Weekly Report
Cottrell Farms
As of August 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Cottrell Farms, 2022–2026.
Of Cottrell Farms's $33M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 4% ($1M) 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 571 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Cottrell Farms 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 Cottrell Farms: 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 →
Open special-use permits (2)
Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Special Use - New | 4120 Dorset Road Richmond VA 23234 | Submitted Online |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Special Use - New | 3628 Cottrell Road Richmond VA 23234 | Submitted Online |
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Special Use - New | 4120 Dorset Road Richmond VA 23234 | Submitted Online |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Special Use - New | 3628 Cottrell Road Richmond VA 23234 | Submitted Online |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Subdivision (Final Plat) - New | 4120 Dorset Road Richmond VA 23234 | On Hold/Awaiting More Info |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Site Plan - New | 4611 Walmsley Blvd Richmond VA 23234 | Submitted Online |
Recently adopted
| Adopted | Case | Ordinance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | SUP-152478-2024 | 2025-235 |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Cottrell Farms — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Cottrell Farms, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 14 | 6.6 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 7 | 7.2 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 4 | 5.4 yrs |
| Repair Stormwater Drain | 3 | 5.0 yrs |
| Pavement Markings | 2 | 1.4 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 2 | 119 days |
| Repair Road | 1 | 28 days |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 1 | 28 days |
This week
Top categories opened
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 1 |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Request Residential Trash Can | 1 |
Last 30 days: 9 opened, 6 closed.