Listings update live from CVRMLS · Profile last reviewed June 2026
Lock Lane is a Near West End Richmond condo regime — approximately 80 units across original 1930s buildings (converted in 2008) plus new-construction infill, with a pool, gated entry, and a short walk to the Libbie & Grove retail corridor.
Insider’s view — any red flags?
Lock Lane is really two projects in one –– a historic renovation of an old apartment property combined with new construction along the perimeter of the property. This can make units at Lock Lane a bit tough to price. Lock Lane's location is superb for the Near West End buyer, with close proximity to both the Libbie / Grove retail center and Powhite Parkway. The pool is a nice amenity, too.
Red flags: The older building is a bit 'squeaky' as are many historic renovations of tenement apartment buildings.
History
The original 1930s apartment buildings, sited along Grove Avenue just east of the Libbie & Grove retail node, were renovated as individual condominium units during the 2000s conversion era. Several additional new-construction buildings were added to the site at the same time, giving the complex a mixed character — original tenement-conversion plus new product, all under one association, sharing the pool and gated entry.
Design & units
Original units carry 1930s building geometry — generous room sizes, traditional layouts, residential-scale common areas — updated through the 2008 conversion with contemporary kitchens and baths. New-construction units sit alongside, finished to a similar standard but with floor plans drawn to contemporary preferences. The unit count of approximately 80 supports genuine amenity (pool, gated entry, dedicated parking) without the per-unit assessment burden that small regimes carry.
Neighborhood
22 West Lock Lane sits in the Near West End, just east of Libbie & Grove — the boutique retail node that anchors the neighborhood. Residents walk to Can Can, Mongrel, Tula, Stella's. The University of Richmond and the Country Club of Virginia are short drives west; the Boulevard museums are short drives east.
What sets it apart
Sixty-nine closings over the past five years is high volume for a Richmond condo regime — the operational signal that the building works. Resale velocity tracks broader West End demand rather than building-specific dynamics, which is the cleanest profile a small-market condo regime can have. The pool and gated entry are unusual amenity-density for the Near West End.
See it in context
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Available now
3 under contract · live from CVRMLS
Recent sales
| Address | Beds / Baths | Sq Ft | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 E Lock Ln Unit#U1 | 2 / 2 | 905 | May 2026 | $390,000 |
| 56 E Lock Ln Unit#U4 | 2 / 2 | 815 | Apr 2026 | $400,000 |
| 32 W Locke Ln | 2 / 3 | 1,261 | Apr 2026 | $554,000 |
| 36 E Lock Ln Unit#2 | 1 / 1 | 758 | Mar 2026 | $305,000 |
| 22 W Locke Ln Unit#U7 | 2 / 2 | 1,104 | Feb 2026 | $400,000 |
| 49 E Lock Ln Unit#49/72 | 2 / 3 | 1,234 | Jan 2026 | $545,000 |
| 50 E Lock Ln | 3 / 3 | 1,922 | Oct 2025 | $615,000 |
| 38 E Lock Ln Unit#4 | 2 / 2 | 905 | Sep 2025 | $380,500 |
| 56 E Lock Ln Unit#U1 | 1 / 2 | 767 | Sep 2025 | $316,000 |
| 19 W Locke Ln Unit#1 | 2 / 2 | 905 | Sep 2025 | $376,000 |
Frequently asked
Where exactly is Lock Lane?
48 E Lock, 23226. In the Near West End neighborhood.
When was Lock Lane built?
Lock Lane dates to 1930 (Historic conversion).
How many units are in Lock Lane?
Lock Lane is a 80-unit condominium regime in Near West End.
Is Lock Lane a condo conversion or new construction?
Lock Lane is a historic conversion — an older building adapted into condominiums, dating to 1930.
