Real estate veteran develops retail center in Moseley
TL;DR: A Better Homes and Gardens brokerage owner is developing a 15,000-square-foot retail center in Moseley on a 3-acre site.
Quick facts
- Who: John O'Reilly, Better Homes and Gardens brokerage owner
- What: Hampton Farms Neighborhood Center, a two-building 15,000-square-foot retail development
- When: Expected completion December 2026; move-in ready spring 2027
- Where: 8220 Hampton Farms Drive, Moseley
The story
John O'Reilly, who has spent 28 years in residential real estate as owner of a local Better Homes and Gardens brokerage, is stepping into retail development with the Hampton Farms Neighborhood Center, a $5 million project on a 3-acre site at 8220 Hampton Farms Drive in Moseley.
The two-building development will span 15,000 square feet, with one building comprising 9,000 square feet and the second 6,000 square feet. Construction is underway, with completion expected in December 2026 and move-in ready for tenants in spring 2027. The site, located at the intersection of Hull Street Road and Hampton Farms Drive, has already been cleared.
O'Reilly's own Better Homes and Gardens office will relocate from its Brandermill location to occupy 3,000 square feet at the new center. He has already secured a letter of intent from an undisclosed tenant for another 3,000 square feet. The center is targeting restaurants and medical office users to fill the remaining space.
"This is a new realm for me," O'Reilly told Richmond BizSense, describing the project as his first foray into retail center development. The center is designed with what O'Reilly calls "ample green space" and charming features including awnings.
North South Construction is the general contractor, and New Horizon Bank is financing the project. Francis Christman, a former owner of the Egg & I restaurant, is serving as the leasing agent.
Key players
- John O'Reilly: Developer, Better Homes and Gardens brokerage owner
- North South Construction: General contractor
- Francis Christman: Leasing agent
- New Horizon Bank: Project financing
Key dates
- 2026-12: Hampton Farms Neighborhood Center completion expected
- 2027-04: Tenant move-in ready (spring 2027)
Why it matters: The retail center adds neighborhood-scale commercial space to Moseley and brings a local real estate veteran's residential expertise to commercial development, creating potential retail and office options for area residents and businesses.
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Development timeline
- 2026-10-14Project announced in Richmond BizSense: John O'Reilly reveals Hampton Farms Neighborhood Center development plans [source]
- 2026-12Construction completion expected: Hampton Farms Neighborhood Center slated for completion [source]
- 2027-04Tenant move-in ready: Retail spaces available for tenant occupancy [source]
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