Richmond City · Neighborhood Guide

Northside

Tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and front porches, the residential neighborhoods north of the city, including Bellevue, Ginter Park, and Laburnum Park.

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

Northside 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
Also nearby
$328,903
Zip 23222, 92 sales, Jul to Sep 2026
To downtown, 8 a.m.
9 to 14 min
Home at 5 p.m.: 10 to 16 min
Walk Score
43
Ginter Park 43, Laburnum Park 44, Bellevue 58

Lakeside, just north, is Henrico County, not the city. Different tax rate, different school division.

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

Predominantly single-family detached homes from the 1920s through 1950s, bungalows, foursquares, Cape Cods, and Tudor revivals on real lots with yards. New construction is rare; renovation activity is steady.

If You're Buying

The buying reality

Northside is single-family territory, so you are buying a house with a yard inside city limits, which is rarer than people think. The best pockets, Bellevue and Ginter Park, draw steady competition for well-kept homes. New construction is rare, so most buys are 1920s-to-1950s homes that need a real inspection. The reward is space and character at a more accessible entry than the Fan-area neighborhoods.

If You're Selling

The selling reality

Your buyer wants a porch, a yard, and tree canopy inside the city, so sell the lot and the street as much as the house. Bellevue and Ginter Park carry their own pricing power and should be marketed by name, not lumped into a generic Northside. Condition and curb appeal drive offers. Price to the specific pocket, because the range across Northside is wide.

Day to Day

Living in Northside

You get front porches, mature trees, and a quieter residential rhythm a few minutes from the city core. Bellevue's small commercial strip and neighborhood feel anchor daily life, with restaurants and nightlife a short drive away. It trades walk-to-everything density for space and calm. People choose Northside when they want a real house and yard without leaving the city.

Is It For You

Northside may be a fit if

  • You want a single-family home with a yard inside city limits.
  • You value tree canopy, front porches, and a quieter residential feel.
  • You're willing to drive a few minutes for restaurants and nightlife rather than walking.

Common Questions

Northside FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Northside?

Northside 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 Northside?

Redfin's median sale price for zip 23227 was $379,838 across 58 sales from July through September 2026, and zip 23222 was $328,903. 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 Northside to downtown Richmond?

Google Maps forecast 9 to 14 minutes for an 8 a.m. Tuesday drive to Riverfront Plaza downtown, and 10 to 16 minutes back at 5 p.m. At 8 a.m. it was VCU Medical Center 8 to 12 min, Innsbrook 16 to 30 min, Capital One West Creek 22 to 35 min, RIC airport 12 to 18 min. MAMS measured these November 7, 2026, for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Drive your real route at rush hour before you buy.

Is Northside walkable?

Walk Score's area average: Ginter Park 43, Laburnum Park 44, 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 Northside?

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 Northside

Northside is where you get an actual single-family home with a yard and still keep a city address, and that combination is underrated. The catch is that it is a collection of distinct pockets, not one neighborhood, and the price gap between them is real. Buy the right pocket for your life, not just the right house.

Keep Going

Where Northside fits in your search

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Also compare: Bellevue, Scott's Addition, Glen Allen

Sources

Where every number comes from

Want the real read on Northside?

Take the Richmond neighborhood quiz to see how Northside 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.