The Villas at Virginia Center

Independent Assessment

55places categorizes The Villas at Virginia Center as a 55+ community. But a separate active-adult-focused directory places it under an 'all-age-community' URL classification and refers to it as an 'age-targeted community' rather than a legally restricted one — language that directly contradicts a firm 55+ designation. Neither source is obviously more authoritative than the other on this specific point, and the HOA's own governing documents could not be located to break the tie. Given that direct conflict, the legal age-restriction status is treated as unverified.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a small, intimate, low-maintenance attached-home community close to the Virginia Center Commons shopping corridor (JCPenney, Burlington, and nearby Publix and Target) — and who are comfortable with a smaller unit size (1,110–1,654 sq ft) — are the natural fit, whether or not a legal age restriction ultimately applies.

Homes, Builders & Development History

The Villas at Virginia Center was built in 1997–1998 as a community of 72 attached homes and condominiums, ranging from about 1,110 to 1,654 square feet with at least two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. The original builder was not confirmed from a reliable source.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

A specific, current price range for resale homes at The Villas at Virginia Center could not be verified from a reliable recent source. Given the community's smaller unit sizes (1,110–1,654 sq ft) and its location closer to the Brook Road commercial corridor than the higher-end Short Pump retail district, it is reasonably positioned as a lower-price entry point relative to larger Glen Allen 55+ communities — but buyers should pull current comparable sales directly rather than relying on any single figure.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Villas at Virginia Center is entirely a resale market — it was built in 1997–1998 and there is no active builder sales program. Buyers should expect ordinary home-inspection and seller-disclosure practices, and given the community's age, should pay particular attention to the condition of shared systems (roofing, pool, parking areas) covered by the HOA.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Henrico County real estate tax, most recently reported between roughly $0.83 and $0.87 per $100 of assessed value depending on the source — buyers should confirm the current rate directly with Henrico County. Given the community's lower typical price point, Henrico County's real estate tax relief program for qualifying residents 65 and older can have a proportionally larger impact here than at higher-priced communities; buyers approaching that age should contact the county's Department of Finance directly.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Villas at Virginia Center is built for lock-and-leave simplicity at a genuinely intimate scale — 72 attached homes and condos sharing a single clubhouse and pool, with the HOA handling essentially all exterior upkeep. That combination of small scale and comprehensive HOA coverage is the community's core identity, more so than any large activity programming.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The community sits just north of Richmond near Brook Road, close to the Virginia Center Commons retail area — one of Henrico County's established commercial clusters, anchored historically by tenants like JCPenney and Burlington, with Publix and Target nearby. This is a different, less upscale retail corridor than the Short Pump area that serves other west Henrico 55+ communities, and Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital is accessible via Brook Road.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

This is a genuinely unresolved point that buyers must confirm directly rather than infer from marketing. 55places lists The Villas at Virginia Center as a 55+ community. A separate, independently operated active-adult directory instead classifies it as an 'all-age community' and describes it as 'age-targeted' rather than age-restricted — a direct contradiction of a firm 55+ designation. The HOA's own governing documents could not be located to resolve the conflict. If strict legal age restriction matters for any reason, request written HOPA certification directly from the HOA and confirm through title review before signing a contract.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

The unresolved legal age-restriction status is the main limitation for buyers who specifically require strict 55+ HOPA qualification for legal, estate-planning, lending, or personal reasons — that status should not be assumed from any single source here and must be confirmed directly with the HOA. Separately, as a small, resale-only community built in the late 1990s, buyers should expect an aging HOA reserve fund relative to its long-term capital needs (pool resurfacing, roof replacement across units, parking lot repair) and should request the current reserve study before purchasing.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Glen Allen/west Henrico corridor, The Villas at Virginia Center is most comparable in scale to Britlyn and The Manor at Hunton Park, though its attached-home/condo format, smaller unit sizes, and lower price point set it apart from both. Buyers who specifically require a confirmed, legally age-restricted community should compare The Manor at Hunton Park or CrossRidge instead, both of which carry more consistent age-restriction evidence across independent sources.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available homes, recent comparable sales, and can help pursue direct confirmation of age-restriction status from the HOA.

Is The Villas at Virginia Center legally age-restricted?

This is genuinely unresolved. 55places lists it as a 55+ community, but a separate active-adult directory classifies it as an 'all-age community' rather than age-restricted. If strict age restriction matters to you, request written HOPA certification directly from the HOA before signing a contract.

How big is the community?

72 attached homes and condominiums, built in 1997–1998, ranging from about 1,110 to 1,654 square feet.

What does the HOA cover?

Multiple sources describe coverage including exterior maintenance, lawn care and landscaping, snow removal, the outdoor pool and patio, and common-area maintenance. Confirm the current fee and reserve fund status directly with the HOA.

Where is it located?

Near Brook Road and the Virginia Center Commons retail corridor in Glen Allen, Henrico County — a different, more modest commercial area than the Short Pump corridor that serves other west Henrico 55+ communities.