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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$298K

The median listing price in Richmond, VA ZIP 23222 is $297,725 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,400/mo

The median market rent in Richmond, VA ZIP 23222 is $1,400/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
226 days

The median days on market in Richmond, VA ZIP 23222 is 226 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
5.64%

At a median list price of $297,725 and a median rent of $1,400/month, the gross rental yield in Richmond, VA ZIP 23222 is 5.64% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,350/mo STR · $1,400/mo LTR

In Richmond, VA ZIP 23222, median Airbnb revenue is $1,350/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,400/month as of June 2026.

Richmond, VA 23222 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 23222

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
96
Active Listings
24
Sold Properties
72

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$297,725
Median Sold Price
$286,500
Median Price per Sqft
$208/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,400

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.85%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
226
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Richmond VA at 6.4% are 0.8% higher than the 5.6% average observed for typical loans in this area during early 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market signal is the median sold price of $286,500, which represents recent transaction activity and suggests realized market value in ZIP 23222; this sits below the median listing price of $297,725, indicating a measurable gap between seller expectations and closed prices that may create negotiation opportunities for buyers. up
  2. Market velocity appears slow given the median days on market of 226, which suggests extended time-to-contract and pricing friction that may require sellers to be more responsive on price or terms to achieve timely sales.
  3. Inventory conditions in the analyzed sample point to a relatively constrained active supply versus recent sales activity, which combined with a neutral market temperature suggests balanced negotiating leverage rather than a clear one-sided market. neutral
  4. Macro and rental context: year-over-year prices are up and rents are up, while interest rate pressure is elevated (current local 30‑year fixed mortgage rate context shows higher borrowing costs), so expect buyer purchasing power to be compressed even as rental demand supports rent growth; this dynamic may favor investors focusing on income-producing opportunities if financing strategies account for higher rates. elevated

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

2015 2nd Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds1 baths1,584 sqft
$6,940,250
Apr 1, 2026
$4,381/sqft/sqft
2408 3rd Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds2 baths1,696 sqft
$6,940,250
Apr 1, 2026
$4,092/sqft/sqft
3100 4th Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,454 sqft
$6,940,250
Apr 1, 2026
$4,773/sqft/sqft
3012 Montrose Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

5 beds2 baths2,608 sqft
$315,000
May 1, 2026
$121/sqft/sqft
222 days on market
4111 Corbin St, Richmond, VA 23222
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds1 baths768 sqft
$305,000
Apr 1, 2026
$397/sqft/sqft
3209 Cliff Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths1,185 sqft
$305,000
Mar 1, 2026
$257/sqft/sqft
688 days on market
1403 Byron St, Richmond, VA 23222
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,200 sqft
$105,000
Mar 1, 2026
$88/sqft/sqft
178 days on market
710 Rex Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,008 sqft
$105,000
Apr 1, 2026
$104/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$340/mo
23222 Avg Rent
23222 Cost to Own
Rent$1,400
Own$1,740

20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.9% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

23222 Avg nightly rate
23222 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$154/night
Occupancy114 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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