Goochland County · Neighborhood Guide
Goochland
The county west of Henrico along the James, where the area's lowest real estate tax rate meets land, horse country, and Capital One's West Creek campus.
Reviewed 2026-11-07 · By Miles Agee, Real Estate Advisor
Goochland by the numbers
- Real estate tax
- $0.53 per $100
- Goochland County, checked 2026-11-07
- Car tax
- $2.99 per $100
- Before state relief
- Median sale price
- $758,777
- Zip 23103, 30 sales, Jul to Sep 2026
- Also nearby
- $449,868
- Zip 23063, 28 sales, Jul to Sep 2026
- To downtown, 8 a.m.
- 35 to 50 min
- Home at 5 p.m.: 40 to 55 min
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
Large homes in planned communities near the Henrico line, like those around Manakin-Sabot, plus farms, acreage and older homes as you head west. Many homes use wells and septic systems instead of public water and sewer.
If You're Buying
The buying reality
Low tax and more land are the draw. The trade-offs live underground: wells, septic and sometimes internet options. Get a well and septic inspection on every home that needs one. Check internet providers at the exact address before you commit, especially if you work from home.
If You're Selling
The selling reality
Your buyer is coming for land and the low tax rate. Lead with both, plus anything that makes rural life easy: a recent septic inspection, a good well report, and a strong internet connection. Have those papers ready before you list.
Day to Day
Living in Goochland
Open land, the James River, country roads, and a short drive east to Short Pump for shopping. It is quiet and spread out. Expect to drive for most errands and dinners.
Is It For You
Goochland may be a fit if
- You want land and the lowest tax rate in the area.
- You're ready for well and septic, and you'll check internet at the address.
- You'll drive for errands and dinner.
Common Questions
Goochland FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Goochland?
Goochland is in Goochland County, which taxes real estate at $0.53 per $100 of assessed value and cars at $2.99 per $100 before state relief. The City of Richmond's rate is $1.20, so the same assessed value costs less here every year. Source: Goochland County, checked 2026-11-07.
What do homes sell for in Goochland?
Redfin's median sale price for zip 23103 was $758,777 across 30 sales from July through September 2026, and zip 23063 was $449,868. 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 Goochland to downtown Richmond?
Google Maps forecast 35 to 50 minutes for an 8 a.m. Tuesday drive to Riverfront Plaza downtown, and 40 to 55 minutes back at 5 p.m. At 8 a.m. it was VCU Medical Center 35 to 55 min, Innsbrook 24 to 35 min, Capital One West Creek 22 to 26 min, RIC airport 40 min to 1 hr 5 min. MAMS measured these November 7, 2026, for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Drive your real route at rush hour before you buy.
Is Goochland walkable?
Walk Score publishes no area average for Goochland, and one address score is not an area, so we don't print one. Check the exact address at walkscore.com.
Which school division serves Goochland?
Goochland County Public Schools. Assignment goes by exact address and can change, so use the division's own lookup (https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/registration/) before you write an offer. For official data on any school, the Virginia Department of Education publishes School Quality Profiles at schoolquality.virginia.gov.
Do Goochland homes have public water and sewer?
Some do, mostly in the eastern end near the Henrico line. Many homes in the rest of the county use private wells and septic systems. Ask for the system type on every listing and inspect it before your contingency ends.
Miles's Take
The honest read on Goochland
Goochland is where people go when they want land and a lower tax bill, and it delivers. What catches buyers off guard is the stuff you can't see, like the septic field and the internet line. We check those before we fall in love with the view.
Keep Going
Where Goochland fits in your search
Sources
Where every number comes from
- Goochland County: $0.53 per $100. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Goochland County: $2.99 per $100 (Personal Property, PPTRA Vehicles); $3.75 per $100 (Personal Property, General Rate). Checked 2026-11-07.
- Richmond City Council: $1.20 per $100. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Redfin Data Center: $758,777 median sale price (30 homes sold, zip 23103). Checked 2026-11-07.
- Redfin Data Center: $449,868 median sale price (28 homes sold, zip 23063). Checked 2026-11-07.
- Goochland County Public Schools: Division mapping tool (School Districts layer shows elementary boundaries), linked from the registration page; main office 804-556-5630. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Virginia Department of Education: VDOE School Quality Profiles and data download. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Drive times: Google Maps, driving, depart at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, read by MAMS on November 7, 2026.
Want the real read on Goochland?
Take the Richmond neighborhood quiz to see how Goochland stacks up against your needs, or text Miles to talk through what it would look like for you.
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.