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Sold for $155,000
$155,000
521 N 21st St, Richmond, VA 23223
2beds
904sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
2,195 Square Feet Lot
$224,100 Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$1,792 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dave Seibert membership@therealbrokerage.com,
Real Broker LLC,
Joey Schihl 804-347-9544,
Real Broker LLC
Bought with:
Franklin Earley, 0225249157
Real Broker LLC
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2523008
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Large open space
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Description: Ceiling fan light fixture, fireplace surround
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Other
- Description: Tub
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Gas cooking
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Description: fireplace mantle, electric heating stove,
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Stove, Water Heater
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Partial
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 904 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 904
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Storage, Shed
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Privacy,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,195 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: E0000253020
- Zoning description: R-63
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame
- Roof: Flat,Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Richmond
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $197,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,256
- Date on market: 12/3/2025
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Sold | $155,000-16.2%$171/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Pending sale | $185,000$205/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Price change | $185,000-5.1%$205/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $195,000-11.4%$216/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000$243/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,364 +4.8% | $197,000 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $2,256 +3.3% | $188,000 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $2,184 | $182,000 |
| 2022 | $2,184 +41.1% | $182,000 +41.1% |
| 2021 | $1,548 +0.8% | $129,000 +0.8% |
| 2020 | $1,536 +6.7% | $128,000 +6.7% |
| 2019 | $1,440 +3.4% | $120,000 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $1,392 +50.6% | $116,000 +31.8% |
| 2017 | $924 | $88,000 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $924 | $81,000 -4.7% |
| 2015 | $924 | $85,000 +10.4% |
| 2014 | $924 | $77,000 +37.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $56,000 -1.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,000 -6.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $61,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $61,000 -0.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $61,300 +21.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,600 +43.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $35,300 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $32,100 +1.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,500 +23% |
| 2001 | $366 | $25,600 |
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Neighborhood: Union Hill
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Bellevue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Armstrong High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bellevue
- Middle: Martin Luther King Jr.
- High: Armstrong
Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Richmond City
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- 23223
- Union Hill
- 521 N 21st St
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