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Last sold for $679,950 on Mar 24, 2025

5936 FOREST HILL AVE

RICHMOND, VA 23225
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,604 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2025
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$679,950 · Mar 24, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,836 (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.$653,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$585,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$653,000

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.0.35
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Lucille M. Brown Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Westover Hills Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Huguenot High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23225These 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.108
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 100.65

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
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.42,106
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,843 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,140
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%

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How this home compares

5936 Forest Hill 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 90% of homes in Richmond 23225
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Richmond city County
  • Among the newest homes in Westover Hills West

How it measures up in Richmond 23225

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 23225.

Living area2,604 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built2025
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 5936 Forest Hill Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestover Hills WestRichmond 23225Richmond city County
Living areabigger than2,604 ft²75% of homes90% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac41% of homes65% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than2025almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 5936 Forest Hill Ave

When did 5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA last sell?

5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA last sold on Mar 24, 2025 for $679,950, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA?

5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,604 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA built?

5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA was built in 2025, making it 1 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA?

5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA is assigned to Lucille M. Brown Middle School (middle), rated F; Westover Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Huguenot High School (high), rated D. All sit in Richmond City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23225?

Among the 10,792 homes in Richmond 23225, it is bigger than 90% of them (2,604 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2025 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5936 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA was $7,836. The county assessed it at $653,000.

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