Richmond metro, VA relocation guide
Moving to Oilville, VA
About Oilville
Oilville is an unincorporated community in Goochland County on U.S. Route 250 (Broad Street Road), about 22 miles west-northwest of Richmond (per Wikipedia, read September 25, 2026). Despite the petroleum-sounding name, Oilville is classic rural Goochland: a post-office crossroads (ZIP 23129) with farms, nurseries, and country homes strung along the historic Three Notch'd Road corridor. Growth pressure from Short Pump to the east has brought newer subdivisions to the fringes, but the core remains quiet and pastoral — a value play for buyers wanting Goochland County land with a straightforward Broad Street commute.
Home prices in Oilville
Home prices in Oilville vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Oilville
- Historic U.S. 250 (Three Notch'd Road) corridor — one of Virginia's oldest roads.
- Nearby Goochland courthouse village and James River landings, a short drive west.
- Farms, nurseries, and produce stands along Broad Street Road.
- Easy reach of Short Pump's shopping and dining to the east.
Commuting from Oilville
- Approximately 20 miles west of downtown Richmond via U.S. Route 250 (Broad Street Road); typical off-peak drive ~30 minutes (approximate).
- No GRTC fixed-route transit; driving is the only practical commute.
Oilville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oilville, VA?
Home prices in Oilville vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Oilville, VA?
Approximately 20 miles west of downtown Richmond via U.S. Route 250 (Broad Street Road); typical off-peak drive ~30 minutes (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.