Richmond City property record for 1231 Westminster Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $131,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,116 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Feb 2022 Refinance + 1 more |
| APN | N-000-2347-008 |
| Primary APN | N-000-2347-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 558 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 394 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1231 WESTMINSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23227-3741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 SINGLE |
| Legal Description | BELLEVUE COURT L8 BC; 0050.00X0136.00 0000.000 |
| Legal Subdivision | ON THE PLAN OF BELLEVUE COURT WHICH PLAT |
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHMOND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
1231 Westminster Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Richmond City records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1231 WESTMINSTER AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23227-3741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28960 / 248 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015157 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1231 WESTMINSTER AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23227-3741 |
| Document Number | 0000015157 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 164 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 250015157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1231 WESTMINSTER AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23227-3741 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Property Address | 1231 WESTMINSTER AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23227-3741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002808 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220002808 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Property Address | 1231 WESTMINSTER AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23227-3741 |
| Document Number | 0000026902 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000026902 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26902 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 26, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.63% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1231 Westminster Ave was $4,116, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Richmond City assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Richmond City |
| Unified School District | Richmond City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,116.00 (+4.57%) | $343,000 (+4.57%) Land $105,000 Building $238,000 | $343,000 (+4.57%) Land $105,000 Building $238,000 |
| 2025 | $3,936.00 | $328,000 (+6.15%) Land $105,000 Building $223,000 | $328,000 Land $105,000 Building $223,000 |
| 2024 | $309,000 Land $90,000 Building $219,000 | ||
| 2023 | $309,000 Land $90,000 Building $219,000 | ||
| 2020 | $20.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1231 Westminster Ave; 2 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1231 Westminster Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF RICHMOND serves 233,655 people · EPA ID VA4760100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jul 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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