Richmond City · Urban core
Scott's Addition & Jackson Ward
Scott's Addition is lofts and new condos in old industrial buildings. Jackson Ward is ironwork porches and history a few blocks from downtown and VCU.
Reviewed 2026-11-07 · By Miles Agee, Real Estate Advisor
The Numbers
What Scott's Addition & Jackson Ward actually costs
Median sale
Not enough sales
Redfin, Jul to Sep 2026
Downtown, 8 a.m.
5 to 7 min
Google Maps forecast, measured by MAMS
Real estate tax
$1.20 / $100
Car tax
$3.70 / $100
Before state relief
Walk Score
95
Area average
School division
Richmond Public Schools
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Rush-hour drives from Scott's Addition
| To | 8 a.m. | 5 p.m. home |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | 8 to 14 min | 8 to 12 min |
| VCU Medical Center | 9 to 18 min | 10 to 16 min |
| Capital One West Creek | 22 to 30 min | 22 to 35 min |
| Innsbrook | 14 to 24 min | 18 to 35 min |
| RIC airport | 16 to 26 min | 26 to 40 min |
Measured November 7, 2026, for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Drive your real route at rush hour before you buy.
The Honest Part
What Scott's Addition & Jackson Ward trades away
Weekends get loud, green space is thin, and few homes sell here, so pricing takes judgment. Jackson Ward's historic district rules limit exterior changes.
Is It For You
Scott's Addition & Jackson Ward tends to fit if
- You want: historic homes with original detail
- You want: new construction where you pick finishes
- On a Tuesday night you want: a restaurant you did not have to plan around
Common Questions
Scott's Addition & Jackson Ward FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Scott's Addition & Jackson Ward?
Scott's Addition & Jackson Ward 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 & Jackson Ward 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 & Jackson Ward walkable?
Walk Score publishes no area average for Scott's Addition & Jackson Ward, 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 & Jackson Ward?
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.
What do homes sell for in Scott's Addition & Jackson Ward?
Too few homes sold here from July through September 2026 for a median to mean anything, so we don't print one. Price comes from the exact house and the closest true comparable sales.
What is the trade-off of living in Scott's Addition & Jackson Ward?
Weekends get loud, green space is thin, and few homes sell here, so pricing takes judgment. Jackson Ward's historic district rules limit exterior changes.
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.
- Walk Score: 95 Walk Score. Checked 2026-11-07.
- Drive times: Google Maps, driving, 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, read by MAMS on November 7, 2026.
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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.