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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $162,500 on Jun 29, 2001

1602 W 42ND ST

RICHMOND, VA 23225
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,748 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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.$162,500 · Jun 29, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,976 (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.$498,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$179,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$319,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$473,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$498,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
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.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 288 ft²Porch · 126 ft²

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

H
George Wythe High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Westover Hills Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Lucille M. Brown Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23225These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.42,106
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,843 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,140
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°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%

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

1602 W 42nd 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Richmond 23225
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Forest Hill
  • Among the oldest homes in Forest Hill

How it measures up in Richmond 23225

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 23225.

Living area2,748 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 1602 W 42nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest HillRichmond 23225Richmond city County
Living areabigger than2,748 ft²90% of homes92% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac74% of homes42% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than1915almost no homes2% of homes13% of homes

About 1602 W 42nd St

When did 1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA last sell?

1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA last sold on Jun 29, 2001 for $162,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA?

1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,748 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA built?

1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA?

1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA is assigned to George Wythe High School (high), rated F; Westover Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Lucille M. Brown Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Richmond City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23225?

Among the 10,791 homes in Richmond 23225, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,748 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1915 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1602 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA was $5,976. The county assessed it at $498,000.

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