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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $107,000 on Aug 21, 1998

5 S COLONIAL AVE

RICHMOND, VA 23221
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,790 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$107,000 · Aug 21, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,496 (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.$458,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$230,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$228,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$449,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$458,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 136 ft²Porch · 310 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
John B. Cary Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Albert Hill Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Thomas Jefferson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23221These 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.86
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 100.62

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.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,693
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,360 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,758
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$144,947
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

5 S Colonial 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.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Carytown
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Carytown
  • Older than 96% of homes in Richmond 23221

How it measures up in Richmond 23221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 23221.

Living area1,790 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,896 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 5 S Colonial Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarytownRichmond 23221Richmond city County
Living areabigger than1,790 ft²72% of homes47% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac80% of homes44% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than19126% of homes4% of homes12% of homes

About 5 S Colonial Ave

When did 5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA last sell?

5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA last sold on Aug 21, 1998 for $107,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA?

5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,790 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA built?

5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA?

5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA is assigned to John B. Cary Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23221?

Among the 5,088 homes in Richmond 23221, it is bigger than 47% of them (1,790 ft² against a typical 1,896 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1912 against a typical 1938). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA was $5,496. The county assessed it at $458,000.

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