Weekly Report
Swanson
As of November 14, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Swanson, 2022–2026.
Of Swanson's $61M in assessed-value growth since 2022, new construction drove most of it — about 59% ($36M): 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 274 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Swanson 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 Swanson: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Subdivision (Final Plat) - New | 5729 Swanson Road Richmond VA 23225 | Approved |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Special Use - New | 5729 Swanson Road Richmond VA 23225 | Approved |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Swanson — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Swanson, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Assess Standing Water | 4 | 6.2 yrs |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 4 | 1.7 yrs |
| Pothole on Road | 2 | 6.2 yrs |
| Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern | 2 | 268 days |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 1 | 1.3 yrs |
| Request New Streetlight | 1 | 274 days |
| Paid Leaf Vacuum Service | 1 | 10 days |
| Pavement Markings | 1 | 6.0 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
| Pothole on Road | 1 |
Top categories closed
Nothing closed this week.
Last 30 days: 6 opened, 3 closed.