Richmond City · Established suburb
West End City
The western edge of Richmond City offers a suburban feel with a city address. Larger lots, lower prices, and a quiet residential pace -- though you're still paying city tax rates.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · By Miles Agee, Realtor®
The Numbers
What West End City actually costs
Median range
$325K-$425K
Walk score
45
Typical commute
12 min
Tax rate
$1.20 / $100
School district
Richmond City PS
County
Richmond City
Walk score and commute are representative averages for the zone, not for a single address. The tax rate is the locality rate per $100 of assessed value and is reset annually.
The Honest Part
What West End City trades away
City tax rate ($1.20) with suburban density -- you pay more in taxes than Henrico neighbors with similar lots. Lower walkability. Less restaurant/nightlife density. City school district.
Most zone pages skip this part. Every place in Greater Richmond gives something up, and knowing which thing before you tour is worth more than another photo gallery.
On the Ground
Communities inside West End City
What You Get
Housing stock and daily life
What is on the market here
- Historic homes with original detail
- Move-in-ready homes, roughly 5 to 15 years old
What this zone is built around
- Quiet streets and privacy
- Shopping and everyday convenience
What a Tuesday night looks like
- Errands done without a second trip
Is It For You
Who West End City tends to fit
Family with young kids
More space and larger lots than inner-city neighborhoods at lower price points. You're still in the city but with room for a yard and a garage. Close to Willow Lawn shopping.
Family with teenagers
Affordable homes with space. Easy access to both city amenities and suburban conveniences. A bridge between city energy and suburban comfort at a price point that works.
You and your partner
If you want a city address with a suburban pace, the West End delivers. Bigger lots, lower prices, and easy access to Short Pump and the Fan in opposite directions.
Relocating for work
Affordable, spacious, and central. You're equidistant from downtown and Short Pump. A quiet home office with room to spread out, at prices well below the Fan.
Not sure West End City is your zone?
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Pricing, tax rates, walk scores, and commute figures on this page are representative for the zone as of 2026-09-06 and change regularly. Verify with current MLS data, the locality assessor, and a licensed Realtor before making purchase or sale decisions. School information should be verified through Niche, GreatSchools, or the official school district. MAMS does not steer clients by race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.