Mid-century homes, river views, and an easy pace.

Westover Hills sits on the south side of the James River, just across from Forest Hill, and it’s one of those neighborhoods that quietly delivers character homes, mature trees, walkable streets, and easy access to both the river and downtown.

The housing here leans heavily mid-century — Cape Cods, Tudors, brick ranches, and a sprinkling of bungalows. Most homes were built between the 1920s and 1950s, which means strong bones, real plaster walls, and lot sizes that just don’t exist closer to the city center. You’ll find homes that have been beautifully maintained alongside ones ready for updates — both at price points that often surprise people coming from the north side of the river.

Riverside Drive runs along the southern bank of the James and is one of the most scenic streets in all of Richmond — joggers, cyclists, dog-walkers, and the occasional rope swing into the river. Forest Hill Park and the Pony Pasture rapids are minutes away, making outdoor access part of the everyday lifestyle.

Public schools are operated by Richmond Public Schools. The neighborhood offers character without the city-center markup, plus genuine outdoor access — and downtown is still only about 10 minutes away.