Communities • Henrico County, Virginia

Living in Henrico County, VA: Area Guide and Homes for Sale

Henrico County wraps around the north, west, and east sides of the City of Richmond, about an hour south of Fredericksburg on I-95. From the West End and Short Pump to Glen Allen, Lakeside, and Varina, it offers established neighborhoods, newer planned communities, and quick access to Richmond. As members of the Central Virginia Regional MLS (CVR MLS), we help buyers and sellers here and coordinate moves between Henrico and the Fredericksburg region.

Location

Surrounds Richmond on the north, west, and east; about an hour south of Fredericksburg

Getting Around

I-95, I-64, I-295, Broad Street, and Richmond International Airport

Popular ZIP Codes

23059, 23060, 23228, 23229, 23233, 23238, 23294, 23231, 23075, 23150

Schools

Henrico County Public Schools

Why People Choose Henrico

Suburban Living Next to Richmond

Henrico combines established neighborhoods, newer planned communities, and major shopping and employment centers such as Short Pump and Innsbrook, all a short drive from downtown Richmond. Housing ranges from condos and townhomes to larger single-family homes in golf and amenity communities.

Many of our clients are moving between Northern Virginia, the Fredericksburg region, and the Richmond area. Because we belong to both Bright MLS and CVR MLS, we can help you sell on one end and buy on the other.

Local Favorites

  • Short Pump Town Center and West Broad Village
  • Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
  • Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park in Glen Allen
  • Deep Run Park and Dorey Park
  • Richmond Raceway
  • Quick trips into downtown Richmond and the James River

Henrico County by Area

Select an area to see current CVR MLS listings by ZIP code.

West End and Short Pump

Established and newer neighborhoods along Broad Street, Patterson Avenue, and Parham Road, close to Short Pump Town Center, West Broad Village, and I-64.

Glen Allen and Innsbrook

Planned communities such as Twin Hickory, Wyndham, and Hunton Park, plus established neighborhoods near Innsbrook and Staples Mill Road.

North Henrico: Lakeside and Brookland

Close-in neighborhoods north of Richmond near Lakeside Avenue, Hungary Road, and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, with quick access to I-95 and I-64.

East Henrico: Varina, Highland Springs, and Sandston

A mix of rural land, established neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions east of Richmond, near Richmond International Airport, I-64, and I-295.

Area boundaries are informal. Some Richmond mailing addresses are in Henrico County and some are in the City of Richmond, so we confirm the jurisdiction for every home.

Henrico Neighborhood Home Searches

Open an area to browse neighborhood searches with current listings. For Glen Allen neighborhoods, see our Glen Allen guide. Do not see your neighborhood? Ask us and we will set up a custom search.

Short Pump and West End 23233
West End 23238 (Tuckahoe, Gayton, River Road area)
Parham and Broad 23294
Lakeside and Brookland 23228

Buying a Home in Henrico County: What to Know

Local details worth checking before you make an offer.

County or City?

A Richmond mailing address can be in Henrico County or the City of Richmond, which affects taxes, schools, and services. We confirm it for every property.

A Different MLS

Most Richmond-area homes are listed in CVR MLS. We are members, so you see the same listings local buyers see.

HOA Communities

Many planned and golf communities have associations with dues and rules. Review the disclosure packet before you commit.

Commute Planning

Compare drive times on I-64, I-95, I-295, and Broad Street from each neighborhood at the hours you would travel.

Selling Up North First?

We can list your Fredericksburg-area or Northern Virginia home and help you buy in Henrico, coordinating both closings.

Assigned Schools

Homes in the county are served by Henrico County Public Schools. Confirm the assigned schools for any address with the school division.

Henrico County, VA FAQs

Do you work in Henrico County if your office is in Fredericksburg?

Yes. We are members of CVR MLS, which covers the Richmond region, and we are licensed throughout Virginia. Call us to talk about buying or selling in Henrico.

Is Glen Allen part of Henrico County?

Glen Allen is an unincorporated community, and most of it is in Henrico County. See our Glen Allen area guide for neighborhoods and searches.

Is a Richmond address always in the City of Richmond?

No. Many homes with a Richmond or Henrico mailing address are in Henrico County, while others are inside city limits. We confirm the jurisdiction, tax rate, and schools for each property.

How far is Henrico from Fredericksburg?

Most of Henrico is about an hour south of Fredericksburg by car on I-95, depending on the neighborhood and traffic.

Can you help me sell in Fredericksburg and buy in Henrico?

Yes. We can list your current home and help you buy in Henrico, planning the timing of both so the move goes smoothly.

What is my Henrico home worth?

Start with an instant home value estimate, then call us for a free, detailed pricing analysis based on recent local sales.

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