Richmond City · Neighborhood Guide

Bellevue

Northside Richmond's tightest residential pocket, tree-lined streets, well-kept early-1900s single-family homes, and a strong neighborhood identity.

Reviewed 2026-11-07 · By Miles Agee, Real Estate Advisor

Bellevue by the numbers

Real estate tax
$1.20 per $100
The City of Richmond, checked 2026-11-07
Car tax
$3.70 per $100
Before state relief
Median sale price
$379,838
Zip 23227, 58 sales, Jul to Sep 2026
To downtown, 8 a.m.
10 to 16 min
Home at 5 p.m.: 12 to 22 min
Walk Score
58
Area average, Bellevue

Bellevue alone had too few sales for its own median. The number shown is its zip, 23227, which also covers Ginter Park and more of Northside.

Drive times are Google Maps forecasts measured by MAMS November 7, 2026, for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Every other number links to its source at the bottom of this page.

The Real Estate

Housing stock

Single-family detached homes from the 1920s through 1940s, primarily Tudor revivals, foursquares, bungalows, and Cape Cods on real lots with tree canopy. Renovations are common; new construction is rare.

If You're Buying

The buying reality

Bellevue runs lean on inventory, so when a well-kept historic home comes up it draws real competition. You are buying 1920s-to-1940s single-family homes with character and tree canopy, which means inspections matter. The neighborhood's tight identity and small commercial strip keep demand steady. Be pre-approved and ready, because the best homes here do not wait.

If You're Selling

The selling reality

Your buyer is paying for character, canopy, and a strong neighborhood identity, so sell the street and the community as much as the house. Lean inventory works in your favor, but condition and original detail still decide the number. Price to Bellevue's own pocket within Northside, not to a broad city average, because this buyer knows exactly what the neighborhood is worth.

Day to Day

Living in Bellevue

You get one of Northside's tightest, most walkable residential pockets, with a small commercial strip on MacArthur Avenue and serious tree canopy overhead. It is a real neighborhood where people know their streets. The trade is driving for nightlife and bigger restaurant scenes. People choose Bellevue for community and character over density.

Is It For You

Bellevue may be a fit if

  • You want a historic-character single-family home in city limits with a real yard.
  • You value tree canopy, walkable cross-streets, and a tight neighborhood feel.
  • You're willing to drive for restaurants and nightlife rather than walking.

Common Questions

Bellevue FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Bellevue?

Bellevue is in the City of Richmond, which taxes real estate at $1.20 per $100 of assessed value and cars at $3.70 per $100 before state relief. Source: Richmond City Council, checked 2026-11-07.

What do homes sell for in Bellevue?

Redfin's median sale price for zip 23227 was $379,838 across 58 sales from July through September 2026. That mixes every home type, condos included, so a single street can run well above or below it. Source: Redfin Data Center.

How long is the drive from Bellevue to downtown Richmond?

Google Maps forecast 10 to 16 minutes for an 8 a.m. Tuesday drive to Riverfront Plaza downtown, and 12 to 22 minutes back at 5 p.m. At 8 a.m. it was VCU Medical Center 10 to 20 min, Innsbrook 14 to 22 min, Capital One West Creek 20 to 26 min, RIC airport 16 to 28 min. MAMS measured these November 7, 2026, for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Drive your real route at rush hour before you buy.

Is Bellevue walkable?

Walk Score's area average: Bellevue 58, out of 100. Scores move block by block, so check the exact address at walkscore.com. Source: Walk Score, checked 2026-11-07.

Which school division serves Bellevue?

Richmond Public Schools. Assignment goes by exact address and can change, so use the division's own lookup (https://www.rvaschools.net/enroll) before you write an offer. For official data on any school, the Virginia Department of Education publishes School Quality Profiles at schoolquality.virginia.gov.

Miles's Take

The honest read on Bellevue

Bellevue is small, tight, and quietly one of the most desirable pockets in the city, which is why inventory is thin and good homes go fast. If you want it, be ready to move when one comes up. This is a neighborhood you buy on conviction, not on endless browsing.

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Where Bellevue fits in your search

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Also compare: Northside, The Fan, Scott's Addition

Sources

Where every number comes from

Want the real read on Bellevue?

Take the Richmond neighborhood quiz to see how Bellevue stacks up against your needs, or text Miles to talk through what it would look like for you.

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Numbers on this page were checked 2026-11-07 and change over time. Medians mix every home type and are not an appraisal of any home. Confirm school assignment with the school division for the exact address. Miles Agee is a Real Estate Advisor licensed in Virginia with Samson Properties, on the OneSouth Realty team. MAMS does not steer clients by race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.