The Randolph neighborhood, originally known as Sydney or the “Black West End,” was first built as a neighborhood for Black Henrico residents in the 1800s.
Randolph was annexed by the City of Richmond in 1867, in the aftermath of the Civil War. By the early 1900s, small bungalows were being advertised and sold to Black Richmonders in the neighborhood.
Through redlining and segregation, the neighborhood’s housing stock and infrastructure were allowed to decline until it reached “slum conditions,” which were then targeted for urban renewal in the 1970s. In conjunction with the Downtown Expressway (VA-195) cutting the neighborhood off from the wealthy Fan District, much of the area was seized, condemned, and demolished.
Neighbors whose properties were taken were promised homeownership and relocation grants, but RRHA did not follow through on the promise. Instead, RRHA set about building new suburban-style homes and utilitarian garden apartments, erasing the historic fabric of the neighborhood. They renamed it Randolph after Black educator Virginia E. Randolph.
After more than 40 years and in the fallout of the 2008 recession, many RRHA homes and lots in Randolph were left vacant and abandoned. In 2017, the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust and project:HOMES joined together to help rehabilitate these homes into affordable homeownership opportunities once more.
Jacquelin Court $165,000 4 beds/2 baths 1,362 sq. ft. This gorgeous renovation features 4 bedrooms. 2 full baths and almost 1,500SF of living space as well as a larger side deck off of the eat in area in the kitchen! Enjoy mature tress providing great shade and in the...
Sumpter Street $165,000 2 bed/2 bath 977 sq. ft. This cute bungalow in the heart of the Randolph Community is conveniently located around the corner from Maymont Park, The James River and near VCU. This 2 bedroom 2 bath home with just under 1,000SF and has been...
Jacquelin Street $160,000 3 bed/2 bath 1,484 sq. ft. This gorgeous renovation features a larger side deck off of the eat-in area in the kitchen. Enjoy mature tress providing great shade and in the heart of Randolph with VCU and the Fan right around the corner as well...
This cute bungalow in the heart of the Randolph Community is conveniently located around the corner from Maymont Park, The James River and near VCU. This 2 bedroom 2 bath home with just under 1,000SF and has been renovated from the studs with all new systems and...
A newly rehabbed property! 2 bedrooms $132,000 A partnership with Habitat for Humanity. These homes are for those making 80% AMI (Area Median Income) or lower.
910 Square Feet | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath Fantastically renovated Cape in a wonderful neighborhood just a few box from Texas Beach and the James River. This home has a brand new roof, all new HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, insulation, flooring, kitchen, and bath....
1,287 Square Feet | 4 Bedroom | 2 Baths This gorgeous renovation features 4 bedrooms 2 baths and 1,287 SF and is located in the Randolph neighborhood. Enjoy a quick walk to the James River Park system or a bike ride to The Fan in minutes from your front door.. Enjoy...
1,091 Square Feet | 2 Bedroom | 2 Baths This gorgeous renovation features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and almost 1,100SF of living space as well as a nice sized covered rear porch overlooking the larger back yard with alley access and off street parking. Enjoy mature...
A rehabbed property! 2 bedrooms $132,000 A partnership with Habitat for Humanity. These homes are for those making 80% AMI (Area Median Income) or lower.
MWCLT does not have any homes in this neighborhood currently under construction or rehabilitation. However, any of our occupied homes in the neighborhood can be re-sold at any time to approved MWCLT applicants.
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Jacquelin Court $165,000 4 beds/2 baths 1,362 sq. ft. This gorgeous renovation features 4 bedrooms. 2 full baths and almost 1,500SF of living space as well as a larger side deck off of the eat in area in the kitchen! Enjoy mature tress providing great shade and in the...
Sumpter Street $165,000 2 bed/2 bath 977 sq. ft. This cute bungalow in the heart of the Randolph Community is conveniently located around the corner from Maymont Park, The James River and near VCU. This 2 bedroom 2 bath home with just under 1,000SF and has been...
Jacquelin Street $160,000 3 bed/2 bath 1,484 sq. ft. This gorgeous renovation features a larger side deck off of the eat-in area in the kitchen. Enjoy mature tress providing great shade and in the heart of Randolph with VCU and the Fan right around the corner as well...
This cute bungalow in the heart of the Randolph Community is conveniently located around the corner from Maymont Park, The James River and near VCU. This 2 bedroom 2 bath home with just under 1,000SF and has been renovated from the studs with all new systems and...
A newly rehabbed property! 2 bedrooms $132,000 A partnership with Habitat for Humanity. These homes are for those making 80% AMI (Area Median Income) or lower.
910 Square Feet | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath Fantastically renovated Cape in a wonderful neighborhood just a few box from Texas Beach and the James River. This home has a brand new roof, all new HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, insulation, flooring, kitchen, and bath....
1,287 Square Feet | 4 Bedroom | 2 Baths This gorgeous renovation features 4 bedrooms 2 baths and 1,287 SF and is located in the Randolph neighborhood. Enjoy a quick walk to the James River Park system or a bike ride to The Fan in minutes from your front door.. Enjoy...
1,091 Square Feet | 2 Bedroom | 2 Baths This gorgeous renovation features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and almost 1,100SF of living space as well as a nice sized covered rear porch overlooking the larger back yard with alley access and off street parking. Enjoy mature...
A rehabbed property! 2 bedrooms $132,000 A partnership with Habitat for Humanity. These homes are for those making 80% AMI (Area Median Income) or lower.