Introduction
Welcome to Colonial Heights, VA

Located only 20 miles south of Richmond and on the Appomattox River, Colonial Heights, V.A., is a charming community with big city amenities. Rooted in Civil War history, this Virginia town has many historical sites to visit.

Violet Bank is a one-story clapboard house and was home to General Robert E. Lee’s headquarters in 1864 from June to September. The building was named due to the thousands of Violets that grew under the Oak Trees of an adjacent hill. Swift Creek Mill yet another historic site in the town, and is believed to be the oldest gristmill, where grain is made to flour, in the country. This mill provides family entertainment options such as an authentic meal or theater show from the era. Colonial Heights also boasts five city parks that provide picnic shelter, campgrounds, fishing, boat docks and sports fields.

The commercial area of Colonial Heights is home to a regional mall and several businesses. Colonial Heights serves as a great place to buy a home due to its convenient commute to Richmond. Enjoy a single family unit, condominium or townhouse in the neighborhood of your dreams in Colonial Heights. The Blue Ridge Mountains on the West and the Atlantic Ocean to the east gives the city a mild and ideal climate all year round. Overall, Colonial Heights is a fabulous community with tons to offer!
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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 17,768
Population Density 2,377 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 9,230
Male Population 8,538
Median Age 39.94 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 51%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College JOHN TYLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to JOHN TYLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE 6 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Distance to VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY 2 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 7,308
Family Households 4,832
Average Family Size 2.97
Average Household Income $67,111
Median Household Income $52,344
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 51%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.73
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.73
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.43
Murder Risk (County) 0.82
Rape Risk (County) 0.47
Robbery Risk 0.53
Assault Risk (County) 0.29
Property Risk (County) 0.96
Burglary Risk (County) 0.39
Larceny Risk (County) 1.66
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.43

Environment

Average July High Temperature 91° F
Average January Low Temperature 29.2° F
Annual Precipitation 45.26 inches
Air Pollution Index 90% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 5%
Nearest Airport RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL
Distance to RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL 18 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team RICHMOND BRAVES (AAA)
Distance to RICHMOND BRAVES (AAA) 22 Miles

  
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  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSB B & T2609 BOULEVARD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA130 TEMPLE LAKE DR COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA1921 BOULEVARD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSBANK OF MC KENNEY3115 BOULEVARD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSBANK OF MC KENNEY790 SOUTHPARK BLVD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSBANK OF SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA764 E ELLERSLIE AVE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSCITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO497 SOUTHPARK BLVD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSFIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK3209 BOULEVARD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSFIRST MARKET BANK3107 BOULEVARD # 15 COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSMILLENNIUM BANK3400 BOULEVARD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSSUN TRUST BANK360 CHARLES H DIMMOCK PKWY COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK1603 BOULEVARD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK2000 SNEAD AVE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK3107 BOULEVARD # 16 COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESAPPOMATTOX CHURCH OF CHRIST117 ORANGE AVE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESBETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH15800 WOODS EDGE RD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESCALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH17001 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESCHURCH OF CHRIST601 CAMERON AVE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDSELLERSLIE & COMPTON RD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST-LDS501 COMPTON RD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESCHURCH OF THE NAZARENE601 E ELLERSLIE AVE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESCOLONIAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH295 DUNLOP FARMS BLVD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESCOLONIAL HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY-GOD16801 HARROWGATE RD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESCOLONIAL HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHR231 CHESTERFIELD AVE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESCOLONIAL HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN211 LYNCHBURG AVE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESCONVENANT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP542 SOUTHPARK BLVD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESFAITH BAPTIST CHURCH1226 W ROSLYN RD COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESHIGHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHR125 E WESTOVER AVE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CHURCHESIMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH620 LAFAYETTE AVE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
HOSPITALSHEALTH CARE PLUS436 CLAREMONT CT # 100 COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
MUSEUMSVIOLET BANK MUSEUM326 ROYAL OAK AVE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834



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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
23834125$175,000$214,740
Displaying 1-10 of 13 in $200-500k range
WHAT A LOVELY HOME! Meticulously cared for! You will definitely want this transitional design on your MUST SEE list. From the irrigation system in the front yard and aggregate driveway to the designer kitchen and pristine wood floors on the first floor, this Higgin's built home is quality built. True craftsmenship is demonstrated on the fine woodwork throughout this home. A first floor bedroom offers privacy from the rest of the bedrooms. The 2 story family room gives an open and spacious feel to it. A custom designed kitchen boasts of granite counters, wood floors, upgraded appliances including gas cooktop stove, built in microwave and oven, garbage disposal,custom cabinets & much more. There is a rec room to have an alternate den play area for the kids or could be that 5th bedroom!
 104 Indian Rock COURT
 Colonial Heights, VA 23834
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$479,000
5 lots available as a package deal. 2 additional lots available across the street from this property 2 acres plus according to records furnished by the seller. Great potential for your creative business ventures. Zoned RPO possible other use with proper zoning approval. Located approx. 1 block from Blvd and very near the ongoing improvemnts on the Blvd Owner anxious Bring an Offer
 0 Bruce
 Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  view property details > 
 
$425,000
Beautiful Brick Construction! Large Lot! Spacious, lot's of Storage. Basement is Finished w/Heat & AC. 2-Car Attached Garage w/Workshop. Separate 1-Car detached Garage. 2 X 6 Exterior Walls for extra Efficiency. Insulated Bronzed Windows, 5-Zone Heating & Cooling, 3 Fireplaces!
 421 Nottingham DRIVE
 Colonial Heights, VA 23834
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$420,000
Kennon Pointe is Colonial Heights' Exclusive 55 and better community. All exterior grounds maintenance is provided. The first floor of this home features an open floor plan with a spacious great room, formal dining room with tray ceiling, a first floor master suite with spacious walk-in closet, 2 additional generously-sized bedrooms, and an eat-in kitchen with plenty of counterspace and a breakfast bar. The cabinets in the kitchen are upgraded with pull-out drawers. The second floor offers a generously sized suite with a spacious bathroom with plenty of cabinets and drawers, perfect for live-in guests. On the exterior, enjoy the covered aggregate front porch or 11 x 14 rear deck. Located moments to the River, Park, Mall, Library, Virginia State University, Fort Lee and I-95.
 250 Kennon Pointe DR
 Colonial Heights, VA 23834
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$299,950
LOVELY HOME IN AN EXCLUSIVE 55 AND OVER COMMUNITY! All exterior grounds maintenance provided. This 3-bedroom rancher offers a beautiful formal dining room, a Florida room, and a wonderful great room with a fireplace, built-in bookcases, dining area and kitchen with a breakfast bar. The lovely master bedroom is very spacious with a large walk-in closet and a fabulous master bath. There is an attached 2 car garage, a wonderful front porch and a rear deck. The entire yard has irrigation. This is truly a great carefree place to live!
 107 Kennon Pointe COURT
 Colonial Heights, VA 23834
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$275,000
 908 EAST Ellerslie AVENUE
 Colonial Heights, VA 23834
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$272,000
Magnificent One Owner Home with features that will excite the most demanding of Buyers, such as the wonderful three sided Wrap Around Porch, the beautifully refinished wood floors in the foyer, famlly sized dining room and large spacious eat in kitchen. The ambience of size is continued in the spectacular Living Room, with its cozy brick fireplace with gas logs and French doors leading to oversized screened porch with deck and hot tub, the grand sized Family Room completes the wonderful family living space. On the second floor the Master Bedroom Suite and two further bedrooms and bathroom compete in size with the first floor areas. Enjoy the energy conservation of the New Thermal Windows and new interior painting.
 931 Germar COURT
 Colonial Heights, VA 23834
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$270,000
Open House Sunday 7/20 1:00-3:00pm! Great Brick Home, 4 Bedrooms and an office, 2 and a half baths, Florida room and deck and paver patio, Living room and a Great Room. Eat-in kitchen and Formal Dining room. Attached workshop and detached 2 car garage. Garage has 20 X 16 walk up storage. New windows, new roof, immaculantly maintained on an oversized Cul-De-Sac lot. Lot is actually larger than most in neighborhood. Patio paver stone area next to deck already has installed wiring for a hot tub if desired. Too much to list...a must see!
 116 Conjurers Drive
 Colonial Heights, VA 23834
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$265,000
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED TWO STORY TRANSITIONAL WITH 9' CEILINGS ON FIRST FLR, OPEN FLR PLAN, AND REAR ENTRY TWO CAR GARAGE. TWO STORY FOYER, XMAS CANDLE PLUGS BELOW EACH WINDOW, ALL BEDROOMS HAVE WALKIN CLOSETS, CORNER PROPANE GAS FIRPLACE IN GREAT ROOM WITH TV ALCOVE ABOVE. LARGE BREAKFAST NOOK OPENING TO KITCHEN WITH BAR AND TONS OF CABINETS. REAR PAVED DRIVE, PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED, DECK OFF GREAT ROOM AND FULL COVERED FRONT PORCH.
 115 Cedar Creek LANE
 Colonial Heights, VA 23834
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$263,000
First Floor Master Bedroom Suite is very spacious, has a private master bath with large walk-in-closet. The floor plan is very open in the formal dining and living room area with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with a breakfast bar and eat in area. There is an attached 2 car garage, a wonderful covered front porch and a rear deck. The front yard has irrigation. Home is located on a cul-de-sac. Very Private
 106 Briarcliffe COURT
 Colonial Heights, VA 23834
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$259,000
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