Richmond, VA

The Fan

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$200K - $5.1M
For Sale on Trulia:
38 homes
Rent:
$737 - $4.2K
For Rent on Trulia:
398 homes
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What Locals Say about The Fan

At least 211 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say parking is easy

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say kids play outside

  • 47 % Say car is needed

  • 46 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 43 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say it's quiet

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  • Helga
    "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."
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  • Katie Lynn
    "It’s a beautiful sight to walk around, lots of grass but in pockets. Monument ave is a good strip to run with your dog on grass"
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  • Cody Nystrom
    "The Halloween is very good in this neighborhood and the neighbors are very friendly. It is also extremely close to the public elementary being one block away"
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  • Reshelle Johnson
    "The area is full of life in the heart of the fan/ carytown, Vcu, and museum district. It’s safe to say that a lot has changed and it mostly for the better."
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  • Y8cdhryfmp
    "To everything honestly it’s a good place if you have vehicle or don’t have a vehicle you can catch the bus"
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  • Davebenz
    "I lived here 7-8 years ago and it was wonderful then. Even better now. So many great restaurants, art galleries, parks and other things to do. And now it is right on a bus line, which is so convenient. And only about 5 blocks to VCU, too. Would love to live there again!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Location. Location. Location. Wonderful neighborhood with quick and easy access to great restaurants and parks"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great mix of housing, restaurants, other businesses. Beautiful houses, gardens and parks. Easy walking to multiple museums. "
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  • Trulia User
    "6 years and still love it! Friendly neighborhood and great location . Recommend The Fan to everyone "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of churches and parks in the neighborhood within walking distance. The houses are decorated for Christmas. Great place for walks. People walking dogs. Friendly area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are beautiful museums and sidewalks are good for strollers. Lots of dog walking and close to shops and restaurants. "
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  • Ryan_rindone
    "Not much parking. Fun area to live and lots of things to do but it is getting dangerous. Gets busy when school is in session. "
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  • Betsy2220
    "The neighborhood is safe, people are vey friendly while respecting privacy. Love walking to restaurants and markets."
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  • Betsy2220
    "Dog owners are friendly and 95% pick up after their dogs. Great place to walk. Ok dog park within a short drive."
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  • Catelyn S.
    "Not a lot of grass for dogs or area to roam. Must take them to the park. It’s a friendly neighborhood to walk dogs though "
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  • Michael M.
    "Historic Richmond with beautiful large houses. Mostly wealthy people love in this area or recently graduated kids living with friends"
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  • Malena L.
    "Trick or treating, halloween parade, teacher parades, civic association meetings, election notifications "
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  • Ashleymariew99
    "Beautiful area. Very welcoming. You can walk anywhere you need to go. Food & shops on nearly every block. "
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  • Rachel M.
    "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"
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  • Becker.household
    "to many dog owners don't clean up after their pet, lots of green spaces for them to run around, dog parks, pocket parks. "
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  • Endofjourneylilly
    "Ultimate walking neighborhood. Peppered with privately owned fabulous businesses.. the Fan takes its holidays very seriously. Absolutely awesome neighborhood. Oh, and huge gardening community!"
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  • Donna W.
    "Lovely, diverse neighborhood close to museums, parks, VCU and lots of cultural activities. Parents are very involved in the local elementary schools."
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  • Francine S.
    "This neighborhood is very dog friendly but, there is no dog park within walking distance. It would be nice to have one. "
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  • Henry A.
    "Dog owners are very common here, so residents don’t pay much attention when your pet slows near their property. All owners here are good about picking up after their pooches, so you aren’t viewed with suspicion. "
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  • Jamie T.
    "I work from home, but when I did commute there were seldom any issues outside of a random race or festival."
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  • michelle c
    "People are generally friendly, and stay to themselves. They take care of their properties and it’s a safe place to walk at night. "
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  • Anne H. S.
    "It’s fun, cute, there’s lots of good restaurants within walking distance and everyone is friendly. Nausbgb dnancid"
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  • Patrice
    "The Fan is a great place to live—great neighbors, charming architecture, and walkable to so many wonderful restaurants, museums, parks, and music venues. "
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  • Ryan W.
    "It’s really safe and family oriented. There’s always a ton of parking and people are very friendly. "
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  • Martilbeller
    "I work from home as a consultant so I do not have a commute. But any commute in Richmond is easy. There is public transportation avIlBle. "
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  • Ashleynlowry
    "Halloween on Hanover, Strawberry Festival, various Boulevard festivals, lots of great stuff to do around here!! "
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  • Warewolvves
    "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"
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