Weekly Report
Swansboro West
As of November 14, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Swansboro West, 2022–2026.
Of Swansboro West's $41M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 7% ($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 737 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Swansboro 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 Swansboro 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 →
Open special-use permits (1)
Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Special Use - New | 3407 Lawson St Richmond VA 23224 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Special Use - New | 3407 Lawson St Richmond VA 23224 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
Recently adopted
| Adopted | Case | Ordinance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | SUP-171735-2025 | 2026-020 |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Swansboro West — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Swansboro West, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 61 | 8.4 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 33 | 3.5 yrs |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 10 | 1.5 yrs |
| Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern | 5 | 23 days |
| Request New Streetlight | 5 | 2.3 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 4 | 1.5 yrs |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 3 | 6.1 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 3 | 2.7 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
| Request Residential Trash Can | 2 |
| Report Litter on Public Property | 1 |
| Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Request Residential Trash Can | 2 |
Last 30 days: 19 opened, 16 closed.