Powhatan County · Neighborhood Guide

Powhatan

A rural county west of Chesterfield along Route 60, with farmland, acreage, and Powhatan State Park on the James.

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

Powhatan by the numbers

Real estate tax
$0.77 per $100
Powhatan County, checked 2026-11-07
Car tax
$3.60 per $100
Before state relief
Median sale price
$504,852
Zip 23139, 102 sales, Jul to Sep 2026
To downtown, 8 a.m.
40 min to 1 hr 5 min
Home at 5 p.m.: 40 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

Farmhouses, homes on acreage, and newer subdivisions closer to the Chesterfield line. Most homes use wells and septic. Lots are big, and many come with no homeowners association.

If You're Buying

The buying reality

You're buying land and space. The trade is distance and rural systems. Get well, septic and internet checked at the exact address. If you commute into Richmond, drive it at rush hour first. The numbers below show why.

If You're Selling

The selling reality

Your buyer wants land and quiet, often with no HOA. Lead with the acreage, any outbuildings, and the condition of the well and septic. Rural buyers do their homework, so have reports ready.

Day to Day

Living in Powhatan

Open country, Powhatan State Park, and a small courthouse village. Shopping and dining mostly mean a drive toward Midlothian. Weekends feel far from the city, which is the point.

Is It For You

Powhatan may be a fit if

  • You want real acreage and a rural setting.
  • You're ready for wells, septic and checking internet at the address.
  • A long commute into Richmond works for you.

Common Questions

Powhatan FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Powhatan?

Powhatan is in Powhatan County, which taxes real estate at $0.77 per $100 of assessed value and cars at $3.60 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: Powhatan County, checked 2026-11-07.

What do homes sell for in Powhatan?

Redfin's median sale price for zip 23139 was $504,852 across 102 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 Powhatan to downtown Richmond?

Google Maps forecast 40 min to 1 hr 5 minutes for an 8 a.m. Tuesday drive to Riverfront Plaza downtown, and 40 min to 1 hr minutes back at 5 p.m. At 8 a.m. it was VCU Medical Center 40 min to 1 hr 10 min, Innsbrook 35 to 50 min, Capital One West Creek 30 to 45 min, RIC airport 50 min to 1 hr 10 min. MAMS measured these November 7, 2026, for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Drive your real route at rush hour before you buy.

Is Powhatan walkable?

Walk Score publishes no area average for Powhatan, 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 Powhatan?

Powhatan County Public Schools. Assignment goes by exact address and can change, so use the division's own lookup (https://www.powhatan.k12.va.us) 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 there a state park in Powhatan?

Yes. Powhatan State Park sits on the James River, with trails, river access and camping. Check Virginia State Parks (dcr.virginia.gov) for hours and fees.

Miles's Take

The honest read on Powhatan

Powhatan is for people who want land more than they want convenience. If that's you, it's a great fit. If you'll be driving into the city every day, test that drive twice before you buy.

Keep Going

Where Powhatan fits in your search

Quiz matchWho this part of town fits, and the trade-offRelocation guideHenrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and Goochland.Relocation guideWhat Richmond costs you, line by line.

Also compare: Midlothian, Goochland, Moseley

Sources

Where every number comes from

Want the real read on Powhatan?

Take the Richmond neighborhood quiz to see how Powhatan 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.