Weekly Report
Northern Barton Heights
As of August 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Northern Barton Heights, 2022–2026.
Of Northern Barton Heights's $147M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 5% ($8M) 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 1,200 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Northern Barton Heights 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 Northern Barton Heights: 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Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Special Use - New | 2815 Edgewood Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Submitted Online |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Special Use - New | 2700 North Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Awaiting Revisions |
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Special Use - New | 2815 Edgewood Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Submitted Online |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Special Use - New | 2700 North Ave Richmond VA 23222 | Awaiting Revisions |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Northern Barton Heights — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Northern Barton Heights, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 108 | 7.4 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 53 | 5.4 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 38 | 4.9 yrs |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 30 | 8.0 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 28 | 7.9 yrs |
| Request New Tree Planting | 20 | 2.8 yrs |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 14 | 3.5 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 9 | 2.1 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
| Request Residential Trash Can | 5 |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 5 |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 1 |
| Request New Tree Planting | 1 |
| Traffic and Street Signs | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 4 |
| Request Residential Trash Can | 3 |
| Traffic and Street Signs | 1 |
Last 30 days: 59 opened, 53 closed.