Scott's Addition

Mostly new and recently-built condos, lofts, and townhouses in converted warehouses and ground-up infill construction. Very few traditional single-family detached homes inside the boundary.

Most of what you will tour is condo and townhouse product, much of it new or recently built, so read the HOA and the building before you read the unit. Warranty, fees, and reserves matter as much as finishes here. Demand stays high because people want to live where the breweries and restaurants are. Know the difference between a well-run building and a flashy one.

You are selling lifestyle and low maintenance to a buyer who wants to walk to food and drink. Lead with proximity, finishes, and the building's amenities and HOA health. Pricing is competitive because new inventory keeps coming, so condition, parking, and a clean HOA story are what separate your unit from the next one. Turnkey wins in Scott's Addition.

You live inside Richmond's brewery and food district, where most of what you want is a walk away. It is energetic, social, and built for people who go out. The trade is that you give up yards and historic character for convenience and newness. People who pick Scott's Addition want the city's most active corner as their backyard.

• You want a low-maintenance condo or townhouse close to the breweries and restaurants you'll actually visit.
• You don't need a yard or extensive outdoor space.
• You value walkability to food, drink, and entertainment over historic architecture.

Scott's Addition is the easiest neighborhood to fall for on a Saturday night and the one where you most need to look past the vibe. The building and the HOA matter more than the finishes, because that is what you actually own long term. Buy the well-run building, not just the cool unit.