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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $240,000 on Sep 5, 2006

518 W CLAY ST

RICHMOND, VA 23220
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,620 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.
2,047 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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Sep 5, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,392 (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.$366,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$276,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$364,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$366,000

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.1970
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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Deck · 162 ft²Porch · 103 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 · 0.3 mi
M
Albert Hill Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Thomas Jefferson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23220These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.92%
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.22%
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.39,857
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,201 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,038
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,454
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

518 W Clay 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 86% of homes in Richmond city County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Richmond city County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Richmond city County

How it measures up in Richmond 23220

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 23220.

Living area2,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,740 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size2,047 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,006 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 518 W Clay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson WardRichmond 23220Richmond city County
Living areabigger than2,620 ft²79% of homes78% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,047 ft²40% of homes23% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than190076% of homes15% of homes5% of homes

About 518 W Clay St

When did 518 W Clay St, Richmond, VA last sell?

518 W Clay St, Richmond, VA last sold on Sep 5, 2006 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 W Clay St, Richmond, VA?

518 W Clay St, Richmond, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,620 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 518 W Clay St, Richmond, VA built?

518 W Clay St, Richmond, VA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 518 W Clay St, Richmond, VA?

518 W Clay 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 518 W Clay St, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23220?

Among the 8,425 homes in Richmond 23220, it is bigger than 78% of them (2,620 ft² against a typical 1,740 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (2,047 ft² against a typical 3,006 ft²) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 518 W Clay St, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 518 W Clay St, Richmond, VA was $4,392. The county assessed it at $366,000.

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