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Last sold for $171,000 on Feb 19, 2021

3901 DORSET RD

RICHMOND, VA 23234
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,232 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$171,000 · Feb 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,616 (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.$218,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$207,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$218,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRICHMOND CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 40 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
J.L. Francis Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
George Wythe High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
River City Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.7 mi

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23234These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
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.49,128
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,432 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,838
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,582
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

3901 Dorset Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Richmond 23234
  • Among the smallest lots in Cottrell Farms
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Cottrell Farms

How it measures up in Richmond 23234

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 23234.

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 3901 Dorset Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCottrell FarmsRichmond 23234Richmond city County
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²35% of homes29% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 acalmost no homes11% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than200798% of homes86% of homes92% of homes

About 3901 Dorset Rd

When did 3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA last sell?

3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA last sold on Feb 19, 2021 for $171,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA?

3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA built?

3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA?

3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA is assigned to J.L. Francis Elementary School (elementary), rated C; George Wythe High School (high), rated F; River City 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 3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23234?

Among the 14,501 homes in Richmond 23234, it is bigger than 29% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2007 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3901 Dorset Rd, Richmond, VA was $2,616. The county assessed it at $218,000.

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