Richmond, VA

Bon Air

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$215K - $1.18M
For Sale on Trulia:
12 homes
Rent:
$1.43K - $3.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
166 homes
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What Locals Say about Bon Air

At least 142 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 35 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 29 % Say there are sidewalks

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Alison Starr
    "Safe as things can be with parental oversight. Beautiful trees, wooded areas, some biking trails, families with pets, library nearby."
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  • Monica_norfleet
    "Great school system kids love it. Not very diverse. Neighbors not welcoming at all. But overall good school "
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  • Kajaiyaiu
    "I don’t commute, but it’s very easy to get anywhere in the greater Richmond area. Quick drive to Carytown, plus easy access to Chippenham and the Powhite. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is an amazingly small amount of traffic so walking is very safe and calm, however there are no public fenced areas to allow your dog to run free. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is very quiet and well established. Most people own thier homes and take good care of the lawns and structures. Many people walk at night and also have dogs. Children play in yards and ride bikes on the streets. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of folks have dogs, and walk them in the neighborhood-Quiet older established neighborhood with well kept lawns and homes. Neighbors are quiet, but people walk and children play in the streets and ride bikes. Little traffic and feels very safe! "
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  • Trulia User
    "I grew up in this neighborhood, it’s always been safe and welcoming! I would love to raise my own kids here one day!"
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  • Katie E.
    "Small community close to the city but far enough from the bustle. People are generally considerate and watchful over their neighbors"
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  • Katie H.
    "Great public schools. The smaller neighborhoods and quiet with little traffic. Very convenient to many grocery stores and shops. "
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  • Chantal T.
    "I work 1 mile from my home. However, being closer to 76 makes it easier for people who live downtown to get to work very quickly. The convenience of Chippenham, Powhite into the city, and being close to Forest Hill avenue makes commuting very efficient. "
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  • Mandy J.
    "Wonderful neighbors, convenient access to parks, local libraries, and 10 minutes from Powhite Parkway. "
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  • Chantal T.
    "I don’t care about ppl and their obsession with dogs. ..............................................."
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  • Felicia B.
    "N/A I'm not really sure what community events go on as I'm newer to the area. But there is a community pool."
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  • Kelsey S.
    "Home for a long time. I like the neighborhood, the amenities Andy convenience of all the shops and restaurants nearby. "
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  • Bianca S.
    "We have neighborhood garage sales, get togethers, swim meets, and activities created by the local schools to get folks involved in the area."
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  • Kelsey H.
    "Annual yard sale, 2 community pools, elementary school in walking distance with playground. Woods, creek and outdoor experiences"
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  • Renaybradshaw
    "Families make the neighborhood great! Close to shopping and great schools. Clean yards and well kept homes make this a beautiful neighborhood "
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  • Allison V.
    "Great neighborhood, great schools. I love Bon Air, it’s nice to be centrally located and about 15mins from anywhere in Richmond."
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  • Maya L.
    "this is a great quiet neighborhood, friendly people and close to everything shopping, restaurants and medical Care"
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  • Brent p
    "There is easy access to major highways, about 10 minutes. 20 minutes to downtown. not a bad commute at all. "
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  • Leah E. F.
    "Bon Air is in the perfect area. I love it here and would love to settle down here. It’s a great community. "
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  • Kelli S.
    "Great neighborhood for dogs and lots of streets to walk down. Drivers ar curtious and aware. A lot of houses have fenced in yards."
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  • Kiyana B
    "I work 3 miles from my place of residence. 2 miles from the nearest shopping location. There’s restaurants, department stores, a mall, and shopping plazas near me. "
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  • Belladonna33
    "Folks are very friendly, family oriented and dog friendly. Homes are well maintained and taken care of, everyone waves and says hi. "
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  • Tisaelise
    "Dog owners would not like that there are no side walks, busy street on Pinetta, people speed on this street. "
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  • Roberthmyer
    "Several and over the years, that has grown. There is a sense of pride associated with Bon Air (the problem is people who mistake pride for narcissism, haha!)."
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  • Zakyra39
    "My commute in this area can be very challenging if you do not own a car, there isn’t any public transportation "
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  • Roczilla224
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 3 years , my kid goes to the elementary school right around the corner ."
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  • Michele
    "I’ve lived here about a year and a half now and most everybody I’ve met is very welcoming... and most everyone seems to like or have a dog too!"
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  • Me40me
    "I love having elementary and park within walking distance of my home. People are friendly and nice. Walking the dogs you see neighbors doing the same and out with their children, this is what I want in my neighborhood"
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  • Angela S.
    "I’ve lived here all my life, from kid to young adult, and it’s been great growing up here. Very safe"
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  • Me40me
    "It’s established and still continue to reinvent and stay current. Love the neighborhood and the friendly people while still being near everything and can retreat home to serenity"
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