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Scott's Addition

Richmond's brewery and food district, a former industrial corridor that now leads the city in new construction, breweries, and walkable destinations.

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

Scott's Addition 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
To downtown, 8 a.m.: 8 to 14 min; Home at 5 p.m.: 8 to 12 min

Too few homes sold here in July through September 2026 for a median to mean anything, so we don't print one.

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 recently-built condos, lofts, and townhouses in converted warehouses and ground-up infill construction. Very few traditional single-family detached homes inside the boundary.

If You're Buying

The buying reality

Most of what you will tour is condo and townhouse product, much of it new or recently built, so read the HOA and the building before you read the unit. Warranty, fees, and reserves matter as much as finishes here. Demand stays high because people want to live where the breweries and restaurants are. Know the difference between a well-run building and a flashy one.

If You're Selling

The selling reality

You are selling lifestyle and low maintenance to a buyer who wants to walk to food and drink. Lead with proximity, finishes, and the building's amenities and HOA health. Pricing is competitive because new inventory keeps coming, so condition, parking, and a clean HOA story are what separate your unit from the next one. Turnkey wins in Scott's Addition.

Day to Day

Living in Scott's Addition

You live inside Richmond's brewery and food district, where most of what you want is a walk away. It is energetic, social, and built for people who go out. The trade is that you give up yards and historic character for convenience and newness. People who pick Scott's Addition want the city's most active corner as their backyard.

Is It For You

Scott's Addition may be a fit if

You want a low-maintenance condo or townhouse close to the breweries and restaurants you'll actually visit.
You don't need a yard or extensive outdoor space.
You value walkability to food, drink, and entertainment over historic architecture.

Common Questions

Scott's Addition FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Scott's Addition?

Scott's Addition 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.

How long is the drive from Scott's Addition to downtown Richmond?

Google Maps forecast 8 to 14 minutes for an 8 a.m. Tuesday drive to Riverfront Plaza downtown, and 8 to 12 minutes back at 5 p.m. At 8 a.m. it was VCU Medical Center 9 to 18 min, Innsbrook 14 to 24 min, Capital One West Creek 22 to 30 min, RIC airport 16 to 26 min. MAMS measured these November 7, 2026, for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Drive your real route at rush hour before you buy.

Is Scott's Addition walkable?

Walk Score publishes no area average for Scott's Addition, 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 Scott's Addition?

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.

Is Scott's Addition a good fit for first-time buyers?

It can be, particularly for buyers who want a turnkey condo or townhouse and value walkability over square footage. HOA fees and the trade-off between new construction warranty and historic character are worth thinking through with a Richmond agent.

Miles's Take

The honest read on Scott's Addition

Scott's Addition is the easiest neighborhood to fall for on a Saturday night and the one where you most need to look past the vibe. The building and the HOA matter more than the finishes, because that is what you actually own long term. Buy the well-run building, not just the cool unit.

Keep Going

Where Scott's Addition fits in your search

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Sources

Where every number comes from

Richmond City Council: $1.20 per $100. Checked 2026-11-07.
City of Richmond: $3.70 per $100 (passenger vehicles). Checked 2026-11-07.
Richmond Public Schools: Address-based School Locator Map. 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.

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Take the Richmond neighborhood quiz to see how Scott's Addition 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.