Richmond City property record for 5 Commonwealth Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,776 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $595,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,448 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| APN | W-019-0293-010 |
| Primary APN | W-019-0293-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,776 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,594 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,280 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 68 ft deep x 151 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 206 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 5 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23221-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 SINGLE |
| Legal Description | 0151.44X0068.00 0000.000 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHMOND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 50300 |
Source: Richmond City records, as of August 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 COMMONWEALTH AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BNC NATIONAL BANK |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PRIME LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202226366 |
| Transfer Doc | 2505000010 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5 COMMONWEALTH AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-2506 |
| Document Number | 0000026366 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220026366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 COMMONWEALTH AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-2506 |
| Document Number | 0000026367 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220026367 |
| Name | BNC NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Property Address | 5 COMMONWEALTH AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-2506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016954 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220016954 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND CITY VA |
| Property Address | 5 COMMONWEALTH AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221-2506 |
| Document Number | 0000000841 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 COMMONWEALTH AVE RICHMOND VA 232212506, RICHMOND, VA 23221-2506 |
| Document Number | 0000000841 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 841 |
| Name | PRIME LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75252 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2047 |
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 | $8,448.00 (+14.47%) | $704,000 (+16.75%) Land $300,000 Building $404,000 | $704,000 (+16.75%) Land $300,000 Building $404,000 |
| 2025 | $7,380.00 (+36,8%) | ||
| 2024 | $603,000 Land $300,000 Building $303,000 | ||
| 2023 | $603,000 Land $300,000 Building $303,000 | ||
| 2020 | $20.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 566 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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