Henrico County · Neighborhood Guide
River Road
The winding road along the James in western Henrico, with large lots, wooded streets, and some of the area's biggest homes.
Reviewed 2026-11-07 · By Miles Agee, Real Estate Advisor
River Road by the numbers
- Real estate tax
- $0.83 per $100
- Henrico County, checked 2026-11-07
- Car tax
- $3.35 per $100
- Before state relief
- To downtown, 8 a.m.
- 14 to 20 min
- Home at 5 p.m.: 16 to 26 min
No published median matches the River Road corridor cleanly, so we don't print one. Windsor Farms, next door, is in the city at the city rate.
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 detached homes from the 1930s through today on wide, wooded lots. Many sit back from the street with long drives. Some properties back to the James River or its bluffs. Very little of it is in a homeowners association.
If You're Buying
The buying reality
Every house here is close to one of a kind, so averages don't help much. Your offer comes from the land, the lot, and the condition of the house. Budget for big-house upkeep: roofs, systems, and wooded lots all cost more. If a lot is near the river, check the flood map before anything else.
If You're Selling
The selling reality
Your buyer is paying for land, privacy and the drive along the river. Lead with the lot and what makes it private. Large, older homes need honest prep, because this buyer will bring a tough inspector. Price from true comparables, not from the general area.
Day to Day
Living in River Road
Wooded drives, the James River close by, and River Road Shopping Center for daily errands. It is quiet and private, and you will drive for almost everything. Downtown is close enough for a daily commute.
Is It For You
River Road may be a fit if
- You want land, trees and privacy without leaving the inner suburbs.
- You're ready for the upkeep that comes with a large, older home.
- You'll drive for errands and dinner.
Common Questions
River Road FAQ
What is the property tax rate in River Road?
River Road is in Henrico County, which taxes real estate at $0.83 per $100 of assessed value and cars at $3.35 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: Henrico County, checked 2026-11-07.
How long is the drive from River Road to downtown Richmond?
Google Maps forecast 14 to 20 minutes for an 8 a.m. Tuesday drive to Riverfront Plaza downtown, and 16 to 26 minutes back at 5 p.m. At 8 a.m. it was VCU Medical Center 16 to 24 min, Innsbrook 12 to 26 min, Capital One West Creek 14 to 24 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 River Road walkable?
Walk Score publishes no area average for River Road, 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 River Road?
Henrico County Public Schools. Assignment goes by exact address and can change, so use the division's own lookup (https://www.henricoschools.us/school-locator) before you write an offer. For official data on any school, the Virginia Department of Education publishes School Quality Profiles at schoolquality.virginia.gov.
Are River Road homes in a flood zone?
Most are not, but lots near the James can be. Check the exact address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and ask your insurance agent for a quote before your inspection period ends.
Miles's Take
The honest read on River Road
River Road is where averages lie. Two houses a quarter mile apart can be two different worlds. If you're shopping here, we start with the lot and the land, and the house comes second.
Keep Going
Where River Road fits in your search
Sources
Where every number comes from
- Henrico County: $0.83 per $100. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Henrico County: $3.35 per $100 (cars, trucks, motorcycles). Checked 2026-11-07.
- Richmond City Council: $1.20 per $100. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Henrico County Public Schools: School Assignment Locator (guide, not official assignment; confirm with Boundaries team 804-652-3745). 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 River Road?
Take the Richmond neighborhood quiz to see how River Road 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.