Listings update live from CVRMLS · Profile last reviewed June 2026
The Overlook is a 24-unit Oregon Hill townhome-style condo regime at 701 Pine Street — built in 2005 on the bluff above the James River's rock-falls section, looking across to the Manchester Bridge.
Insider’s view — any red flags?
Red flags: A few things to note about the Overlook: the last 2 sections of the Overlook were built some 20 years after the rest of the project (2017 vs 2005), so the look and feel (as well as the materials) are much more modern. So make sure to comp appropriately. The location is tremendous and for the units on the southern edge, the views are some of the best in all of Richmond.
History
The 2005 delivery date places The Overlook in the first wave of Oregon Hill new-construction residential. The neighborhood had spent decades as a working-class enclave overshadowed by VCU's expansion; the early-2000s reinvestment cycle saw a wave of infill on Oregon Hill's southern bluff, and The Overlook was one of the most ambitious projects of that wave.
Design & units
The product is townhome-style condo — three- and four-bedroom plans, some with basements and garages, finished at a level more consistent with new-construction single-family homes than with typical urban condo product. That matters for the buyer pool. The Overlook reads as the suburban alternative inside the urban core: buyers who want urban location but suburban floor plans and finish standards. The amenity package is intentionally light — no pool, no gym, no doorman. The amenity is the geography.
Neighborhood
Oregon Hill sits on the south edge of the city proper, just west of downtown and immediately above the James River. The location list is unusually deep for the neighborhood: Tredegar Ironworks, Brown's Island, Hollywood Cemetery, the James River Park System, and the Pump House are all within walking distance. VCU's Monroe Park Campus is 10 minutes on foot.
What sets it apart
The siting is the building's defining feature. The upper-floor units carry sightlines that, when you're standing in them, make you forget you're in a condo regime at all. The townhome-style geometry and three- to four-bedroom counts make The Overlook a recurring buyer category for parents investing in undergraduate housing rather than four years of dormitory bills, alongside families who want urban location with single-family-style floor plans.
See it in context
Open full 3D view in Google Maps → · Photorealistic 3D Tiles via Google Maps Platform · coords from MLS-median (30 listings).
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Recent sales
| Address | Beds / Baths | Sq Ft | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 733 S Pine St | 3 / 3 | 1,363 | Jul 2026 | $405,000 |
| 721 S Pine St | 3 / 3 | 1,772 | Apr 2026 | $590,000 |
| 811 Holly St | 2 / 3 | 1,208 | Oct 2025 | $385,000 |
| 701 S Pine St Unit#701 | 3 / 3 | 1,648 | Oct 2025 | $452,500 |
| 728 S Pine St | 4 / 4 | 1,827 | Oct 2025 | $515,000 |
| 729 S Laurel St | 4 / 4 | 2,378 | Apr 2025 | $555,000 |
| 713 S Pine St | 3 / 3 | 1,639 | Nov 2024 | $440,500 |
| 719 S Pine St | 3 / 3 | 2,075 | May 2024 | $550,000 |
| 727 S Laurel St | 4 / 4 | 1,767 | Jan 2024 | $425,000 |
Frequently asked
Where exactly is The Overlook?
Oregon Hill, VA 23220. In the Oregon Hill neighborhood.
When was The Overlook built?
The Overlook dates to 2005 (New construction).
How many units are in The Overlook?
The Overlook is a 24-unit townhouse regime in Oregon Hill.
Is The Overlook a condo conversion or new construction?
The Overlook is new-construction condominium product delivered around 2005, not a historic conversion.
