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The Best Neighborhoods in Richmond, VA and Surrounding Areas

December 20, 2017 By SummerLakeAdmin

Moseley’s best neighborhoods Over the years, Moseley has become one of the most attractive places to live in the Richmond area. There are a number of factors that have made it such a popular spot, especially among families.

For example, Moseley is only 20 miles away from Richmond, making it perfect for those who work in Richmond but don’t want to live in a big city. Moseley is a more quiet, community-friendly place to live.

The Best Neighborhoods In Moseley, VA [Comparison]

Moseley is also very safe and boasts great schools system as part of the Chesterfield County School System. If the idea of living in Moseley has piqued your interest, then check out this list for a comparison of the best neighborhoods in the area:

The Homestead at Summer Lake

The Homestead at Summer LakeThe Summer Lake community is full of unique custom built homes. In fact, the spacious lots and beautiful surroundings have made the area an attractive place for the best custom home builders in the area.

What makes this community stand out is the sheer number of amenities that residents have access to.

The laundry list of amenities that residents regularly use include:

  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness center
  • Swimming pool
  • Kiddie pool
  • Lighted tennis court
  • Volleyball court
  • Basketball court
  • Playground
  • Recreational field
  • Biking and jogging trails

summer lake moseley va poolSummer Lake also regularly holds events at the clubhouse to help strengthen the community and give residents a chance to meet their neighbors.

Last but not least, Summer Lake provides a discount to residents on memberships to the Lake Chesdin Golf Club.

Besides the community amenities, residents also have easy access to tons of shops, restaurants and other nearby conveniences.

Not to mention that those with a love for the outdoors won’t have far to go to reach the Swift Creek Reservoir.

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FoxCreek

fox creek moseley va mapFoxCreek is located approximately 10 minutes further south from Summer Lake, bordering the Skinquarter and Winterpock areas.

FoxCreek is a community consisting of three different neighborhoods located near Route 360. These neighborhoods include the following:

The Estates – The Estates are located in the middle of FoxCreek. The residences here are known for their large lots, the numerous walking trails and the two neighborhood parks.

Wynwood – Wynwood consists of single-family homes, cottages, condominiums and townhouses.

Greenwich Walk – What makes Greenwich Walk unique is that this particular FoxCreek neighborhood consists of maintenance-free homes.

In addition to these different neighborhoods, FoxCreek also has a Terrace Swim & Racquet Club where residents can swim in the pool, play tennis and work out at the fitness center. Residents of FoxCreek have easy access to a lot of different retail stores, which are located along Route 360.

Magnolia Green

magnolia green moseley va mapMagnolia Green is a large community of eleven different neighborhoods, most of which are single-family homes. Custom homes can be found in Veranda Oaks and low maintenance homes can be found in Charleston Club.

Magnolia Green has a lot of amenities planned for the community, which is an ongoing project as of early 2018.

The project includes a tennis center that will have eight lighted tennis courts, a pro shop and two pickleball courts. These amenities are slated to be available around the end of 2018.

Also on the slate for 2018 are plans for a fitness facility and a meeting area. Sometime in the future, Magnolia Green also plans on opening a 28-acre public park that will contain picnic pavilions and sports fields.

Amenities that are currently available include their aquatic center, which features a junior Olympic competition swimming pool and a splash pool. Residents also have access to the Magnolia Green Golf Club, which was named one of the ten Best New Courses by Golf Digest in 2015.

Genito West

genito west moseley va mapUnlike some of the other popular areas in Moseley, Genito West is not a planned community. Instead, it’s a subdivision located right along the county lines of Chesterfield and Powhatan Counties.

However, it’s a neighborhood that many people consider. Located near Route 288, residents have easy access to Richmond as well as to cities like Midlothian and Powhatan.

Outdoor enthusiasts, in particular, will be happy with the location of Genito West, especially with the James River located to the north and the Appomattox River located to the south.

While the subdivision may be lacking many of the community amenities that planned communities have, like fitness centers and pools, the area is clean, crime-free and has easy access to some of the main roads in the area.

Choosing The Best Neighborhood in Moseley…For You

All of these communities in Moseley, VA are great places to live and have attracted more and more homebuyers over the years. That is a big reason that the Moseley area continues to grow and thrive.

But each community will offer different benefits and challenges for every family, so choosing the right community to settle down in should be done with care.

Click here to take a look at some of the Moseley homes for sale now.

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