Sandston, Richmond International Airport and Williamsburg Road are distinct parts of eastern Henrico. The area connects an established community with air travel, lodging, local services and recreation destinations such as Taylor Farm Park.
Local character
Runways, terminals, hotels, logistics and industrial sites, highway-oriented services, residential streets, schools, and parks create sharply different environments within a short distance. Noise, access controls, truck traffic, lighting, and hours may be important near employment sites, while Sandston’s residential areas have a separate community scale.
Getting around
Airport Drive, Williamsburg Road, I-64, I-295, Pocahontas Parkway, local streets, GRTC, taxis, rideshare, shuttles, and private vehicles serve different trips. Use RIC for current terminal, parking, security, airline, and ground-transportation details; use GRTC for current transit routes and alerts.
Homes, work and the exact address
Sandston-area housing includes older detached homes, subdivisions, apartments, and other residential properties near airport and corridor activity. Research noise exposure, access, zoning, drainage, utilities, road projects, school boundaries, building condition, and nearby industrial or aviation uses for the exact parcel before making a decision.
Places to know in and around Sandston, Airport & Williamsburg Road
Sandston’s community streets, the airport and Williamsburg Road serve different trips. Taylor Farm is a clear family destination; Henrico Theatre is a separate nearby Highland Springs option when the weather changes your plan.
Taylor Farm Park
200 Whiteside Road, Sandston
A family recreation destination with play and wheeled-sport areas. The County currently lists seasonal water-play closures and weather-sensitive BMX access; check the live facility notices before loading bikes or planning water play.
Henrico Theatre
305 East Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs
A clear destination for a film or live program in Highland Springs. Select the actual performance on the County theatre calendar, then check ticket availability and arrival time.
Sandston Library
23 East Williamsburg Road
A practical community stop for borrowing, research or a scheduled program. Use the branch calendar below to check the actual location, age group and registration requirements; a library program is a separate plan from a park or shopping visit.
Keep airport-terminal arrival separate from a hotel or park address. Check Taylor Farm’s current BMX and water-play notices before promising a particular activity, and choose an alternative if that facility is closed.
Schools and enrollment
Public school division: Henrico County Public Schools. Use the full residential address and the relevant school year to check elementary, middle and high school assignments. A nearby school, postal city or neighborhood name does not establish eligibility. Henrico describes its locator as a guide; obtain the official assignment from the division’s Boundaries team.
HCPS school assignment locator · Regional enrollment guide
For an official assignment, Henrico directs families to 804-652-3745 or Boundaries@henrico.k12.va.us. Save the address and school year with the answer; the online locator is a guide.
School contacts to start your research
These are nearby or area-relevant public school contacts, not a list of schools assigned to every home here and not a guaranteed feeder pattern. Confirm the exact address with the division before relying on a school name.
Check the current school-year boundary, transportation and enrollment requirements with the division. A nearby school is a research contact, not an assurance of admission for a particular address.
Civic information and local services
Local government: Henrico County. Start with the exact address to find the responsible council or supervisor district and its current contact information. Civic districts and school attendance boundaries answer different questions. Use the locality’s own meeting, planning and service pages for current decisions.
Henrico political district maps · Utilities, trash and service contacts
Next Board of Supervisors meeting and agenda. Read the agenda for the specific meeting and check the public-comment instructions before attending. Neighborhood associations and HOAs are separate from the local government; verify membership boundaries and contacts with the organization.
Before choosing an address
- Confirm the parcel’s locality, service providers and applicable neighborhood or HOA rules.
- Check the actual route to school, work, parks and everyday errands at the times you would travel.
- Use the property records linked below for assessment and zoning research; keep those figures separate from the dated market-value estimate.
Local contacts and practical decisions
For a home or business near the airport, investigate the actual parcel and its approved use rather than relying on an airport-area label. Use the airport for flight and terminal questions and Henrico for property, schools and County services.
Home values and property research
Broader-area housing context: $397,454 — Zillow’s typical home-value index for Henrico County, September 2026. View the source and its geography.
ZHVI estimates typical home value; it is not the average asking price, median closed-sale price or a tax assessment. The publisher’s geography may differ from the area covered by this guide. This figure is broader context, not a measured average for this district or corridor. No verified average for this guide’s exact boundary is claimed.
Check official property and assessment records · How to research a property
Parks, sports and activities
Use Henrico County recreation resources to compare programs and facilities, then confirm the venue, registration, age range and current availability with the organizer. A nearby facility is not a guarantee of public access or a place on a team.
Official parks and recreation resources · Sports, camps and lessons · Compare private sports lessons
Henrico library locations and programs. Use the branch’s current listing for hours, closure notices, room availability and program registration.
Food, music and an evening out
Choose a meal according to whether you are staying in Sandston or catching a flight. For a theatre outing, plan the separate trip to Nine Mile Road and confirm the performance rather than assuming airport hotels provide public entertainment.
Dining by neighborhood · Live music and DJ planning guide · Dated events and outings
Libraries and community programs
Library options to include in your local routine:
- Sandston Library — 23 East Williamsburg Road
Henrico library locations and current hours · Branch calendars and programs. Check the branch, age group, registration requirements and current opening notices before making plans. These are suggested branches, not a claim about the nearest library to every address.
Sources & useful links
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) » Henrico County, Virginia
- Public Data - Planning » Henrico County, Virginia
- Richmond International Airport
- Taylor Farm Park » Henrico County, Virginia
- Bus Routes -GRTC
- HCPS school assignment locator
- Henrico political district maps
- Official property records
- Official parks and recreation
- Zillow — Henrico County housing values
Events and outings
Upcoming options in Henrico County. Venue addresses are listed below; city and county listings may require a trip beyond this neighborhood. Check the organizer’s page for changes before leaving.
Elsewhere in Henrico County
Lead On: strategy, vision and long-term thinking
Thu, November 12, 2026 · 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Eastern
Dominion Energy–Innsbrook, 5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060
A leadership workshop and networking session for graduates of ChamberRVA’s Leadership Lab and Leadership Unscripted. The audience restriction matters: this is an alumni program.
Free for Leadership Lab/Leadership Unscripted alumni only; registration closes November 11 at 3 p.m. Eastern.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Volunteer tree care at Brook Road Neighborhood Park
Fri, November 13, 2026 · 9:00 am–11:00 am Eastern
Brook Road Neighborhood Park, 7207 Brook Road, Richmond postal address, VA 23227
Help maintain the Brook Road Neighborhood Park trees during a two-hour volunteer session. Tools are supplied; register through the county’s volunteer link. Plan ahead because the park has no bathrooms.
Volunteer sign-up through CF Engage; fee not stated.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Glover Park Community Paw-ty
Sun, November 15, 2026 · 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Eastern
Glover Park, 11217 Greenwood Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059
Explore Glover Park’s new playground, dog park and trails during the county’s community opening celebration. Check the organizer’s page before heading out for any changes.
County public invitation. The event page does not state a fee or registration requirement; no free-admission claim is made.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Deep Bottom Park community meeting
Mon, November 16, 2026 · 5:30 pm–7:00 pm Eastern
Varina Area Library, 1875 New Market Road, Henrico, VA 23231
Review proposed Deep Bottom Park improvements and share feedback at Varina Library. Plans concern the boat ramp, shelter, shoreline and trail; these are proposals, not newly opened amenities.
County public meeting invitation; attend at the library, not at Deep Bottom Park. No registration requirement is listed.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Looking further ahead in Henrico County
Henrico Business Fair
Thu, December 3, 2026 · 9:00 am–11:00 am Eastern
Henrico Sports & Events Center, 1 All Star Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23059
Business and property owners can meet county and state resource providers in an open-house setting. A 10 a.m. panel and Spanish-English interpretation make this a practical stop for owners comparing available support.
Free. Registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Christmas at Clarke-Palmore House
Sun, December 6, 2026 · 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Eastern
Clarke-Palmore House Museum, 904 McCoul Street, Henrico, VA 23231
A family afternoon at the decorated historic house includes crafts, games, train rides and a Santa visit. The county also lists antique cars, refreshments and a fire pit for s’mores.
County public invitation; no fee or registration requirement stated. Check the official event page before visiting.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Henrico Pops Chorus holiday concert
Tue, December 8, 2026 · 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Eastern
Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA 23075
Hear the Henrico Pops Chorus at Henrico Theatre for an evening of seasonal music. The county lists Jennifer Grundy as director and Sarah Cothern as accompanist.
County public concert invitation; fee and reservation details are not stated. Check with the theatre using the official event page.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
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