Weekly Report
Malvern Gardens
As of November 14, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Malvern Gardens, 2022–2026.
Of Malvern Gardens's $147M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 2% ($3M) 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 517 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Malvern Gardens 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 Malvern Gardens: 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 (1)
Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Special Use - New | 4215 W Franklin St Richmond VA 23221 | Submitted Online |
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Special Use - New | 4215 W Franklin St Richmond VA 23221 | Submitted Online |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Malvern Gardens — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Malvern Gardens, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 72 | 3.8 yrs |
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 41 | 7.2 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 9 | 3.2 yrs |
| Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern | 8 | 2.6 yrs |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 6 | 3.6 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 5 | 1.5 yrs |
| Pavement Markings | 4 | 1.6 yrs |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 4 | 2.9 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 3 |
| Request Residential Trash Can | 2 |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 1 |
| Paid Leaf Vacuum Service | 1 |
Top categories closed
Nothing closed this week.
Last 30 days: 20 opened, 20 closed.