We routinely say this about Mechanicsville – always the bridesmaid and never the bride. That is because Mechanicsville rarely ranks first in any one category compared to the other suburbs around Richmond, but due to that fact you can get a pretty good deal on a great home in this area. So don’t rule it out because it is possible that Mechanicsville could provide the perfect blend of compromise for you.
The fact that Mechanicsville isn’t as commercially dense is the biggest con to the area. You may need to visit more than one of these commercial bubbles to complete a day of running errands.
Popular Neighborhoods
Kings Charter
Ashcreek
Milestone
Giles Farm
The Bluffs at Bell Creek
School Systems
Elementary: Mechanicsville, Washington Henry, Laurel Meadow, Cold Harbor, Rural Point, Pole Green
Middle: Chickahominy, Bell Creek, Oak Knoll
High: Atlee, Mechanicsville, Hanover
Sq.Ft. Average Price
23111 – $434k, $221/SqFt (avg)
23116 – $539k, $216/SqFt (avg)
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The pros to living in Mechanicsville are that you will find cheaper real estate options, better proximity to the City of Richmond than other suburbs, and plenty of excellent community options within the area. We would say that Mechanicsville is very similar to Southern Midlothian in terms of the real estate offerings and price. The main difference is location and if Mechanicsville offers better proximity to something you need to be geographically anchored to then you should explore the area further.
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