Darby House
1400 Shirleydale Ave, Richmond, VA 23231
- INDEPENDENT LIVING 62+
Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 mo
Property Information
- Built in 2006
- 108 units / 4 stories
Specialty Housing Details
This property is intended and operated for occupancy by persons 62 years of age or older.Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$25
- Surface Lot
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Restrictions
None
Comments
| Restrictions: None
Cats
- Cats Allowed
Restrictions
None
Comments
| Restrictions: None
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Destination Address
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Property Highlights
- A Smoke-Free Community
- Breakfast Bar
- Cable & Internet Ready
- Community Room with Warming Kitchen
- Computer Lab
- Extra Storage
- Fully-equipped Kitchen
- Hair Salon
- Individual Climate Control
- Library
- Monthly Social Activities
- Off Street Parking
- Wall-to-wall Carpeting
- Wheelchair Access
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- High Speed Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Linen Closet
- Smoke Free
- Window Coverings
Community Features
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Walking/Biking Trails
Area Scores
Walkability
Somewhat walkable30 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Scores provided by 
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Active77 / 100
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Transit
Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Airport
Richmond International
13 min Drive
Moving to Eastern Henrico County, Richmond, VA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Darby House proximity to 1819 Williamsburg Rd, Faith Plaza, and East Town Plaza. 1819 Williamsburg Rd is 0.9 miles away, and Faith Plaza is within a 26 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, Darby House has limited public transit, including 4 transit stops within 27.4 miles. Transit options include Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Darby House are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.9 miles, including Chimborazo Park, Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, and Richmond Canal.
Airports
Living in Eastern Henrico County provides easy access to Richmond International, located just 14 minutes from Darby House.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Montrose Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
Ward Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Rolfe Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Patrick School
Grades PK-8
Private
Church Hill Academy
Grades 9-12
Private
Varina High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Franklin Military Academy
Grades 6-12
Public
Senior Clara Muhammad Elementary School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Reynolds C.C., Downtown
Drive: 10 min (4.3 mi)
VCU
Drive: 11 min (5 mi)
Virginia Union University
Drive: 14 min (6.2 mi)
University of Richmond
Drive: 24 min (11.1 mi)
About Darby House
Darby House offers affordable one and two bedroom senior apartments in Richmond, VA for ages 62+. Located less than two miles from downtown Richmond in a quiet suburban neighborhood, there are panoramic skyline views as well as a tranquil, wooded... outlook. The scenic landscaping is beautifully maintained and includes pleasant walking paths for your enjoyment. Call today to apply for our Waiting List!
Darby House offers affordable one and two bedroom senior apartments in Richmond, VA for ages 62+. Located less than two miles from downtown Richmond in a quiet suburban neighborhood, there are panoramic skyline views as well as a tranquil, wooded outlook. The scenic landscaping is beautifully maintained and includes pleasant walking paths for your enjoyment. Call today to apply for our Waiting List!
Darby House is an apartment community in Richmond, VA
Contact
Property Address: 1400 Shirleydale Ave,
Richmond, VA 23231
Richmond, VA 23231
Phone Number: (804) 236-8382
More Information:
View Property Website Office Hours
- SundayCLOSED
- Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- SaturdayCLOSED
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Renter Reviews
For Darby House
5
1 Rating & Review
9/16/15
The perfect place
this is the perfect building for Senors to live. You have all the things handy
and ready for you to use.It is a well maintain building.The staff is very nice to talk to about a problem ,if you have one.We have plenty of fun doing a
lot of activities. It is a very quiet building. I would like for a lot of people to live here.
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Thank you so much for your kind review. We are thrilled that you are enjoying Darby House.
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