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Last sold for $155,000 on Apr 7, 2015

521 N 1ST ST

RICHMOND, VA 23219
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,970 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.
2,483 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.$155,000 · Apr 7, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,220 (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.$185,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$185,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
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.0.06
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
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 82 ft²

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Albert Hill Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Thomas Jefferson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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

521 N 1st 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 23219
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Richmond 23219
  • Older than 95% of homes in Richmond city County

How it measures up in Richmond 23219

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

Living area1,970 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,109 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size2,483 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 521 N 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson WardRichmond 23219Richmond city County
Living areabigger than1,970 ft²54% of homes86% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,483 ft²58% of homes87% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than190076% of homes22% of homes5% of homes

About 521 N 1st St

When did 521 N 1st St, Richmond, VA last sell?

521 N 1st St, Richmond, VA last sold on Apr 7, 2015 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 N 1st St, Richmond, VA?

521 N 1st St, Richmond, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,970 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 521 N 1st St, Richmond, VA built?

521 N 1st St, Richmond, VA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 N 1st St, Richmond, VA?

521 N 1st 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 521 N 1st St, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23219?

Among the 671 homes in Richmond 23219, it is bigger than 86% of them (1,970 ft² against a typical 1,109 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (2,483 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 22% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 521 N 1st St, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 521 N 1st St, Richmond, VA was $2,220. The county assessed it at $185,000.

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