chesterfield County has a long and distinguished history. It was founded on May 25, 1749, however its history goes back even farther. In 1619, Bermuda Hundred, the first town incorporated in the newly formed colonies, was the first site to scientifically grow tobacco. The famous Bermuda Hundred campaign would later be a decisive battle in the Civil War. Bermuda Hundred, along with many other Civil War sites, including Drewry's Bluff, Howlett Line Park, Parker's Battery, and Fort Darling Battlefield Park, are open for visitors and provide a window into Virginia's rich and diverse history. The Chesterfield County Museum features revolving exhibits about colonial life, including antique toys, trains, and photographs, as well as the Old Jail, preserved in its original 1892 condition. Chesterfield is also home to some of the most beautiful historical estates in the region, with over 30 properties designated as Designated Historical Landmarks. These include Eppington and Castlewood, both 19th century plantations with poignant histories. Eppington has been traced back to Thomas Jefferson's family in the 1780s. Today, the Eppington Foundation maintains over 400 acres of the original plantation, and is actively working to restore the original manor house. Castlewood , built in the 1810s, has been used as a clerk's office, a church, and a savings and loan bank until the 1970s, when it was converted into a museum, and is now open to the public. Chesapeake is serviced by Richmond International Airport, and connected to the major byways of central Virginia and the East Coast: I-95, I-64, I-85 and I-295, and Route 288. less

Year after year, Hallsley proves that it is the top neighborhood in the metro area with the number of new homes built as well as the number of satisfied residents living in the neighborhood. Some call Hallsley "picture perfect" or a "Truman Show feel." Whatever it is, the neighborhood continues to command attention with it's Craftsman Style design trends and community atmosphere. The neighborhood features amenities such as mini-parks, walking and jogging trails, a clubhouse and pool complex on 5 acres with tennis, bocce & volleyball courts, plus a zip-line and a children's playhouse village. A new elementary school is supposedly being built around the corner to house the boom of families flocking to the area. The builders who are selected by the developer seem to always be competing by looking for the next design trend to apply to their new builds. They are always trying to outdo each other with flash and finishes. If you are looking for renovation ideas, take a tour of the model homes located at "Model Row" to see what new trends are out there. This neighborhood continues to grow and commands a high value for new homes (avg. $610,000 for a new house). This neighborhood continues to be one of the hottest neighborhoods in the Richmond area. less

Chesterfield offers an abundance of housing options for all ages - from the award winning Master Planned communities of Magnolia Green and Hallsey to farms with acreage, townhome complexes, charming suburban communities and more. less