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$199,720$219 / 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 62How 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

2521 5TH AVE

RICHMOND, VA 23222
2
Beds
1
Baths
910 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$200K
$124K low$276K high
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.$199,720
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$159,776

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,956 (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.$163,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$151,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$163,000

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Overby-Sheppard Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
John Marshall High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
Thomas H. Henderson Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23222These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.23,968
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,922 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,641
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,848
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.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

2521 5th Ave 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 66% of homes in Richmond city County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Richmond 23222
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Highland Park Southern Tip
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Highland Park Southern Tip
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Highland Park Southern Tip

What homes are worth in Richmond 23222

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

This home
$74K$490K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Richmond 23222.

How it measures up in Richmond 23222

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 23222.

Estimated value$199,720
CheaperTypical $198,365Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area910 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 2521 5th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighland Park Southern TipRichmond 23222Richmond city County
Estimated valuepricier than$199,72047% of homes51% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21991% of homes93% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than910 ft²5% of homes9% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac97% of homes88% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than194765% of homes59% of homes49% of homes

About 2521 5th Ave

How much is 2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA is $199,720 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $123,858 to $275,582. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA last sell?

2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA last sold on May 11, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA?

2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 910 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA built?

2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA?

2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA is assigned to Overby-Sheppard Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; John Marshall High School (high), rated B-; Thomas H. Henderson Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Richmond City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23222?

Among the 9,058 homes in Richmond 23222, it is worth more than 51% of them ($199,720 against a typical $198,365), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($219 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 9% of them (910 ft² against a typical 1,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1947 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Richmond city County, it is worth more than 34% 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 2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2521 5th Ave, Richmond, VA was $1,956. The county assessed it at $163,000.

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