209 Commonwealth Ave, Richmond, VA 23221 Property Records

Richmond City property record for 209 Commonwealth Ave, Richmond, VA 23221

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,953 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.187 acres (8,146 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$630,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$8,736 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale
APNW-019-0294-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNW-019-0294-005

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,953 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,302 sqft
Upper Floors Area651 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,146 sqft (0.187 acres)
Lot Dimensions136 ft deep x 61 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area274 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address209 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CityRICHMOND
StateVA
Zip23221-2507
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-5 SINGLE
Legal DescriptionWILLETTA PLACE L5 BB; 0061.05X0136.02 IRG0000.000
Legal SubdivisionWILLETTA PLACE
JurisdictionRICHMOND CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionRICHMOND
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract50300

Owner

Source: Richmond City records, as of August 10, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address209 COMMONWEALTH AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-2507
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 2, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202131930
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionRICHMOND CITY VA
Recording DateNov 8, 2021
Property Address209 COMMONWEALTH AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-2507
Document Number31930
Instrument DateNov 4, 2021
Instrument210031930
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address209 COMMONWEALTH AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-2507

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Richmond City assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
MunicipalityRichmond City
Unified School DistrictRichmond City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$8,736.00 (+11.66%)$728,000 (+14.11%) Land $265,000 Building $463,000$728,000 (+14.11%) Land $265,000 Building $463,000
2025$7,824.00 (+39,02%)
2024$638,000 Land $265,000 Building $373,000
2023$638,000 Land $265,000 Building $373,000
2020$20.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1979–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 5
Most Recent ClaimAug 2021 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 98% of Virginia
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF RICHMOND
serves 233,655 people · EPA ID VA4760100
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Jul 2020
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 566 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

Nearby Properties on Commonwealth Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number