Weekly Report
Newtowne West
As of November 14, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Newtowne West, 2022–2026.
Of Newtowne West's $123M in assessed-value growth since 2022, new construction drove most of it — about 51% ($63M): 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 184 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Newtowne West 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 Newtowne West: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Development Review - New | 1011 Hermitage Road Richmond VA 23220 | Pending Review |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Newtowne West — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Newtowne West, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 6 | 7.3 yrs |
| Repair Existing Streetlight | 3 | 2.0 yrs |
| Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern | 2 | 138 days |
| Report Public Right of Way Concern | 2 | 6.0 yrs |
| Repair Electronic Traffic Signal | 1 | 5.6 yrs |
| Repair Road | 1 | 2.6 yrs |
| Repair or Remove Traffic and Street Signs | 1 | 10 days |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 1 | 54 days |
This week
Top categories opened
Nothing opened this week.
Top categories closed
Nothing closed this week.
Last 30 days: 6 opened, 4 closed.