Weekly Report
Southern Barton Heights
As of August 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Southern Barton Heights, 2022–2026.
Of Southern Barton Heights's $61M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 17% ($10M) 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 422 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Southern 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 Southern 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 (1)
Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Special Use - Amendment | 210 Vale St Richmond VA 23222 | Under Review |
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Special Use - Amendment | 210 Vale St Richmond VA 23222 | Under Review |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Southern Barton Heights — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Southern Barton Heights, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 23 | 7.8 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 12 | 2.1 yrs |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 8 | 7.9 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 7 | 2.3 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 7 | 2.5 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 6 | 7.5 yrs |
| Request New Tree Planting | 3 | 2.4 yrs |
| Report Litter on Public Property | 2 | 80 days |
This week
Top categories opened
| Repair Alley | 1 |
| Request Residential Trash Can | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Request Residential Trash Can | 2 |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 1 |
Last 30 days: 12 opened, 11 closed.