Richmond City · Neighborhood Guide

West End (City)

The city's quieter western neighborhoods, from Westhampton and the Libbie and Grove shops to the streets around the University of Richmond.

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

West End (City) 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
$649,809
Zip 23226, 102 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
48
Three Chopt 48, Westhampton 63

Zip 23226 crosses into Henrico. Inside the city line you pay the city rate; a block over you may not.

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

Detached homes from the 1920s through the 1960s: brick colonials, Tudors, Cape Cods and ranches on real lots with mature trees. Some pockets have larger homes on wide lots. New construction is rare and mostly teardowns.

If You're Buying

The buying reality

You're buying a detached house with a yard inside city limits, with shops at Libbie and Grove a short walk or drive away. The big catch is the city line. Zip 23226 crosses into Henrico, so two houses that look alike can pay very different tax bills. Check the parcel before you write the offer.

If You're Selling

The selling reality

Your buyer is often choosing between you and a Henrico house a mile away with a lower tax rate. Show what the city address gets them: the Libbie and Grove shops, a short drive downtown, and an established street. Condition and updates matter here, because many homes are 60 to 100 years old.

Day to Day

Living in West End (City)

Coffee and dinner at Libbie and Grove, the University of Richmond campus close by, and the James River a few minutes south. It is calm and residential. Most errands mean a short drive. This is city living with a yard and a quieter pace.

Is It For You

West End (City) may be a fit if

  • You want a detached home and a yard while keeping a city address.
  • You value an established, tree-lined street over walk-to-everything.
  • You'll check the city and county line on every house.

Common Questions

West End (City) FAQ

What is the property tax rate in West End (City)?

West End (City) 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 West End (City)?

Redfin's median sale price for zip 23226 was $649,809 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 West End (City) 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 12 to 18 min, Innsbrook 14 to 24 min, Capital One West Creek 20 to 30 min, RIC airport 20 to 28 min. MAMS measured these November 7, 2026, for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Drive your real route at rush hour before you buy.

Is West End (City) walkable?

Walk Score's area average: Three Chopt 48, Westhampton 63, 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 West End (City)?

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 the West End in Richmond or Henrico?

Both. "West End" is a name people use for a big area that crosses the City of Richmond line into Henrico County. Neighborhoods like Westhampton and Three Chopt are inside the city. Much of the area farther west is Henrico. The line decides your tax rate and your school division, so look up the parcel on the city or county assessor site.

Miles's Take

The honest read on West End (City)

Most people say West End and mean three different places. Before we talk price, we confirm which side of the city line you're on. Get that wrong and you're comparing apples to oranges for thirty years of tax bills.

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Sources

Where every number comes from

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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.