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Moving to Central Virginia

Moving to Virginia? Find your neighborhood before you ever visit.

Tell us how you want to live. We'll match you to three neighborhoods in different parts of Central Virginia, with real MLS prices, then connect you with a Keeton & Co agent who lives there.

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How it works

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Take the 2 minute quiz

Budget, commute, space, yard, HOA. Ten quick questions about how you want to live.
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Get your shortlist with real prices

Three neighborhoods that fit, each in a different county or city, priced from actual MLS sales. Then rank every neighborhood in the area you like.
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Tour by video with a local agent

An agent who lives there walks you through homes live, so your first trip can be your last.

Find your neighborhood

Ten questions, about two minutes. Your best match shows right away.

What you get

Your shortlist plus a free relocation guide for your top area

Every match shows what homes really sell for, how far the drive is and which schools serve it. No fluff, no made up scores. Here is a real one from Hanover County.

Find My Neighborhood (2 min)

Sample result

Giles Farm

Mechanicsville, Hanover County

Price range: $482K to $640K
Distance: 8.5 miles to downtown Richmond
Schools: Cool Spring Elementary, Chickahominy Middle, Atlee High
Sales, last 5 yrs: 263

442 homes on record in Mechanicsville (23116), built 2019 to 2024, nearly all built since 2020, on 8,712 sq ft lots with public sewer. Listings mention a pool (99%), a clubhouse (99%), trails (81%), a lake or pond (79%). HOA about $1,020/yr.

Price range is the middle half of closed sales. Schools are the zones on record; we link to Virginia's official ratings.

Explore the areas

Already have a place in mind? Tap it to rank the neighborhoods inside.

Richmond metro

Charlottesville area

Lake Anna

Lake Anna

Lake Anna

Private side or public, waterfront or access: 55 lake communities on the Louisa, Spotsylvania and Orange shores.

Median $600K ~44 mi to downtown Richmond

Rank 55 neighborhoods →

Median is the middle of the area's neighborhood medians from five years of closed MLS sales. Miles are straight line distance, so ask your agent for the real rush hour drive.

Moving from out of state?

The questions we hear most from people moving in, answered straight.

Buying sight unseen

Your agent tours homes with you on live video, room by room, plus the street and the drive. Inspection reports come the day they land. Many closings can be signed remotely; your title company confirms what your lender allows.

Schools

Every quiz result lists the school zones on record for that neighborhood and links to Virginia's official School Quality Profiles. Zones get redrawn, so confirm with the school division before you buy.

Commute

Results show the distance to downtown. Ask and your agent will drive your route at rush hour and send you the real time.

Cost of living

As of September 2026 a typical home runs $392K in the Richmond metro and $464K around Charlottesville, against $570K in Washington DC, $731K in New York, $726K in Boston, $477K in Miami, $950K in Los Angeles. Tell us where you live now and we will send what your budget buys in each of your top areas.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026

Taxes

Virginia has a state income tax. Real estate tax is set by each county or city per $100 of assessed value, from $0.46 to $1.20 across our areas in 2025, and most localities also bill a yearly tax on cars. The guide has the full table.

Source: Virginia Department of Taxation rate table

Military PCS and VA loans

PCSing to Virginia? Eligible service members and veterans can often buy with a VA loan and no down payment. Send us your report date and we will build the search and closing timeline around your orders.

The Moving to Central Virginia guide

Area prices, the tax table, schools, how buying from a distance works and your first 30 days, in one PDF. Free with your quiz results.

Get the guide

People who made the move

“We were moving from NH to VA so already we were feeling all the feels about such a big move but Katie made us feel so comfortable. She dedicated a week to us to do as many showings when we drove down to tour houses and answered all of our questions and gave us feedback on areas … we ended up doing a virtual tour with her when we were back in NH and it ended up being the home we purchased and fell in love with.”

Courtney B. moved from New Hampshire with Katie Mullins

“Moving from Ohio to Virginia was a huge undertaking, and there were truly moments of overwhelm and despair, but my realtor, Jai Bridges, listened to my concerns and worked incredibly hard to find the perfect home for me. The entire team provided confidence and professionalism to the process. Extremely grateful!”

Cathy L. moved from Ohio with Jai Bridges

“Donna Donavant is amazing! She helped me find the perfect home for me in record timing! I came from out of state in need of a home with a fenced in backyard, Donna worked so hard and found mine for an awesome price!”

Jennifer B. moved from out of state with Donna Donavant

Quoted from Keeton & Co's Google reviews (over 1,600 five-star reviews).

Agents who live where you're moving

Daniel Keeton

Glen Allen
Ahasanul Kabir

Glen Allen
Alesha Gilbert

Glen Allen
Allen Price

Glen Allen
Angel Wright

Glen Allen
April Jordan

Glen Allen

Questions

Where do the prices come from?

Closed sales in the regional MLS over the last five years. Each area shows the median of its neighborhoods, and each neighborhood in the full quiz shows the middle half of what homes actually sold for. Your agent gives you a current read before you make an offer.

Do I have to talk to anyone to see my results?

No. Your best match shows right away with no form: the neighborhood, its county, and the two biggest reasons it fits your answers. Its price range and your other two matches stay hidden until you add your name and email; that also sends you the relocation guide. Phone is optional: add it only if you want a local agent to text you.

Can I really buy a home without visiting first?

Yes. You can tour by live video first and fly in once, for the final walk through or for closing. Your agent shows every room, the street and the drive, and sends the inspection report the day it lands.

What does it cost to work with a Keeton & Co agent?

The quiz and the first video call are free. How your agent is paid is written into a buyer agreement you sign before touring, which Virginia requires, so you know the terms up front.

Which parts of Virginia do you cover?

Richmond and the counties around it, Charlottesville and Albemarle, and Lake Anna, from offices in Glen Allen, Lynchburg/Forest, Charlottesville.

I still have a home to sell where I live now. Can you help?

Yes. We can introduce you to an agent we trust in your current city and line up both closings so you are not paying for two homes longer than you need to.

Ready to find your spot?

Take the quiz, or tell us a little and a local agent will reach out. No pressure, no spam.