Richmond Real Estate Guide

Richmond homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Richmond is a 4.3-square-mile city situated approximately 28 miles southwest of Downtown Houston. It is popular due to its historic buildings and county offices. Many master-planned communities and neighborhoods are in the area of Richmond.

Richmond real estate is well-known for its:

• HIGH ACCESSIBILITY: Richmond has direct access to main roads. Including US Highway 90 Alternate (Avenue H) as it runs in the city. It links Rosenberg to the west and Sugar Land to the east. Residents of Richmond are minutes away from Grand Parkway and Southwest Freeway.

• GOLF COURSE: The area of Richmond offers some golf course options to its residents. Some golf courses in Richmond are the Fort Bend Country Club and Pecan Grove Country Club. Fort Bend Country Club offers well-groomed fairways. Meanwhile, Pecan Grove Country Club offers a 27-hole golf course.

• MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES: Many master-planned communities are within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). It includes Lakes of Bela Terra, Harvest Green, Aliana, and Pecan Grove. These communities offer amenities like community farms, fishing ponds, and lakes.

• WIDE RANGE OF HOUSING OPTIONS: Richmond is well-known for its old-world charm. The area offers broad housing options. Including waterfront estates, ranch-style homes, and golf course homes. Some homes in the area of Richmond are within gated communities.

• TOP-RANKED SCHOOLS: Homes in Richmond are zoned to Lamar ISD and Fort Bend ISD Schools. The county of Fort Bend ISD ranked 4th. It ranked in Children At Risk's Greater Houston Large School District rankings. Some top-rated schools in the area are Austin Elementary and McNeill Elementary.

• OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL CENTERS: There are plenty of recreational centers in Richmond. The residents of the area can enjoy these centers. There are also other parks, sports facilities, playgrounds, and walking trails. It includes Richmond City Park and Davis Memorial Park.

• PROXIMITY TO DINING AND RETAIL OPTIONS: The area of Richmond features plenty of shopping centers and dining choices. These establishments extend from Southwest Freeway south of Richmond.

Richmond real estate can be challenging to navigate as it has plenty of housing options. There are also a lot of neighborhoods and master-planned communities to choose from. One more thing is its proximity to the main roads. It can be difficult without help from an expert in the area. It is best recommended to contact the best Richmond realtor.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Richmond area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

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Table of Contents

1. Richmond Home Sale Trends
2. Richmond Best Realtor Insights
3. Richmond Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Richmond Schools
5. Richmond Real Estate Market

Richmond Home Sale Trends

Richmond is a 4-square-mile city known for its old-world charm. The area is made up of several master-planned communities and neighborhoods.

Richmond is known for its:

• MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES: Richmond features a number of master-planned communities, including Aliana, Harvest Green, Pecan Grove, and Lakes of Bella Terra. These communities include lakes, fishing ponds, and community farms.

• ACCESSIBILITY: US Highway 90 Alternate (Avenue H) goes through Richmond. It connects the city to Sugar Land (east) and Rosenburg (west).

• Highly Rated Schools: Students may attend Austin Elementary, McNeill Elementary, Fort Bend ISD, and Lamar ISD schools.

• NUMEROUS RECREATION OPTIONS: The city is home to a number of outdoor recreation centers. Richmond City Park, Wessendorff Park, and Pecan Grove Park offer sports facilities, walking trails, and picnic areas.

Richmond has a wide variety of homes to choose from. There are waterfront estates and ranch-style homes. The area has golf course homes that are minutes away from the nearest country club. Gated communities are also available.

Richmond Best Realtor Insights

Steeped in history, Richmond features a mix of old and new. Several established neighborhoods and new construction master-planned communities call the city home.

• US Highway 90 Alternate (Avenue H) runs through the city. It connects Rosenberg to the west and Sugar Land to the east. Residents are also minutes away from Southwest Freeway and Grand Parkway.

• A number of master-planned communities are within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). These include Aliana, Lakes of Bella Terra, Harvest Green, and Pecan Grove. These communities offer unique amenities, including fishing ponds, lakes, and community farms.

• Known for its old-world charm, Richmond offers a wide variety of homes such as ranch-style homes, waterfront estates, and golf course homes. Homes within gated communities are also available in the area.

• Richmond homes are zoned to both Lamar ISD and Fort Bend ISD schools. Fort Bend ISD ranked 4th in Children At Risk’s Greater Houston Large School District rankings. Highly rated McNeill Elementary and Austin Elementary serve sections of the city.

• Residents enjoy a number of outdoor recreation centers such as Fort Bend Country Club, and Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club. Richmond City Park, George Park, and Clay Park offer walking trails, sports facilities, and picnic and playground areas.

• Incorporated in 1837, the city has a commission-manager form of government. Richmond is home to several county offices and historic buildings
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• Covering a 4.3-square-mile area, Richmond is nestled along a bend on the Brazos River. It has Rosenberg and Cumings to the west, the Greater Katy area to the north, and Missouri City, Sugar Land, and Stafford to the east.

• Richmond homes can feature 3- to 5-bedroom floor plans with living spaces ranging from 1,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.

• Single-family homes are the main housing option in the city. However, there are a few new construction townhomes in master-planned communities like Veranda and Lakes of Bella Terra. Richmond's oldest homes date back to the 1890s.

• Lot sizes range from 4,000 to upwards of 150,000 square feet. The most expensive Richmond real estate can feature as many as 8 bedrooms with living spaces. They range from 6,000 to over 10,000 square feet.

Richmond Maps, Location & Zip Code

Richmond Schools

Homes within Richmond city limits are zoned to Lamar Consolidated ISD schools, while homes within the city's ETJ are zoned to both LCISD and Fort Bend ISD.

Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) covers a 170-square-mile area and serves Sugar Land, Meadows Place, Richmond, Pearland, and some parts of Houston. The TEA gave the FBISD a "Recognized" rating and was named a National School District of Character in 2011 by the National Schools of Character Program.

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, or Lamar CISD, received a "Met Standard" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2013. It was given an Excellence in Education award by HEB in 2009.

*Due to the number of schools serving Richmond homes, we opted to list them along with each school's notable awards and programs.

Elementary Schools

Public Elementary Schools zoned to Richmond include:

• Stephen F Austin Elementary School at 1630 Pitts Rd. (National Blue Ribbon School)

• Frost Elementary School at 3306 Skinner Ln.

• Joe Hubenak Elementary School at 11344 Rancho Bella Pkwy.

• Manford Williams Elementary School at 5111 FM 762 Rd.

• H F McNeill Elementary School at 7300 S Mason Rd.

• Oakland Elementary School at 4455 Waterside Estates Dr.

• Jane Long Elementary School at 907 Main St.

• T L Pink Elementary School at 1001 Collins Rd.

• Deaf Smith Elementary School at 2014 Lamar Dr.

• Juan Seguin Elementary School at 7817 Grand Mission Blvd.

• Meyer Elementary School at 1930 J Meyer Rd.

• Pecan Grove Elementary School at 3330 Old S Dr.

• Barbara Jordan Elementary School at 17800 W Oaks Village Dr.

• Cora Thomas Elementary School at 6822 Irby Cobb Blvd.

• Irma Dru Hutchison Elementary School at 3602 Williams Way Blvd.

Middle Schools

• James Bowie Middle School at 700 Plantation Dr.

• David Crockett Middle School at 19001 Beechnut St.

• Reading Junior High School at 8101 FM 762 Rd.

• Wessendorff Middle School at 5201 Mustang Ave.

• Lamar Junior High School at 4814 Mustang Ave.

• Briscoe Junior High School at 4300 FM 723 Rd.

High Schools

• Foster High School at 4400 FM 723 Rd.

• George Ranch High School at 8181 FM 762 Rd.

• Travis High School at 11111 Harlem Rd. (Home of the FBISD Global Studies Academy and FBISD International Business/Marketing Academy)

• Lamar Consolidated High School at 4606 Mustang Ave.

• George Bush High School at 6707 FM 1464.

Richmond Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools in and around Richmond.

• Calvary Episcopal Preparatory School at 1201 Austin St.

• Shady Oak Christian School at 503 Main St.

• Westlake Preparatory Lutheran Academy at 23300 Bellaire Blvd.

• Holy Rosary Catholic School at 1426 George St.

• Pecan Grove Baptist School at 1727 FM Rd 359.

• Living Water Christian School at 4808 Airport Ave.

• The Kensington School at 6410 Sansbury Blvd.

To find an updated listing of all Richmond real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Richmond areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year. The information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school's website.

Richmond Real Estate Market

Richmond Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Detached single-family homes are the most popular housing option in Richmond. Some of Richmond's homes date back to 1894.

Homes in Richmond vary from traditional single-story homes to sprawling estates. There are also golf course homes, garden homes, and waterfront/lakeside homes available.

A typical Richmond home features 3- to 4-bedroom floor plans, and home sizes range from 1,000 to about 4,000 square feet.

The most expensive real estate in Richmond features up to 8 bedrooms. They have six full baths and two half baths. It ranges from 6,000 to over 10,000 square feet of living space.

The most common features of these homes are swimming pools, circular driveways, and wooded grounds. It also features multi-car garages.

Architectural styles in Richmond vary. The usual older homes have traditional and ranch-style designs. Meanwhile, some of Richmond's newer homes in master-planned communities feature different styles. It includes Colonial, Mediterranean, French, and contemporary aesthetics.

Some of its communities have deed restrictions and architectural guidelines. It protects the image of Richmond.

The prices for Richmond homes for sale range from $100,000 to upwards of $3,000,000.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Richmond real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston single-family homes or learn more about properties that could be a fit for you.

Richmond Townhomes Sale Trends

In Richmond and Rosenberg area, townhomes aren't very popular. However, some units in the area's new construction master-planned communities are available. It includes Veranda and Lakes of Bella Terra.

Most Richmond townhomes feature two-story 3-bedroom floor plans. The homes have over 1,400 to about 2,000 square feet of living space. The lot sizes are smaller, varying from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet.

The prices for Richmond townhomes for sale may range from $180,000 to upwards of $260,000.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Richmond real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston townhomes or learn more about properties that could be a fit for you.

Richmond Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid-or high-rise Richmond condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

Several condo buildings are located in Galleria, including:

• The Spires Condos

• Serento Condos

• Warwick Towers

• Mosaic On Hermann Park

• The Valencia Condominiums

• City Plaza Condominiums

• Mosaic Residential North Condominiums

• Medical Center Condominiums

• Braeswood Park Condominiums

• Riverwalk Condominiums

• The Braeswood Condo

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Richmond real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.

Richmond TX History

Robert Eden Handy and William Lusk established the town in 1837, selling parcels in the area. Richmond was named after a town in England and is of the cities comprised under the Republic of Texas. It became the center of government for Fort Bend County in the same year.

Some early residents in Richmond include Jane Long, Deaf Smith, and Mirabeau B. Lamar.

The Buffalo Bayou, Brazos, and Colorado Railway (BBB&C) spread tracks through the city in 1855. With appreciation to the railway, Richmond flourished on sugar, cotton, and shipping cattle. The area went to oil production from agriculture (a major industry) in the mid-1930s.

People began moving to Richmond in the 1940s and continued well into the 1980s. Some new construction master-planned developments today are within the city's boundaries and ETJ. It contributes to the general growth of the area. Richmond Trail is one of the community-wide improvements of Richmond.

Many historic homes in Richmond were preserved, like the Long-Smith Cottage (1937), John M. Moore's 1993 home, and the McNabb House (the 1850s).

Fun Things To Do Near Richmond

Richmond offers exceptional amenities for its residents. It features a pavilion, basketball court, playground, and picnic areas. There are also trail winds for jogging and walking around the park.

There are plenty of dining and retail options nearby the area. Some commercial establishments and shopping centers are south of Richmond. It is accessible through Southwest Freeway.

Here are some of Richmond’s must-visit places:

Dining

• Buena Vista Mexican Restaurant
• Fusion Kitchen
• Mamie G’s
• Karlitos Grill Taqueria
• Mimi’s New Orleans
• Tejas Mexican Grill
• Blockhouse Coffee & Kitchen
• Tastea Vietnamese Grill
• Sandy McGee’s Restaurant

Parks

• Wessendorff Park
• Old Oak Tree Park
• Freeman Town Park
• Harwood Park
• Travis Park
• Mirabeau B. Lamar Homestead Park and Archeological Reserve
• Sweetgrass Dog Park
• George Park
• Tony Becerra Park
• Riverbend Park

Nightlife

• Barrell Bar & Grill Store
• Shades
• BR Vino
• The Ice House of Rosenberg
• Da’ Tyki Drink Hut
• Bohemian Hill Tavern
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Chili’s Grill & Bar
• BreWingZ Restaurant and Bar
• The Lonestar Saloon

Groceries

• Grocery Services Inc
• ALDI
• H-E-B
• Kroger Marketplace
• Houston Foods LLC
• Fiesta Mart #6
• Brazos River Provisions
• Heights Mini Mart
• D L Grocery
• San Luis R

Best Richmond Realtor – Paige Martin

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