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$575,841$224 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

8531 CHEROKEE RD

RICHMOND, VA 23235
3
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,575 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$576K
$479K low$673K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,432 (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.$536,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$430,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$523,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$536,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
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
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.Porch · 25 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Huguenot High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
J.B. Fisher Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Lucille M. Brown Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23235These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
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.35,853
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,009 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,050
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,706
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

8531 Cherokee Rd 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.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Richmond 23235
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Southampton
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Richmond city County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Richmond city County
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Richmond city County

What homes are worth in Richmond 23235

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$184K$861K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Richmond 23235.

How it measures up in Richmond 23235

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 23235.

Estimated value$575,841
CheaperTypical $401,623Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area2,575 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,984 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 8531 Cherokee Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthamptonRichmond 23235Richmond city County
Estimated valuepricier than$575,84167% of homes87% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22428% of homes64% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than2,575 ft²71% of homes80% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac18% of homes47% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than196675% of homes35% of homes77% of homes

About 8531 Cherokee Rd

How much is 8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA is $575,841 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $478,844 to $672,838. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA last sell?

8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA?

8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA has 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 2,575 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA built?

8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA?

8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA is assigned to Huguenot High School (high), rated D-; J.B. Fisher Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Lucille M. Brown Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Richmond City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA compare to other homes in Richmond 23235?

Among the 12,619 homes in Richmond 23235, it is worth more than 87% of them ($575,841 against a typical $401,623), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($224 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,575 ft² against a typical 1,984 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1966 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Richmond city County, it is worth more than 77% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8531 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA was $6,432. The county assessed it at $536,000.

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