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$162,566$94 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

305 E PRESTON ST

RICHMOND, VA 23219
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,728 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.
3,093 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$163K
$125K low$200K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$624 (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.$52,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
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.1925
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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.None
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

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 · 0.9 mi
M
Albert Hill Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Thomas Jefferson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 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%

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How this home compares

305 E Preston 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 96% of homes in Richmond 23219
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Richmond 23219
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Richmond 23219
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Richmond 23219
  • Older than 95% of homes in Richmond city County

What homes are worth in Richmond 23219

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

This home
$141K$850K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Richmond 23219.

How it measures up in Richmond 23219

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

Estimated value$162,566
CheaperTypical $330,135Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,109 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size3,093 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 305 E Preston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond 23219Richmond city County
Estimated valuepricier than$162,5664% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$94almost no homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,728 ft²82% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,093 ft²92% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than190022% of homes5% of homes

About 305 E Preston St

How much is 305 E Preston St, Richmond, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 305 E Preston St, Richmond, VA is $162,566 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $125,192 to $199,940. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 305 E Preston St, Richmond, VA last sell?

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

How big is 305 E Preston St, Richmond, VA?

305 E Preston St, Richmond, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,728 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 305 E Preston St, Richmond, VA built?

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

What schools serve 305 E Preston St, Richmond, VA?

305 E Preston 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 305 E Preston St, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23219?

Among the 671 homes in Richmond 23219, it is worth more than 4% of them ($162,566 against a typical $330,135), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($94 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,728 ft² against a typical 1,109 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (3,093 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 22% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Richmond city County, it is worth more than 9% 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 305 E Preston St, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 305 E Preston St, Richmond, VA was $624. The county assessed it at $52,000.

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