Belle Summit
600 Cowardin Ave,
Richmond, VA 23224
$856 - $1,178 Plus Fees
1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Area Guide
Swansboro Richmond, VA
A quiet community on the cusp of an active downtown center
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Community
Across the James River from Richmond's City Center district rests the residential neighborhood of Swansboro. Commuters from this area only need to drive for two miles on Interstate 360 to reach Downtown Richmond for work or leisure. This neighborly community consists largely of small, renovated bungalows, but there are low-rise apartments available to rent as well. Swansboro's location puts it in easy reach of many of the city's green spaces. Renters can travel to nearby Forest Hill Park to shop at the South of the James Market. Locals often gather at the park to bird watch, play tennis, or have a picnic. Next door to Forest Hill Park lies James River Park, another excellent option for annual festivals and other recreational activities.
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Swansboro - Richmond, VA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Swansboro - Richmond, VA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Swansboro - Richmond, VA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Swansboro - Richmond, VA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Reviews of Swansboro - Richmond, VA
Niche Reviews 
4 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
it seems good not much crime in my area
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- James River Parks
- Forest Hill Park
- Richmond Canal
- Maymont House & Park
- Byrd Park
Airports
- Richmond International
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