Westhampton is a West Richmond neighborhood identity, while Libbie–Grove is a widely used commercial and dining label centered around the Libbie Avenue and Grove Avenue area. Together they form a useful local hub for homes, restaurants, retailers, medical and professional services, schools, churches, and activity connected with nearby institutions. The streets remain smaller in scale than Downtown’s major commercial districts, but the area draws users from beyond its immediate residential blocks. Public labels can overlap with other neighborhood, postal, and county perceptions.
Local character
Westhampton and Libbie–Grove combine residential streets, established homes, small commercial blocks, restaurants, shops, schools, churches, and service businesses in a compact West Richmond setting. The area can feel quiet on nearby residential blocks and more active around dining, shopping, school, and institutional destinations. That mix creates a walkable local-center experience in some locations while parking, delivery needs, pedestrian crossings, business access, and local vehicle circulation remain important in others.
Getting around
Libbie Avenue, Grove Avenue, Patterson Avenue, Three Chopt Road, nearby interstate connections, GRTC routes, sidewalks, and neighborhood streets serve the area. Restaurant, retail, school, church, and institutional activity can affect parking and traffic at different times. Routes and local service conditions change, so users should check the exact destination, posted parking rules, current transit information, construction, and event conditions before traveling.
Homes, work and the exact address
The area includes detached homes, apartments, commercial storefronts, institutional properties, and older buildings adapted for current uses. Renovation history, parking, signs, accessibility, deliveries, trees, drainage, and proximity to busy destinations can affect an individual property. Review the exact parcel, City jurisdiction, permits, utilities, governing documents, historic status, and planned nearby work before relying on the Westhampton or Libbie–Grove label.
Places to know in and around Westhampton & Libbie–Grove
Use the Libbie and Grove commercial area for errands and a meal, with West End Library as a community resource. Mary Munford Playground is another local stop; VMFA is a separate cultural outing farther east.
Mary Munford Playground
211 Westmoreland Street
Use this City-listed outdoor space as a separate stop from Libbie and Grove shopping. Check signs and current permitted uses on arrival; nearby school facilities and public recreation areas can have different access rules.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
The art museum is a major neighborhood anchor. Choose an exhibition or a short visit rather than trying to cover every gallery; check current visitor notices and any exhibition-specific ticket requirements.
West End Library
5420 Patterson Avenue
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.
Avoid combining every destination into one assumed walking loop. Check crossings, parking restrictions and the exact entrance for your chosen business. Allow a separate journey for the museum.
Schools and enrollment
Public school division: Richmond 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.
RPS enrollment and school locator · Regional enrollment guide
For enrollment help, contact enrollrps@rvaschools.net. The RPS enrollment page includes the school directory; check the school’s own contact page after confirming the address assignment.
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: City of Richmond. 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.
Find your Richmond City Council district · Utilities, trash and service contacts
Council meetings, agendas and minutes. 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
Check the City–Henrico boundary when a listing uses a broad West End or Westhampton description. A Richmond mailing address is not enough to establish City services or RPS enrollment. Business signage and residential exterior work also need parcel-specific review.
Home values and property research
Broader-area housing context: $365,737 — Zillow’s typical home-value index for Richmond City, 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 City of Richmond 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
Richmond library branches and hours. Use the branch’s current listing for hours, closure notices, room availability and program registration.
Food, music and an evening out
Plan a Libbie and Grove meal by the individual restaurant’s hours and reservation policy. For a performance farther afield, leave time to travel and park at the actual venue rather than treating a West End address as one compact nightlife district.
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:
- West End Library — 5420 Patterson Avenue
Richmond library branches 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
- Master Plan | Richmond
- Interactive Mapping Tools | Richmond
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) » Henrico County, Virginia
- Historic Preservation | Richmond
- FloodplainManagement | Richmond
- Henrico County Real Estate Data & Disclaimer » Henrico County, Virginia
- Bus Routes -GRTC
- Neighborhoods | Open Data Portal | City of Richmond, Virginia
- RPS enrollment and school locator
- Find your Richmond City Council district
- Official property records
- Official parks and recreation
- Zillow — Richmond City housing values
Events and outings
Upcoming options in Richmond. 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 Richmond
VCU men vs. NJIT
Wed, November 11, 2026 · 7:00 pm start Eastern
Siegel Center, Richmond, Virginia
VCU hosts NJIT in a men’s basketball home game. Use the official team schedule and ticket office to confirm access before making plans.
Official VCU ticket office provides public ticket access; current seat availability and prices are not quoted.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
VCU women vs. Virginia Tech
Thu, November 12, 2026 · 6:00 pm start Eastern
Siegel Center, Richmond, Virginia
VCU hosts Virginia Tech in a women’s basketball home game. Use the official team schedule and ticket office to confirm access before making plans.
Official VCU ticket office provides public ticket access; current seat availability and prices are not quoted.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Come Sail Away yacht-rock party with DJ Captain Max Power
Fri, November 13, 2026 · 8:00 pm start Eastern
The Broadberry, 2729 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
An adults-only DJ night at The Broadberry. The linked official ticket page gives the event and doors time as 8 p.m.; no finish time is supplied.
Ages 18+; ticket required. Official seller displayed $23.14 advance including fees/tax on November 9; price and availability can change. Doors: 20:00 Eastern.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Richmond Marathon race morning
Sat, November 14, 2026 · 7:00 am start Eastern
Marathon start: 4th and Broad Streets, Richmond, Virginia
Plan a spectator morning downtown: the marathon starts at 7 a.m. at Fourth and Broad, the half marathon at 7:15 at Eighth and Broad, and the 8K at 7:30 between Sixth and Seventh on Broad. All three races are sold out; use the organizer’s current course and access information before setting out.
Marathon, half marathon and 8K registration are sold out as checked November 9. This is a spectator-planning listing, not an offer of race entry.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Eddie 9V with Leroy From The North
Sat, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 pm start Eastern
The Broadberry, 2729 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Make an evening of this Broadberry bill: doors open at 7 p.m. and the listed performance starts at 8 p.m. Most admission is standing-room general admission; seating is not guaranteed.
All ages under the venue’s stated policy. Ticket required; advance total $33.69 including fees/tax displayed November 9. Price and availability can change. Doors: 19:00 Eastern.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
VCU women vs. North Carolina Central
Mon, November 16, 2026 · 6:00 pm start Eastern
Siegel Center, Richmond, Virginia
VCU hosts North Carolina Central at the Siegel Center. Confirm tickets and arena entry information before heading to campus; the team schedule gives a 6 p.m. tipoff.
Official VCU ticket office provides public ticket access; current seat availability and prices are not quoted.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Virginia Union women vs. Shepherd
Tue, November 17, 2026 · 5:30 pm start Eastern
Barco-Stevens Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union hosts Shepherd in women’s basketball at Barco-Stevens Hall. This is a Richmond home game; check the school schedule and ticket policy for any game-day changes.
Official ticket page lists basketball general admission at $20; VUU students with school ID admitted free. Verify current availability and any game-specific terms.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Virginia Union women vs. Bluefield State
Thu, November 19, 2026 · 5:30 pm start Eastern
Barco-Stevens Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union hosts Bluefield State in women’s basketball at Barco-Stevens Hall. This is a Richmond home game; check the school schedule and ticket policy for any game-day changes.
Official ticket page lists basketball general admission at $20; VUU students with school ID admitted free. Verify current availability and any game-specific terms.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Virginia Union men vs. Bluefield State
Thu, November 19, 2026 · 7:30 pm start Eastern
Barco-Stevens Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union hosts Bluefield State in men’s basketball at Barco-Stevens Hall. This is a Richmond home game; check the school schedule and ticket policy for any game-day changes.
Official ticket page lists basketball general admission at $20; VUU students with school ID admitted free. Verify current availability and any game-specific terms.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Kendall Street Company: Turkey Jam with Big Fancy
Fri, November 20, 2026 · 8:00 pm start Eastern
The Broadberry, 2729 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Make an evening of this Broadberry bill: doors open at 7 p.m. and the listed performance starts at 8 p.m. Most admission is standing-room general admission; seating is not guaranteed.
All ages under the venue’s stated policy. Ticket required; advance total $31.26 including fees/tax displayed November 9. Price and availability can change. Doors: 19:00 Eastern.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Richmond LGBTQ Chamber Friendsgiving potluck
Sat, November 21, 2026 · 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Eastern
Nest Realty, 221 S Robinson Street, Richmond, VA 23220
A casual community lunch offers a less formal way to meet other Richmond professionals and neighbors. Bring a dish to share; the Chamber provides an entrée and tableware.
Free and open to everyone; organizer registration available.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Virginia Union women vs. Winston-Salem State
Sat, November 21, 2026 · 2:00 pm start Eastern
Barco-Stevens Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union hosts Winston-Salem State in women’s basketball at Barco-Stevens Hall. This is a Richmond home game; check the school schedule and ticket policy for any game-day changes.
Official ticket page lists basketball general admission at $20; VUU students with school ID admitted free. Verify current availability and any game-specific terms.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Virginia Union men vs. Winston-Salem State
Sat, November 21, 2026 · 4:00 pm start Eastern
Barco-Stevens Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union hosts Winston-Salem State in men’s basketball at Barco-Stevens Hall. This is a Richmond home game; check the school schedule and ticket policy for any game-day changes.
Official ticket page lists basketball general admission at $20; VUU students with school ID admitted free. Verify current availability and any game-specific terms.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Looking further ahead in Richmond
Coffee & Community at Gold Lion
Fri, December 4, 2026 · 8:00 am–9:00 am Eastern
Gold Lion Community Cafe, 1012 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224
A separately dated December session of the Chamber’s morning meetup. Members and guests can connect over complimentary drip coffee; food is sold separately.
Free to members and nonmembers; registration link on the organizer page.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
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