Louisa, VA Neighborhood

Is Bells Crossroads / Byrd Mill a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe1

Medium6

Low6

Other16

11 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape2

Child involved3

Assault5

Other2

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units provided mutual aid to Fluvanna County for a reported vehicle fire threatening a structure near Dogwood Drive.	Dogwood Dr, Palmyra, VA 22963	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a vehicle fire near a home on Dogwood Drive. The burning vehicle was close to the house and another parked vehicle reportedly full of fuel, so the call was upgraded to a structure fire response. Multiple engines, tankers, and command units were dispatched to protect the nearby structures.	Dogwood Dr, Palmyra, VA 22963	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a suspected medical emergency involving a 67-year-old woman feeling dizzy and sick near Hunting Green Lane. She reportedly had high blood sugar and labored breathing. Medic 35 is responding.	Hunting Green Ln, Kents Store, VA 23084	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders dispatched for a fainting incident near Holland Creek Road.	Holland Creek Rd, Louisa, VA 23093	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash with a reported injury near (number withheld) Chopt Road by a concrete business. Law enforcement directed the medic unit to a dark-colored Malibu involved in the apparent accident, and one person reportedly had neck pain.	Three Chopt Rd, Kents Store, VA 23084	Traffic
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small fire involving a dead section of tree that was smoldering and then fell near Venable Road in Kents Store. Tanker 31 stood by in case more water was needed, but there appeared to be no additional fire hazard and units cleared from the scene to refill water.	Venable Rd, Kents Store, VA 23084	Fire
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported tree fire in a field near Venable Road. The tree appeared to have been struck by lightning, with flames reported several dozen feet high but not spreading and not involving nearby power lines. A tanker was requested for additional water, and some responding units were later canceled once coverage was confirmed.	Venable Rd, Kents Store, VA 23084	Fire
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received several medical calls for chest pain at different road locations in the county. One priority 2 call involved a 58-year-old woman at a residence on Community House Road who was vomiting, had diarrhea and body pain, was clammy, and was not responding normally but was breathing normally. Advanced life support units were sent to assist.	Community House Rd, Columbia, VA 23038	Medical Emergency
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for abdominal pain was reported near Roundabout Road. Rescue Station 142 and Trauma 1 were dispatched to respond.	Roundabout Rd, Louisa, VA 23093	Medical Emergency
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an overturned small commercial truck off the road near Courthouse Road by the Moss Nuckols area. The male driver was initially believed to be trapped in the vehicle but was later reported out of the truck. Emergency crews established command at the scene and found no fluids leaking from the vehicle. Some responding units were cleared to return to service.	Courthouse Rd, Louisa, VA 23093	Traffic

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Median Home Price

$356,669

Average Rent

$2,438

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

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Overview

Bells Crossroads / Byrd Mill is a remote neighborhood in Louisa, Virginia, characterized by a mix of medium (3-4 bedroom) to small (studio to 2 bedroom) single-family homes and mobile homes.

The median home price is $356,669, which is less expensive than 64.5% of Virginia neighborhoods and 54.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Average rents are $2,438, lower than 52.7% of Virginia neighborhoods.

Vacancy rates stand at 8.2%, near the national median.

Remote NeighborhoodModerate IncomeOwner OccupiedEstablished Homes

Quick Facts

Remote Location	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in Bells Crossroads / Byrd Mill primarily consists of owner-occupied single-family homes and mobile homes, mostly built between 1970 and the present.

Owner Occupied Rate	Majority
Housing Types	Medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes
Housing Age	Built mostly between 1970 and 1999, with some from 2000 to present

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, indicating a well-established community.

High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

Families & Lifestyle

Bells Crossroads / Byrd Mill is a moderate income neighborhood with a diverse occupational mix and a notable ancestry profile.

Occupational Diversity — Residents work in executive, manufacturing, sales, service, and clerical roles, reflecting a varied local economy.

Family Income — The neighborhood has a moderate income level, higher than 41.7% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Children Below Poverty Line	29.9%
Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	31.6%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Share	31.6%
Moderate Income	Higher than 41.7% of U.S. neighborhoods
Childhood Poverty Rate	29.9%
Top Languages	English (98.1%), Italian (2.3%)
Top Ancestries	English (11.7%), Irish (8.9%), German (8.4%), Italian (6.9%), Scottish (6.8%), Austrian (1.5%)

Commute

Most residents drive alone to work, with a typical one-way commute between 30 and 45 minutes.

Bells Crossroads / Byrd Mill residents rely heavily on private automobiles for commuting, reflecting the neighborhood's remote location and typical suburban travel patterns.

Car Dependency — With over 80% driving alone, car ownership is important for daily travel.

Moderate Commute Length — Most commuters spend between 30 and 45 minutes traveling one way.