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521 ST JAMES ST

RICHMOND, VA 23220
0
Baths
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$720 (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.$60,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$60,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyRICHMOND CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Albert Hill Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Thomas Jefferson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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%

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.Yes

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

521 St James 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 97% 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.

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,006 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

How 521 St James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson WardRichmond 23220Richmond city County
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²10% of homes6% of homes3% of homes

About 521 St James St

When did 521 St James St, Richmond, VA last sell?

521 St James St, Richmond, VA last sold on Jan 26, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 521 St James St, Richmond, VA?

521 St James 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.

What are the property taxes on 521 St James St, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 521 St James St, Richmond, VA was $720. The county assessed it at $60,000.

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