Chesterfield County · Neighborhood Guide
Moseley
Western Chesterfield's growth area near Route 288 and Route 360, home to the Magnolia Green master-planned community and a lot of new building.
Reviewed 2026-11-07 · By Miles Agee, Real Estate Advisor
Moseley by the numbers
- Real estate tax
- $0.89 per $100
- Chesterfield County, checked 2026-11-07
- Car tax
- $3.25 per $100
- Before state relief
- Median sale price
- $632,243
- Zip 23120, 117 sales, Jul to Sep 2026
- To downtown, 8 a.m.
- 30 min to 1 hr min
- Home at 5 p.m.: 30 min to 1 hr 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
Mostly new and recent construction: two-story homes, townhomes and some ranch-style plans in planned communities. Lots are engineered and most homes carry an HOA. Older homes on acreage sit along the rural roads around the new communities.
If You're Buying
The buying reality
You'll often choose between a builder's new home and a resale a few years old in the same community. The resale may come with a finished yard and blinds. The builder may offer incentives. Compare the total cost, not just the price. Read the HOA documents and fees before you commit.
If You're Selling
The selling reality
You're competing with the builder down the street, who can offer rate buydowns and closing help. Your edge is what's already done: landscaping, upgrades, and no waiting. Price against the builder's real deal, not their list price.
Day to Day
Living in Moseley
Community pools, trails and clubhouses, with shopping along Route 360. It is quiet and car-dependent. The commute is the real trade, so drive it at rush hour before you buy.
Is It For You
Moseley may be a fit if
- You want a newer home and are fine with an HOA.
- You want community amenities like pools and trails.
- You can live with a longer commute.
Common Questions
Moseley FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Moseley?
Moseley is in Chesterfield County, which taxes real estate at $0.89 per $100 of assessed value and cars at $3.25 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: Chesterfield County, checked 2026-11-07.
What do homes sell for in Moseley?
Redfin's median sale price for zip 23120 was $632,243 across 117 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 Moseley to downtown Richmond?
Google Maps forecast 30 min to 1 hr minutes for an 8 a.m. Tuesday drive to Riverfront Plaza downtown, and 30 min to 1 hr minutes back at 5 p.m. At 8 a.m. it was VCU Medical Center 35 min to 1 hr 5 min, Innsbrook 40 min to 1 hr min, Capital One West Creek 35 to 50 min, RIC airport 40 min to 1 hr min. MAMS measured these November 7, 2026, for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Drive your real route at rush hour before you buy.
Is Moseley walkable?
Walk Score publishes no area average for Moseley, 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 Moseley?
Chesterfield County Public Schools. Assignment goes by exact address and can change, so use the division's own lookup (https://www.oneccps.org/register-for-school/) before you write an offer. For official data on any school, the Virginia Department of Education publishes School Quality Profiles at schoolquality.virginia.gov.
Should I buy new construction or a resale in Moseley?
Price both the same way: total cost to move in. Add blinds, landscaping, fencing and any upgrades to the builder's price, then subtract real incentives. Do the same for the resale. The cheaper sticker is not always the cheaper house.
Miles's Take
The honest read on Moseley
Moseley is growing fast, and the builders know how to sell. My job is to put the builder's deal next to the resale two streets over and show you the real math. Sometimes new wins. Often it doesn't.
Keep Going
Where Moseley fits in your search
Sources
Where every number comes from
- Chesterfield County: $0.89 per $100. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Chesterfield County: $3.25 per $100. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Richmond City Council: $1.20 per $100. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Redfin Data Center: $632,243 median sale price (117 homes sold, zip 23120). Checked 2026-11-07.
- Chesterfield County Public Schools: Find My School (Attendance Zones 804-348-8423). 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 Moseley?
Take the Richmond neighborhood quiz to see how Moseley 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.