Older historic neighborhoods....a bit of help please.. (Richmond, Franklin: homes, price)

[Dr.Jim]

Greetings,

With regard to Richmond, what are some of the names of 'areas' in Richmond that would be comprised of older, historic homes.
Victorian, Colonial circa 1900's homes that are in decent shape, tree lined streets...etc. Typically these types of areas are quite close to the city...etc. Often a bit eclectic, sometimes pricey. Safe as well.

Looking to do some browsing on realtor.com, but unfortunately I dont know Richmond at all yet.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[richmondpics]

The Fan District is probably the best known - a 95+ block in tact historic Victorian era neighborhood generally bound by Grace Street to the North, Main Street to the south, Monroe Park to the east, and the Boulevard to the west. The Fan is home to VCU on its eastern boundaries and Monument Avenue. Just west of the Fan, the Musuem District (also called West of the Boulevard) is comparable to the Fan, though dates primarily from the 1910s to the late 1920s. It is home to Carytown, Richmond's largest most eclectic shopping district.

Carytown "A Mile of Style"

Another area to consider is Church Hill, primarily from Broad street south to Franklin Street, from 21st street on the east to Chimborazo Park on the west. (North of Broad is great in my opinion, but still up and coming) This portion of Church Hill is home to St. John's Church, and has homes from the Antebellum period to the Victorian period. Libby Hill Park preserves the view which gave Richmond its name.

[jhrichmond]

Also try Ginter Park.

[Dr.Jim]

Thanks so much! These will surely serve as a good starting point for my research.

Much appreciation.

[mrstewart]

Windsor Farms is circa 1920's but is beautiful and safe...