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217 E LEIGH ST

RICHMOND, VA 23219
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,462 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.
2,091 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.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,092 (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.$341,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$149,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$333,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$341,000

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.1955
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.Brick
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 · 122 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
George W. Carver Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Albert Hill Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Thomas Jefferson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23219These 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.166
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.89%
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.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,244
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,340
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,757
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%

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

217 E Leigh 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 96% of homes in City Center
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in City Center
  • Older than 97% of homes in City Center

How it measures up in Richmond 23219

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 23219.

Living area2,462 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,104 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size2,091 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 217 E Leigh St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCity CenterRichmond 23219Richmond city County
Living areabigger than2,462 ft²96% of homes92% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,091 ft²91% of homes81% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than19003% of homes23% of homes5% of homes

About 217 E Leigh St

When did 217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA last sell?

217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA?

217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,462 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA built?

217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA?

217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA is assigned to George W. Carver Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Albert Hill Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23219?

Among the 671 homes in Richmond 23219, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,462 ft² against a typical 1,104 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (2,091 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 23% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 217 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA was $4,092. The county assessed it at $341,000.

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