Why this home stands out
Vacant land this close to Maymont and the North Bank Trail simply doesn't surface often in Richmond. At 0.68 acres, the parcel offers genuine breathing room inside the city limits — enough space to design from the ground up without the constraints of an existing footprint. Whether your vision is a custom single-family home, a garden estate, or a long-term hold in an appreciating urban corridor, the canvas here is unusually wide.
ALL OTHERS AREA 152 and the Richmond real estate market
Carter Street sits within Richmond's Area 152 designation, a stretch of the city's Near West End that runs along the northern edge of the James River. The surrounding blocks carry the kind of quiet, established character that comes from decades of mature tree canopy, brick sidewalks, and neighbors who actually know each other. Richmond itself is Virginia's capital city — compact enough to feel personal, large enough to offer genuine cultural depth. The Fan District and Carytown are both within a short drive, bringing independent restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques into easy reach. The James River corridor here is one of Richmond's defining geographic features, threading parks, trails, and natural scenery through an otherwise urban setting. Living near 1920 Carter ST means you're anchored in a part of Richmond where the outdoors and the city grid genuinely overlap — a combination that defines the best of what this city has to offer.
What's nearby
The North Bank Trail and Texas Beach are just 0.1 miles away — a two-minute walk to river access, trail running, and some of Richmond's best natural scenery. Maymont, the 100-acre Victorian estate and public park, is 0.3 miles out, and the Maymont Japanese Garden sits at the same distance for a quieter afternoon escape. For fitness, Pull Up Bars gym is 0.9 miles away. Daily errands and dining options along the Carytown and Boulevard corridors are a short drive in either direction, keeping convenience well within reach.
For different buyers
For families upgrading
Families who've outgrown cookie-cutter floor plans often arrive at the same conclusion: build what you actually need. A 0.68-acre lot in Richmond gives you the space to do exactly that — design the layout, the yard, the garage configuration — all of it. And with Maymont's trails and open green space less than a half mile away, the neighborhood itself does a lot of the heavy lifting for family life.
For buyers drawn to character
For buyers who want something genuinely their own, land is the ultimate starting point. At 1920 Carter ST, you're not inheriting someone else's renovation decisions or working around a floor plan that almost fits. You're starting from scratch on nearly three-quarters of an acre, in a Richmond neighborhood defined by mature character and river proximity — the kind of address that earns its reputation over generations, not listing cycles.
More buyer questions
What can be built on 1920 Carter ST in Richmond?
Permitted uses depend on the City of Richmond's zoning designation for this parcel — a zoning verification letter from the city's Department of Planning and Development Review will confirm allowable uses, setbacks, and density before any plans are drawn.
How far is 1920 Carter ST from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 100 minutes from this address, making it a longer commute for active-duty personnel stationed there — worth factoring in if daily base access is a priority.
Is 1920 Carter ST in a flood zone?
Given the parcel's proximity to the James River, flood zone status is an important due-diligence item — FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and a local surveyor can confirm the specific designation for this lot.
Where is the nearest park to 1920 Carter ST?
The North Bank Trail and Texas Beach are just 0.1 miles away, and Maymont's 100-acre grounds are 0.3 miles out — making this one of the better-positioned parcels in the city for outdoor access.
Are utilities available at 1920 Carter ST?
Utility availability — including water, sewer, gas, and electric connections — should be confirmed with the City of Richmond and relevant utility providers as part of standard land due diligence before purchase.
Curious about what's possible at 1920 Carter ST? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out and let's talk through your vision for the land.
