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$297,117$114 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

12781 RICHMOND ST

CHESTER, VA 23831
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,615 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$297K
$236K low$358K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,942 (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.$327,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$256,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$307,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$327,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyCHESTERFIELD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Oil
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 168 ft²Patio · 168 ft²

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

E
C.E. Curtis Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Thomas Dale High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Elizabeth Davis Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 mi

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23831These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
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.38,103
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,595 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,949
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,780
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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

12781 Richmond 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Chester 23831
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Chester 23831
  • Older than 83% of homes in Chesterfield County

What homes are worth in Chester 23831

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$149K$558K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Chester 23831.

How it measures up in Chester 23831

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 23831.

Estimated value$297,117
CheaperTypical $302,918Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,615 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,992 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 12781 Richmond St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 23831Chesterfield County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,11747% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1147% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than2,615 ft²80% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac64% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than197320% of homes17% of homes

About 12781 Richmond St

How much is 12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA is $297,117 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $236,080 to $358,154. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA last sell?

12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA last sold on Apr 11, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA?

12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,615 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA built?

12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a traditional/old home.

What schools serve 12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA?

12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA is assigned to C.E. Curtis Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Thomas Dale High School (high), rated C-; Elizabeth Davis Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Chesterfield County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA compare to other homes in Chester 23831?

Among the 13,765 homes in Chester 23831, it is worth more than 47% of them ($297,117 against a typical $302,918), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($114 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,615 ft² against a typical 1,992 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1973 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Chesterfield County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12781 Richmond St, Chester, VA was $2,942. The county assessed it at $327,700.

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