Community

Jefferson Townhouses

1951 Venable St, Richmond, VA 23223 · East / Union Hill

3.6

Insider

3.1

Reviews

1–4 BD

Bedrooms

12 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 19, 2026

LandownerVst Holly Springs Llc

Managed byGenesis Properties (#121/153)

Inspection history1 case

Resident reviews

11 reviews

Very negative

Reddit mentionsNo mentions on record

Pros & cons

Long-term residents report great service

Staff member Genesis provides excellent customer service

Responsive property manager Lareesha Greer

Severe rat and bed bug infestations

Management unresponsive to calls and emails

Difficult lease break process

Application fees not refunded properly

Pest issues masked rather than solved

Dealbreakers4 of 11 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Roaches · Other pests · Mold · Leaks · Thin walls · Noise · Cleanliness · Safety · Parking

Management

Genesis Properties

Rank

121/153

Properties

Individual

Top complaints

Management18%

Safety14%

Cleanliness12%

Fees10%

Maintenance8%

All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Very walkable

Transit

Some transit

Bike

Bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Popular nearby

Ocean Grocery · Jefferson Park · Lulu's · Sub Rosa Bakery · Eleos Pilates · Havana 59

All nearby places & map

Ownership

See full portfolio

Vst Holly Springs Llc

Parcels citywide

$42.2M

Assessed value

245

Eviction filings

Code violations

Inspection history

case

1 no violation

Resident reviews

0 mentions

No mentions on record

This property hasn't been mentioned in r/rva or r/rva_housing.

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Apr 1, 2026

1X1

Availability unknown

1 bd / 1 ba · 595 sqft

N/A

W/D in unit

No open units to compare

Fees & policies

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Additional fees may apply. If something has changed or is missing, please and let us know.

Limited information. Visit the property website or contact the leasing office for complete fee details.

One-time

Application Fee$32

Estimated total$32

Monthly

Pet rent$25/mo

Monthly total$25

Pet policy

Refundable deposit$250

Monthly pet rent$25/mo

Parking

No parking information available

Included utilities

No utility information available

Virtual tours

3 BR, 1 BA1 / 2

Location & nearby

Walk

Very walkable

Transit

Some transit

Bike

Bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

5Union Market★ 4.40.26 mi

2Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co.★ 4.40.36 mi

Cafes

8Fat Rabbit★ 4.80.09 mi

10Second Arrow Yoga & Physical Therapy★ 5.00.32 mi

Bars

14The Emerald Lounge★ 4.50.33 mi

12Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille★ 4.50.36 mi

Grocery

17Adiva Naturals | Body, Face, and Hair Care★ 5.00.42 mi

16Ocean Grocery★ 3.50.47 mi

Gyms & Fitness

19Eleos Pilates★ 5.00.27 mi

23Ritual Studio★ 5.00.27 mi

Medical

26DaVita Richmond Community Dialysis★ 4.50.44 mi

25VCU Medical Center North Hospital★ 3.40.45 mi

Parks

29Jefferson Park★ 4.60.18 mi

30Church Hill Overlook★ 4.70.37 mi

Amenities

Community

Close To Dog Park

Close To Park

Online Rental Payments

On-Site Management

Playground

Free Parking

Scenic Views of Downtown & Historic Church Hill

24-Hour Emergency Maintenance

In-unit

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Energy-Efficient Appliances

High Ceilings

High-speed internet access

Private Patio

Wood-Style Flooring

Alarm System w/ Keypad in Each Apartment

About this property

Located in emerging Church Hill, Jefferson Townhouses is situated blocks from downtown Richmond, offering the full convenience of city living. Our one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom, renovated town homes feature amenities such as large closets, hardwood floors, washers and dryers, and fully equipped kitchens. In addition to our 24-hour emergency maintenance service and friendly office staff, our community is budget friendly and provides free cable and internet service. We are conveniently located on the bus line and are within minutes of Jefferson Park, Shockoe Bottom, and MCV. Welcome home to Jefferson Townhouses.

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2+ beds

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9 mentions

33 of 140 reviews mention issues withSafety · Management · Cleanliness · Parking · Maintenance · Fees · Noise · Thin walls · Rodents · Health · Mold · Leaks

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2+ beds

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1 mention

Senior living

Income restricted

1 of 9 reviews mentions issues withRodents