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1630 Monument has no other name. There is no marketing identity and no subdivision name in the MLS record — the building is simply its address, which in a decade when nearly every Richmond conversion got a name is itself telling. It is a 1925 tenement-style apartment building on Monument Avenue, converted by Monument Construction, and it is a noticeably more upscale piece of work than most of the tenement renovations of that era.
Insider’s view — any red flags?
Parking is mentioned in essentially every listing this building has ever had, which tells you it is a central part of the value on this stretch of Monument — confirm exactly what conveys and how it is documented. And because the plan is six identical vertical stacks, your comparable is not just any unit at 1630 Monument, it is the same lettered unit on another floor. Comp within the stack and you will price it accurately.
Red flags: Standard diligence for a 1925 conversion applies: read the reserve study and ask specifically about roof, windows and plumbing stacks, in a small eighteen-unit regime where capital costs divide eighteen ways. Confirm parking conveyance in writing. Note there is no elevator, which is worth weighing on a third-floor unit, both for daily living and for eventual resale.
History
The building went up in 1925, in the wave of apartment houses built along and just off Monument Avenue for people who wanted the address without a house. Monument Construction acquired it in the mid-2000s and converted, renovated and sold it as condominiums. The timing of the launch was hard. First units listed in May 2008, at $199,950 to $254,950, directly into the credit collapse, and several of the earliest listings expired before selling. But the building found its footing and has traded steadily ever since — more than fifty recorded closings across its life as a condominium, with sales in most years right through to early 2026. This is not a building that stalled; it absorbed a brutal opening and became a normal, liquid Fan address.
Design & units
The plan is the most legible thing about this building, and it is where the “more upscale” read is confirmed by the data. Eighteen units, six per floor across three floors, in six identical vertical stacks. Units 1, 7 and 13 are the same plan; so are 2, 8 and 14; and so on through F. Sizes are tight and consistent — 897, 904, 921 and 1,112 square feet. Two things separate this from a standard tenement conversion. First, every single unit is a two-bedroom. No studios, no one-bedrooms. Most conversions of this era chopped in small units to hit entry price points; this one refused to. Second, twelve of the eighteen have two full baths — moving plumbing into a 900-square-foot 1925 footprint is expensive, and most developers of the period simply did not. Finishes were granite and hardwood throughout, mentioned in nearly every listing the building has ever had. Association dues are a flat fee for every unit regardless of size — unusual in a building with this spread of unit sizes. There is no elevator.
Neighborhood
Monument Avenue, in the Fan. This is the most recognizable residential street in Richmond and one of the most recognizable in the country — a National Historic Landmark district of grand houses and mature median plantings. Everything the Fan offers is on foot from here, and the Museum District, Carytown and VCU are all short distances away.
What sets it apart
Two things stand out, and both are backed by the sales record. First, it trades. Where many small Fan conversions produce a sale every year or two, 1630 Monument turns over regularly — six recorded closings in 2021 alone — which means there is real comparable evidence to price against, unusual in a building this size. Second, the appreciation. The median closing ran near $200,000 in 2016 and reached roughly $358,000 by 2024, with recent sales settling in the high-$200s to low-$300s. For a walk-up two-bedroom on Monument Avenue, that is a strong long-run record, and it reflects both the address and the quality of the original conversion.
The builders
Developer: Monument Construction
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Type & features
- Height
- Low Rise
- Parking
- Parking lot
Recent sales
| Address | Beds / Baths | Sq Ft | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1630 Monument Ave Unit#U5 | 2 / 1 | 897 | Feb 2026 | $284,950 |
| 1630 Monument Ave Unit#U13 | 2 / 2 | 1,112 | Jul 2024 | $358,600 |
| 1630 Monument Ave Unit#U18 | 2 / 1 | 897 | Aug 2023 | $290,000 |
Frequently asked
Where exactly is 1630 Monument?
1630 Monument, 23220. In the The Fan neighborhood.
When was 1630 Monument built?
1630 Monument dates to 1925 (Historic conversion).
How many units are in 1630 Monument?
1630 Monument is a 18-unit condominium regime in The Fan.
Is 1630 Monument a condo conversion or new construction?
1630 Monument is a historic conversion — an older building adapted into condominiums, dating to 1925.
Who developed 1630 Monument?
1630 Monument was developed by Monument Construction.
What are the HOA dues at 1630 Monument?
HOA dues at 1630 Monument run roughly $170–$220 per month, depending on the unit. Confirm the current figure with the HOA before relying on it.
