1 Bed
1 Bath
518 sqft
700 E Franklin St #A516, Richmond, VA 23219
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Apartment
Built in 2014
518 sqft
Garage
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Historic High-Rise Downtown Living!
Welcome to The Edison Apartments, located in downtown Richmond, VA. Built in 1919 as the headquarters for VEPCO (now Dominion Energy), this elegant and historic high rise has been exquisitely transformed into 174 contemporary and unique apartment homes. It has been renamed The Edison to reflect its past history and charm. Located in the center of Richmond's Business/Financial District, The Edison's nearby landmarks include the VCU School of Medicine (MCV), State Capitol Building, The Carpenter Center, Center Stage, The National, and many more! Access to I-95, I-64, and the Downtown Expressway, along with shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor activities, public transportation, and sightseeing are all within minutes of your new apartment home!
Welcome to The Edison Apartments, located in downtown Richmond, VA. Built in 1919 as the headquarters for VEPCO (now Dominion Energy), this elegant and historic high rise has been exquisitely transformed into 174 contemporary and unique apartment homes. It has been renamed The Edison to reflect its past history and charm. Located in the center of Richmond's Business/Financial District, The Edison's nearby landmarks include the VCU School of Medicine (MCV), State Capitol Building, The Carpenter Center, Center Stage, The National, and many more! Access to I-95, I-64, and the Downtown Expressway, along with shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor activities, public transportation, and sightseeing are all within minutes of your new apartment home!
700 E Franklin St #A516, Richmond, VA 23219 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 518 sqft apartment in Capitol District, built in 2014. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2025 with an asking price of $1,167 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 6, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,472/month.
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Home Details for 700 E Franklin St #A516
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Year Built Year Built: 2014 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: Short Term LeaseAvailable: now |
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Appliances & Utilities Washer |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Concrete, Hardwood |
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Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage, On Site |
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Community rooms Fitness Center |
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Comparable Sales for 700 E Franklin St #A516
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.41 | Apartment | $360,000 | 06/24/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,397 sqft | |
1.14 | Apartment | $380,000 | 05/01/26 | 1 | 1 | 900 sqft | |
0.70 | Apartment | $890,000 | 03/19/26 | 1 | 575 sqft | ||
1.20 | Apartment | $372,000 | 06/18/26 | 1 | 1 | 1,205 sqft | |
0.45 | Apartment | $350,000 | 11/03/25 | 4 | 4 | 1,408 sqft | |
1.48 | Apartment | $180,000 | 01/06/26 | 2 | 1 | 725 sqft | |
1.15 | Apartment | $299,000 | 12/23/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,140 sqft | |
1.20 | Apartment | $317,000 | 05/29/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,320 sqft | |
1.49 | Apartment | $800,000 | 12/02/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,200 sqft | |
1.86 | Apartment | $290,000 | 08/26/26 | 2 | 1 | 717 sqft |
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FOR SALERoyal LePage Westside, MLS#R3142213
OFF MARKETLong & Foster REALTORS, CVRMLS
OFF MARKETERA Woody Hogg & Assoc, CVRMLS
SOLDAPR 25, 2026Real Broker LLC, CVRMLS
SOLDJUN 29, 2026Long & Foster REALTORS, CVRMLS
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OFF MARKET- OFF MARKET
FOR SALE- SOLDJUN 29, 2026
Rental Market Trends in Capitol District
Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,472/mo
Average rent
$1.5K
$59MoM
Available listings
1
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Price and Tax history
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Nov 6, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $1,167 |
Oct 9, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $1,167 |
Frequently asked questions about 700 E Franklin St #A516
- Is Richmond a buyer's or seller's market?Richmond is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Richmond?The median sale price in Richmond is $403K. That is up $7.5K from the prior month.
- What are the closest schools to 700 E Franklin St #A516?The closest schools to 700 E Franklin St #A516 in Richmond, VA are Albert Hill Middle School (rated 4/10), George W. Carver Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 1/10), Mary Scott Preschool (Elementary/Middle/High).
- Does 700 E Franklin St #A516 have a fitness center?Yes, 700 E Franklin St #A516 in Richmond, VA has a fitness center.
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