New Kent County · Neighborhood Guide
New Kent
The county east of Richmond along I-64 toward Williamsburg, with a low tax rate, newer communities, and lots of open land.
Reviewed 2026-11-07 · By Miles Agee, Real Estate Advisor
New Kent by the numbers
- Real estate tax
- $0.58 per $100
- New Kent County, checked 2026-11-07
- Car tax
- $3.10 per $100
- Before state relief
- Median sale price
- $453,607
- Zip 23124, 43 sales, Jul to Sep 2026
- Also nearby
- $487,357
- Zip 23141, 48 sales, Jul to Sep 2026
- Also nearby
- $519,847
- Zip 23140, 34 sales, Jul to Sep 2026
- To downtown, 8 a.m.
- 30 to 45 min
- Home at 5 p.m.: 30 to 45 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
Newer planned communities near I-64, older homes on rural lots, and acreage across the county. Some neighborhoods are on public water and sewer, while rural homes mostly use wells and septic.
If You're Buying
The buying reality
Low tax and newer homes are the draw. Look at the commute and the system type on every listing. If you work east toward Williamsburg or west into Richmond, I-64 is your lifeline, so drive it at rush hour before you buy.
If You're Selling
The selling reality
Your buyer is weighing tax, house and commute. Show all three. Newer homes compete with builders, so price against their real incentives. Rural homes sell on land and condition, so have well and septic reports ready.
Day to Day
Living in New Kent
Quiet roads, open land, and quick access to I-64 for both Richmond and Williamsburg. Colonial Downs brings racing to the county. Most shopping and dining mean a drive.
Is It For You
New Kent may be a fit if
- You want a low tax rate and a newer home.
- You want access to both Richmond and Williamsburg.
- You're fine driving for errands.
Common Questions
New Kent FAQ
What is the property tax rate in New Kent?
New Kent is in New Kent County, which taxes real estate at $0.58 per $100 of assessed value and cars at $3.10 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: New Kent County, checked 2026-11-07.
What do homes sell for in New Kent?
Redfin's median sale price for zip 23124 was $453,607 across 43 sales from July through September 2026, and zip 23141 was $487,357, and zip 23140 was $519,847. 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 New Kent to downtown Richmond?
Google Maps forecast 30 to 45 minutes for an 8 a.m. Tuesday drive to Riverfront Plaza downtown, and 30 to 45 minutes back at 5 p.m. At 8 a.m. it was VCU Medical Center 30 to 40 min, Innsbrook 40 to 50 min, Capital One West Creek 45 min to 1 hr min, RIC airport 24 to 35 min. MAMS measured these November 7, 2026, for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Drive your real route at rush hour before you buy.
Is New Kent walkable?
Walk Score publishes no area average for New Kent, 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 New Kent?
New Kent County Public Schools. Assignment goes by exact address and can change, so use the division's own lookup (https://www.newkentschools.org) before you write an offer. For official data on any school, the Virginia Department of Education publishes School Quality Profiles at schoolquality.virginia.gov.
Is New Kent closer to Richmond or Williamsburg?
It sits between them on I-64. The western end of the county is closer to Richmond, and the eastern end is closer to Williamsburg. Your exact address decides which way your daily drive leans.
Miles's Take
The honest read on New Kent
New Kent is a smart play if you split time between Richmond and the Williamsburg side, or if a low tax rate matters a lot to you. Just be honest about the drive. Do it on a Tuesday morning, not a Saturday.
Keep Going
Where New Kent fits in your search
Sources
Where every number comes from
- New Kent County: $0.58 per $100. Checked 2026-11-07.
- New Kent County: $3.10 per $100 (motor vehicles). Checked 2026-11-07.
- Richmond City Council: $1.20 per $100. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Redfin Data Center: $453,607 median sale price (43 homes sold, zip 23124). Checked 2026-11-07.
- Redfin Data Center: $487,357 median sale price (48 homes sold, zip 23141). Checked 2026-11-07.
- Redfin Data Center: $519,847 median sale price (34 homes sold, zip 23140). 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 New Kent?
Take the Richmond neighborhood quiz to see how New Kent 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.