Weekly Report
Blackwell
As of August 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Blackwell, 2022–2026.
Of Blackwell's $78M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 19% ($14M) is new construction: new buildings and major projects. The rest is the City reassessing existing property at higher values. How we tell construction from reassessment →
Typical home is the median change across the 847 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Blackwell among the 133 Richmond neighborhoods with at least 50 such homes (1 = fastest growth).
Source: City of Richmond Assessor (published 2026-05-26). data file ↗ · search portal ↗
Special use & zoning
Special-use permits in Blackwell: open applications still in the pipeline, plus recent filings and adopted permits. Each links to the City's record. See all open SUPs citywide, with what each is for →
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Site Plan - New | 1400 Hull St Richmond VA 23224 | Approved |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Blackwell — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Blackwell, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 28 | 8.0 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 14 | 3.3 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 8 | 337 days |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 7 | 1.5 yrs |
| Pothole on Road | 6 | 51 days |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 3 | 6.3 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 2 | 1.9 yrs |
| Pavement Markings | 2 | 1.7 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
| Pothole on Road | 3 |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 2 |
| Report Illegal Dumping | 2 |
| Request Residential Trash Can | 2 |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Traffic and Street Signs | 2 |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 1 |
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 1 |
Last 30 days: 33 opened, 15 closed.