5 S Shields Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

"Walking around the fan and looking at all the seasonal wreaths and decorations on beautiful old row houses doesn’t get old. It’s such a pretty neighborhood. From the fan it’s also not too far (~1 mile) to the lakes at Byrd park, which is also a great place to walk your dog. You can also walk to the fan vet! Lots of restaurants are within walking distance too, along with dentists, small parks, coffee shops, museums, and markets. I walk my dog to Carytown from the fan too (~1 mile). Sugar and Twine in Carytown makes dog treats, and many of the stores are dog friendly. There are fun neighborhood events like house tours, a block that closes for Halloween, and an art walk."

"Location. Location. Location. Wonderful neighborhood with quick and easy access to great restaurants and parks"

"The neighborhood is safe, people are vey friendly while respecting privacy. Love walking to restaurants and markets."

"Dog park is a short drive away, always people walking dogs and bags around the neighborhood in case you run out. Not many trash cans though and grass is limited unless you’re on the main roads"

"I work from home, but when I did commute there were seldom any issues outside of a random race or festival."

"I walk from Randolph to the fan for work. Sometimes it’s sketchy sometimes not. Sometimes there’s a lot of foot traffic sometimes none. I do like all the different houses and gardens. There are also a lot of sweet alley finds"