Weekly Report
Malvern Gardens
As of August 13, 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 →
No open special-use permits or recent zoning activity.
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 | 77 | 3.6 yrs |
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 40 | 6.9 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 11 | 1.5 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 10 | 2.9 yrs |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 9 | 4.3 yrs |
| Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern | 7 | 2.4 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 5 | 2.4 yrs |
| Pavement Markings | 4 | 1.3 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 2 |
| Pothole on Road | 2 |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 1 |
| Repair Existing Streetlight | 1 |
| Repair Road | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 1 |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 1 |
| Report Odor from Sewer | 1 |
Last 30 days: 20 opened, 16 closed.