Union Hill pairs storied 19th-century architecture with a front-row seat to modern Richmond. Perched just above Shockoe Bottom and adjacent to Church Hill, the neighborhood is known for slender brick rowhouses, intricate ironwork, and skyline views from the crest. Locals walk to picnics and sunsets at Jefferson Park, then hop down the hill for galleries, cafes, and history. Cultural heavyweights sit minutes away: the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Jackson Ward and the atmospheric Poe Museum in Shockoe. Cyclists love the easy link to the Virginia Capital Trail, connecting city streets to river breezes and Rocketts Landing.
Families appreciate strong city services and neighborhood scale. Union Hill is served by Richmond Public Schools, including Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, and Armstrong High School. Commuters have straightforward options: the GRTC network and Pulse stations nearby make Downtown, VCU Medical Center, and job hubs across the river in Manchester highly accessible. Weekends mean farmers markets, porch conversations, and quick detours to James River Park trails.
With heritage homes, hilltop green space, and enviable proximity to dining, arts, and transit, Union Hill offers an urban lifestyle with a neighborhood heartbeat. Whether you’re planning a move or preparing to list, Agent Pronto can introduce you to a top local agent who knows Union Hill block by block and can guide you from first tour to final closing.
