Colonial Heights - Fort Lee

Dunlop, Lakeview, Pickadat Corner, Sherwood Hills and Walthall Mill sit in Colonial Heights, south of the James River in Virginia’s Central Piedmont, where humid summers and comparatively mild winters shape the outdoor calendar. The area’s history is tied to the region’s early settlement and the nearby Petersburg campaigns of the Civil War; landmarks and historic sites around Colonial Heights offer a window into that past. Parks, wooded routes and open green spaces provide places to walk, bike and spend time outdoors, while playgrounds and library services add everyday amenities. Shops and dining are spread along local commercial corridors, with coffee and casual meals available around town; larger retail and nightlife options are nearby in the Tri-Cities. Driving is the most practical way to get around, with regional roads connecting to Petersburg and Richmond. For ZIP code 23834, the median rent is $1,650 per month, with a typical range of $700 to $3,100.