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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $170,000 on Feb 17, 2006

1247 W CARY ST

RICHMOND, VA 23220
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,784 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,352 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Feb 17, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,508 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$459,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$190,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$269,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$435,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$459,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyRICHMOND CITY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 108 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Binford Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
William Fox Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Thomas Jefferson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23220These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,857
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,201 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,038
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,454
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1247 W Cary St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in The Fan
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Richmond city County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Richmond city County

How it measures up in Richmond 23220

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 23220.

Living area1,784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,730 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size2,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,006 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1919Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 1247 W Cary St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe FanRichmond 23220Richmond city County
Living areabigger than1,784 ft²33% of homes53% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,352 ft²37% of homes30% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes15% of homes5% of homes

About 1247 W Cary St

When did 1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA last sell?

1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA last sold on Feb 17, 2006 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA?

1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,784 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA built?

1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA?

1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA is assigned to Binford Middle School (middle), rated F; William Fox Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Thomas Jefferson High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Richmond City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23220?

Among the 8,426 homes in Richmond 23220, it is bigger than 53% of them (1,784 ft² against a typical 1,730 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (2,352 ft² against a typical 3,006 ft²) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1919). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1247 W Cary St, Richmond, VA was $5,508. The county assessed it at $459,000.

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