Weekly Report
Highland Park Southern Tip
As of August 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Highland Park Southern Tip, 2022–2026.
Of Highland Park Southern Tip's $97M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 13% ($12M) 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 903 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Highland Park Southern Tip 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 Highland Park Southern Tip: 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 (4)
Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Special Use - New | 2212 4th Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Under Review |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Special Use - New | 2901 4th Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Awaiting Revisions |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Special Use - New | 1516 Matthews St Richmond VA 23222 | Submitted Online |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Special Use - New | 1412 Chestnut St Richmond VA 23222 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Site Plan - New | 1412 Chestnut St Richmond VA 23222 | Submitted Online |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Special Use - New | 2212 4th Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Under Review |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Special Use - New | 2901 4th Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Awaiting Revisions |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Special Use - New | 1516 Matthews St Richmond VA 23222 | Submitted Online |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Subdivision (Final Plat) - New | 1414 Chestnut St Richmond VA 23222 | Pending Review |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Special Use - New | 1412 Chestnut St Richmond VA 23222 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Special Use - New | 2502 4th Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Approved |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Subdivision (Final Plat) - New | 1915 5th Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Approved |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Site Plan - New | 2712 2nd Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Approved |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Special Use - Amendment | 2900 Rady St Richmond VA 23222 | Approved |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Highland Park Southern Tip — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Highland Park Southern Tip, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 32 | 7.5 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 22 | 3.4 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 12 | 1.4 yrs |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 9 | 1.5 yrs |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 8 | 7.9 yrs |
| Request New Tree Planting | 7 | 2.9 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 4 | 183 days |
| Repair Existing Streetlight | 3 | 1.4 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 5 |
| Request Residential Trash Can | 3 |
Top categories closed
| Request Residential Trash Can | 4 |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 1 |
| Pothole on Road | 1 |
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 1 |
Last 30 days: 27 opened, 25 closed.