Why this home stands out
Land this size, this close to the urban core, almost never surfaces in Richmond. At 0.68 acres, 1920 Carter Street gives you genuine breathing room — enough to design from scratch, phase a build, or simply hold a meaningful piece of the city. The North Bank Trail and Texas Beach are literally a tenth of a mile away, and Maymont's 100 acres of gardens and river views sit less than half a mile up the road. Proximity to green space at this scale is the real differentiator here.
ALL OTHERS AREA 152 and the Richmond real estate market
Carter Street sits in the Byrd Park and Maymont corridor of Richmond — a stretch of the city where early-twentieth-century architecture, mature tree canopy, and serious park infrastructure all converge. Richmond, Virginia is a city that rewards people who look past the surface: a compact, walkable grid layered over dramatic river topography, with a food and arts culture that punches well above its size. This particular pocket of the Southside-adjacent west end feels residential and grounded, yet you're genuinely close to everything. The James River is not a distant amenity here — it's a daily presence. Cyclists, trail runners, and kayakers treat the North Bank Trail as a backyard commute. City parks, independent restaurants, and neighborhood coffee shops fill the gaps, giving the area a lived-in energy that newer suburban corridors rarely replicate.
What's nearby
Step outside and the options stack up fast. North Bank Trail and Texas Beach are just 0.1 miles away — one of Richmond's best river access points for hiking, swimming, and watching the rapids. Maymont, a beloved 100-acre historic estate and nature center, is 0.4 miles out, as is the Reedy Creek Trailhead for deeper trail access. When you're ready to eat, Eggs & Shine, Zombie Pizza, and Laura Lee's are all within a mile — a solid neighborhood lineup of local spots that regulars genuinely love. Daily errands and the broader Carytown retail corridor are a short drive east.
For different buyers
For first-time buyers
Building on your own lot in Richmond is one of the most deliberate ways to enter homeownership — and 0.68 acres at 1920 Carter Street gives you the canvas to do it right. Families comparing Richmond land and lots for sale will find it hard to match this combination of size, location, and immediate access to parks and trails.
For buyers drawn to character
If cookie-cutter construction has never appealed to you, raw land is where the conversation starts. A 0.68-acre parcel in a neighborhood defined by historic homes, river greenways, and independent restaurants is the kind of find that lets you build something genuinely your own — on a block that already has character baked in.
More buyer questions
What can you build on 1920 Carter Street in Richmond?
The parcel is zoned within the City of Richmond jurisdiction, and permitted uses depend on the applicable zoning designation — a local land-use attorney or the City of Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review can confirm allowable structures, setbacks, and density before you commit.
How far is 1920 Carter Street from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 100 minutes from this address, making it a long daily commute — buyers with ties to that installation typically look closer to Williamsburg.
Is 1920 Carter Street in a flood zone?
Given the proximity to the James River, flood zone status is an important due-diligence item for this parcel — the FloodRisk tile on this page provides the current FEMA designation.
Where is the nearest trail access from 1920 Carter Street?
North Bank Trail and Texas Beach are just 0.1 miles from the property, giving you some of Richmond's most popular river trail access essentially at the end of the street.
Are utilities already available at this lot?
Utility availability — including water, sewer, gas, and electric connections — should be confirmed directly with the City of Richmond and the relevant utility providers as part of your pre-purchase due diligence.
Ready to walk the lot and talk through what's possible at 1920 Carter Street? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market and are happy to help you think it through.
