A rendering of the planned three-story townhomes. (Courtesy Vertical Builders)
Another infill townhome project is taking shape in the city.
Vertical Builders recently began construction of The Grove on Hamilton, a six-townhome development at 3800 Grove Ave., a 0.3-acre lot at the northwest corner of Grove and North Hamilton Street near the Museum District.
The company, founded in 2006 by Ryan Sedwick, bought the plot last September for $750,000 and razed a house that had been on the land.
Jennifer Jinnette, Vertical Builders’ director of sales and marketing, said the company sees the location as convenient and desired.
“Our townhomes are three stories each, and start at 2,187 finished square feet, and go up to over 2,800 square feet,” Jinnette said.
The site is just west of the Mount Vernon Condominiums, visible in the distance. (Mike Platania photo)
Each townhome is planned to include a second-level porch, with the option to add a third-story covered porch as well.
Vertical Builders is handling the design, construction and sales of The Grove on Hamilton. Jinnette said the units are projected to be listed starting around $650,000. The project’s cost was not disclosed.
Jinnette said Vertical Builders is also working on a pair of single-family communities in Goochland totaling 46 lots, as well as projects in Powhatan, Tappahannock and along Lake Anna in Louisa County. The company builds around 50 homes throughout the region annually.
Infill development of lots throughout the city has been popular among local developers in recent years. Builders like Eagle Construction of VA and Canvas Development recently hit milestones on infill projects in Monroe Ward and Oregon Hill, respectively, and more townhomes are planned to fill in lots in Shockoe Bottom and the Fan.
A few blocks east along Grove Avenue is the former Windsor Senior Living facility that a Georgia-based developer is planning to raze and replace with a six-story, 250-unit apartment building. The city approved that project in the spring. It’s unclear when construction is set to begin.
A rendering of the planned three-story townhomes. (Courtesy Vertical Builders)
Another infill townhome project is taking shape in the city.
Vertical Builders recently began construction of The Grove on Hamilton, a six-townhome development at 3800 Grove Ave., a 0.3-acre lot at the northwest corner of Grove and North Hamilton Street near the Museum District.
The company, founded in 2006 by Ryan Sedwick, bought the plot last September for $750,000 and razed a house that had been on the land.
Jennifer Jinnette, Vertical Builders’ director of sales and marketing, said the company sees the location as convenient and desired.
“Our townhomes are three stories each, and start at 2,187 finished square feet, and go up to over 2,800 square feet,” Jinnette said.
The site is just west of the Mount Vernon Condominiums, visible in the distance. (Mike Platania photo)
Each townhome is planned to include a second-level porch, with the option to add a third-story covered porch as well.
Vertical Builders is handling the design, construction and sales of The Grove on Hamilton. Jinnette said the units are projected to be listed starting around $650,000. The project’s cost was not disclosed.
Jinnette said Vertical Builders is also working on a pair of single-family communities in Goochland totaling 46 lots, as well as projects in Powhatan, Tappahannock and along Lake Anna in Louisa County. The company builds around 50 homes throughout the region annually.
Infill development of lots throughout the city has been popular among local developers in recent years. Builders like Eagle Construction of VA and Canvas Development recently hit milestones on infill projects in Monroe Ward and Oregon Hill, respectively, and more townhomes are planned to fill in lots in Shockoe Bottom and the Fan.
A few blocks east along Grove Avenue is the former Windsor Senior Living facility that a Georgia-based developer is planning to raze and replace with a six-story, 250-unit apartment building. The city approved that project in the spring. It’s unclear when construction is set to begin.
Very creative name for this project.
Assuming that is sarcasm.
Yep. “Naming” a development that is not a destination is a bit of a silly thing generally. You got the old trailer parks named Presidential Estates, etc… you got your europhile place names “______ on ______” or “_______ at______”, etc… I have some Persian friends originally from Iran who live in an expensive suburban SFH development north of Toronto that has all kinds of snooty English street names like “Steeplechase Lane” even though the only Europeans who live in the neighborhood are Russian immigrants. “Creativity” is not often mixed in the batter, perhaps the bankers don’t like it. And, as… Read more »
Thanks,glad to have that info.
LOL!
I would humbly propose that each townhouse have one principal material, rather than dividing them up in this way… just my two cents.
I can see your point about one principal material, but taking brick up another level would incur significant costs with the steel required to carry the weight.
Three story brick buildings need steel to hold them up? Is that a new code requirement?
Turning west end of RVA into Arlington. Stop already
Sigh.
This spot is a nice LOCATION, but the current housing is hardly either the best use or very interesting as-is. Indeed, it is ALREADY “Arlington” around there, and actually much of the west end is boring small houses that cost a LOT (I should know, since I, bullish on the area, looked at the prices and decided they were already too rich.)
If we turn into the good version of arlington, that would be great. Cities need density
I think what Frank is talking about is the area you are approving of. I think it makes sense for that particular area of the West End to get a bit more dense. There are a lot of older single family homes still in Arlington, at least when I was last there about 20 years ago…
We have a light-year’s worth of development to go before we even remotely approach something akin to “turning the West End into Arlington”.
I’d far rather have some nice townhomes on that corner than yet another vacant lot.
Indeed.
Sad to say it looks like it’s heading that way. With the influx of people moving from NOVA to RVA.. compound with the lack of inventory
Well, we COULD strive to be more like Jackson, Mississippi — they aren’t growing, right? Charleston, WV anyone????
While these do not offer much in the way of curb appeal they’ll suit the area fine. What I don’t get is how they land on $650k starting price given comps nearby. I’d imagine these going for north of $750k.
with the usual “upgrades” they will be $750k +
I was surprised to see that low of an entry point myself for that area.
I’m all about infill and new housing but could we get something more attractive? The location and need will have them sold quickly but we’re stuck looking at that blah design.
money. I like more attractive, but it costs more. And then the prices will be higher. And then people will complain about that.
That said, it would be nice if people building tried harder
THANK YOU for saying this for me — the amount of people who seem to think that better comes for free on these boards is insane!
For 650k people are already going to complain about price, but for that price they should also expect a much better looking product.
Well, let’s think about this for a minute. The look is not that bad; there’s some masonry; windows look nice… how much SHOULD it cost to live in New construction on the West End? Not so great rotting and leaky structures in Carytown go for more. And, consider all these hard to maintain clapboard and wooden shashed window buildings—- many look darn plain—- I bet if they just put little porticos around the doors the hate would go away…. Interestingly that is what the 1950s suburbs were built to allow — cheap price point where a family could get a… Read more »
Que the mob of people saying “Greedy Developers only building for Rich People” in three….two….
These are some modern tenements. 2023 Brutalism.
You don’t think this a BIT of an exaggeration??? Where are the facade mounted fire escapes????
Very unattractive-looking townhomes- and they do not fit into any of the architecture in the neighborhood.
Huh?
You are saying these should be stand alone Cape Cods, or big boring three story apt houses?
I think they will fit in okay. It’s not like it’s in the Banker’s Georgian neighborhoods.
No…but something that doesn’t look like this. There are several great looking modern places throughout the fan that look great…Thompson near Broad and over by Retreat are a couple that come to mind. These just don’t look quality. Hoping time will tell because we need the housing options just not mediocre looking ones. It’s too Short Pump looking for the area.
Looks like a giant UPS package.
Maybe they should put some pretentious steeples on them!!!
Actually, a copola might be nice, or some bay windows…. but you are talking more cost…
sigh – its like they aren’t even trying …..
It is a sad thing to see honestly. Copy Paste
Look at the history of architecture — cut and paste!!!
So by that logic, these are the architectural equivalent of the “mother” character from “Barbarian” (i.e. an inbred disaster…)
So are the front doors going to face Reville Street or Hamilton??? Just wonder what those porches will overlook.
I actually do not see any porches. Only front doors. And that is exactly part of the problem no matter what street they face.
The development is called “ The Grove on Hamilton” so we can rule out them facing Reville. I’d imagine the porches are on the South side facing the alley.
The car chargers face Grove
I’m very excited about this project. This builder is one of RVAs best. I have worked with them for years. Great product, great service and a great leadership team. I can’t wait to see the results.
Wish I could afford one! Love the design and what a great area of the city to be in.
Love? Be ye trolling? We got people up there saying this is an atrocity and wanting to drag developers to the Hauge. Nobody seems willing to say “okay” or “practical”….
A beautiful modern group of townhomes is just what this area needs. The price point will be perfect for the area and the the location looks to be top notch! Happy it landed on the books of a local builder with strong ties to this city and an eye for detail. They will do a great job I am sure. Can’t wait to see them come up.
RVA is red hot people. We’ll see more and more of this moving/building back towards the city. Vacant city lots are constantly being snatched up. Richmonders will need to get used to seeing old beside new. Go to Nashville/Atlanta/Charlotte and this is what you see in the residential downtown. Good for Vertical for bringing new homes BACK towards RVA. They have been a leading rural builder for years and do great work.
Yep. I DO understand people’s lament though that we try harder to grow like Nashville as opposed to Indianapolis —- that is, have a bit more of an aesthetic consideration — but the problem is that these folks don’t seem to understand that money is an issue not just for the consumers of bldgs, but the builders too.
What an amazing project with a great builder and team! Can’t wait to see them when they are complete. These will sellout as soon as they are available!
This is AWESOME! The floor plans sound amazing! Definitely checking this out, great square footage and fantastic location!!
Great to see Vertical Builders be apart of this project 👍🏼 I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
They have done custom builds for homeowners on their land and to have them be apart of this is exciting 🎉
I was hoping for a nice dog park or something quiet not yet another out of the box overpriced monstrosity.