Weekly Report
Sauer's Gardens
As of September 28, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Sauer's Gardens, 2022–2026.
Of Sauer's Gardens's $299M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 27% ($81M) 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 483 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Sauer's 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 Sauer's 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Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Special Use - New | 4501 W Broad St Ste A Richmond VA 23230 | Under Review |
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Development Review - New | 4419 W Broad St Richmond VA 23230 | Pending Review |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Special Use - New | 4501 W Broad St Ste A Richmond VA 23230 | Under Review |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Special Use - New | 4508 W Broad St Richmond VA 23230 | Approved |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Sauer's Gardens — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Sauer's Gardens, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 54 | 8.3 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 49 | 4.3 yrs |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 10 | 8.2 yrs |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 9 | 1.4 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 8 | 1.3 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 7 | 7.9 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 5 | 6.4 yrs |
| Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern | 5 | 3.9 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 1 |
| Repair Road | 1 |
Last 30 days: 12 opened, 20 closed.