Chester, VA

Located just 15 miles outside of Richmond, Chester is a wonderful community for families who are looking for a “small-town” vibe.

Enjoy the “Small Town” Lifestyle

 

Located just 15 miles outside of Richmond, Chester is a wonderful community for families who are looking for a “small-town” vibe. Chester was first established around the year 1900 and is fraught with historic significance. Chester was a stop along the railroad and is the site of both American Revolution and Civil War battle sites. Chester has since grown from their once-quaint origins into a bustling community which has recently seen an uptick in brand-new homes. Overall, Chester is home to a diverse range of neighborhoods, shopping centers, restaurants, and parks, offering residents a comfortable and convenient lifestyle.

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Chester is also home to several historic sites, such as the Henricus Historical Park, which is a living history museum that showcases the history of the area's early English settlement. Additionally, Chester is a great area to live if you love the outdoors. Residents love visiting Point of Rocks, Iron Bridge Park, Pocahontas State Park, and the James River.

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Our clients love Chester, VA for the affordability, family friendly neighborhoods, and living a "small-town" lifestyle while just being 25 minutes from Virginia's capital city. It also makes a great location for people who are commuting for work to Richmond or the Tri-Cities area as 288 and I-95 pass through the area.  Team Hensley has helped many clients over the past 20 years in Chester, VA and know the community inside and out!

Popular Chester Neighborhoods:

Arbor Landing

Chester Village Green

Stonebridge Gardens

Stoney Glen

 

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Overview for Chester, VA, VA

22,512 people live in Chester, VA, where the median age is 38.4 and the average individual income is $34,539. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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