What homes cost
Closed residential sales in the CVR MLS, 12 months ending October 31, 2026:
| Area | Median price | Median days on market | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond metro | $429,788 | 10 | 14,214 |
| Henrico County | $405,000 | 10 | 4,028 |
| Chesterfield County | $425,000 | 11 | 5,276 |
| Hanover County | $485,550 | 10 | 1,388 |
| Goochland County | $719,466 | 10 | 457 |
| Short Pump | $529,950 | 9 | 441 |
| Glen Allen | $472,115 | 12 | 1,025 |
Where Northern Virginia movers land
- Glen Allen and Short Pump: north and west of Richmond, closest to I-95 and I-64, Henrico schools.
- Mechanicsville: Hanover County, quick to I-295 and I-95 north.
- Midlothian: Chesterfield’s established suburbs and new construction along Route 288.
- Goochland: larger lots and the region’s lowest real estate tax rate.
Commuting back north
Hybrid workers often keep one or two days a week in Northern Virginia. I-95 runs about two hours to the Beltway without traffic; the 95 Express Lanes start in Stafford County. Amtrak’s Northeast Regional serves Richmond’s Staples Mill Road and Main Street stations with direct trains to Alexandria and Union Station.
Taxes
2025 nominal real estate tax rates per $100 of assessed value: Goochland $0.53, Hanover $0.81, Henrico $0.83, Chesterfield $0.89, City of Richmond $1.20 (Virginia Department of Taxation).
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