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$249,684$191 / 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 86How 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
Last sold for $310,000 on Mar 15, 2022

1906 W 42ND ST

RICHMOND, VA 23225
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,306 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$250K
$215K low$285K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$310,000 · Mar 15, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.103%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$310,250
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Mar 15, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,736 (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.$478,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$195,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$283,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$466,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$478,000

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.Ranch
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.0.51
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.Composition Shingle
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 · 360 ft²Porch · 213 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Westover Hills Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
George Wythe High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Lucille M. Brown Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 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%

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.Yes

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

1906 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.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Forest Hill
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Richmond 23225
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Forest Hill
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Forest Hill
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Forest Hill

What homes are worth in Richmond 23225

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

This home
$103K$709K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Richmond 23225.

How it measures up in Richmond 23225

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

Estimated value$249,684
CheaperTypical $258,345Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$191
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,306 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,547 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 1906 W 42nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest HillRichmond 23225Richmond city County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,68411% of homes48% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19145% of homes71% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,306 ft²20% of homes33% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac95% of homes82% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than195489% of homes38% of homes61% of homes

About 1906 W 42nd St

How much is 1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA is $249,684 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $214,844 to $284,524. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA last sell?

1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA last sold on Mar 15, 2022 for $310,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA?

1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,306 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA built?

1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA?

1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA is assigned to Westover Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; George Wythe High School (high), rated F; 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 1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23225?

Among the 10,792 homes in Richmond 23225, it is worth more than 48% of them ($249,684 against a typical $258,345), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($191 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,306 ft² against a typical 1,547 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1954 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Richmond city County, it is worth more than 48% 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 1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1906 W 42nd St, Richmond, VA was $5,736. The county assessed it at $478,000.

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