Richmond City property record for 137 S Colonial Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,006 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,012 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | W-000-1240-045 |
| Primary APN | W-000-1240-045 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 390 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 390 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,006 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 214 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 137 S COLONIAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23221-3517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 SINGLE |
| Legal Description | BOULEVARD RESIDENCE PARK L51; 0025.00X0120.00 0000.000 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLVD RESIDENCE PARK |
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHMOND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Boulevard Historic District listed 1986 · 202 contributing resources · NRIS 86002887 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
137 S Colonial Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Richmond City records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 S COLONIAL AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-3517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage VILLAGE BANK |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VILLAGE BK MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201821807 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Property Address | 137 S COLONIAL AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-3517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000009698 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220009698 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 137 S COLONIAL AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-3517 |
| Document Number | 0000021807 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 137 S COLONIAL AVE RICHMOND VA 232213517, RICHMOND, VA 23221-3517 |
| Document Number | 21808 |
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| Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21808 |
| Name | VILLAGE BK MTG |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 137 S Colonial Ave was $6,012, up 8.7% 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 | $6,012.00 (+8.68%) | $501,000 Land $163,000 Building $338,000 | $501,000 Land $163,000 Building $338,000 |
| 2025 | $5,532.00 | ||
| 2024 | $448,000 Land $163,000 Building $285,000 | ||
| 2023 | $448,000 Land $163,000 Building $285,000 | ||
| 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 137 S Colonial Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2004 · Severe Storms, Flooding And Tornadoes Associated W Td Gaston |
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.
The area around 137 S Colonial Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 349 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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