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Location
522 1/2 N 1st St #1, Richmond, VA 23219, USA|Jackson Ward
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Henry Briggs & Assoc., Inc.
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Property Overview
Excellent value per square foot and very close to a top-rated middle school add to its appeal. Nearby, the area offers a lively mix of restaurants, museums, cultural venues, theaters, sports arenas, and local event spaces, creating a vibrant social setting.
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Things you’ll love
More space- Middle school nearby
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About 522 1/2 N 1st St #1
This 2 bedroom 1.5 bath row house is amazing for roommates or a family who want to live on a great street, with great neighbors, in a historic neighborhood and in walking distance of downtown Richmond, VCU, coffee shops and restaurants. Nice appliances with a cozy set up and all in terrific shape. This place is cozy with an open downstairs which is great for hosting. Wonderful backyard space and great front porch too. Pets on case by case scenario. This renovated 2 bedroom 1.5 bath row house is amazing for roommates or a family who want to live on a great street, with great neighbors, in a historic neighborhood and in walking distance of downtown Richmond, VCU, and all the best bars, coffee shops and restaurants. Nice appliances with a cozy set up and all in terrific shape. This place is cozy with an open downstairs which is great for hosting. Wonderful backyard space and great front porch too. Pets on case by case scenario. Call Theresa at 804.317.3333 or Briggs Real Estate 804.355.5771 for more info.
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Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 522 1/2 North 1st Street, Richmond, VA 23219, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 587 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Jackson Ward |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 23219 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Jackson Ward
2-bedroom apartments at 522 1/2 N 1st St #1 cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Richmond.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Jackson Ward
Richmond
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,593 |
| September 2024 | $1,595 |
| October 2024 | $1,595 |
| November 2024 | $1,623 |
| December 2024 | $1,646 |
| January 2025 | $1,624 |
| February 2025 | $1,602 |
| March 2025 | $1,593 |
| April 2025 | $1,598 |
| May 2025 | $1,606 |
| June 2025 | $1,641 |
| July 2025 | $1,605 |
| August 2025 | $1,624 |
| September 2025 | $1,562 |
| October 2025 | $1,549 |
| November 2025 | $1,543 |
| December 2025 | $1,549 |
| January 2026 | $1,583 |
| February 2026 | $1,595 |
| March 2026 | $1,650 |
| April 2026 | $1,643 |
| May 2026 | $1,660 |
| June 2026 | $1,651 |
| July 2026 | $1,638 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,470 |
| September 2024 | $1,493 |
| October 2024 | $1,492 |
| November 2024 | $1,497 |
| December 2024 | $1,545 |
| January 2025 | $1,609 |
| February 2025 | $1,489 |
| March 2025 | $1,387 |
| April 2025 | $1,423 |
| May 2025 | $1,438 |
| June 2025 | $1,547 |
| July 2025 | $1,649 |
| August 2025 | $1,678 |
| September 2025 | $1,575 |
| October 2025 | $1,507 |
| November 2025 | $1,493 |
| December 2025 | $1,581 |
| January 2026 | $1,689 |
| February 2026 | $1,664 |
| March 2026 | $1,666 |
| April 2026 | $1,517 |
| May 2026 | $1,592 |
| June 2026 | $1,562 |
| July 2026 | $1,680 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 522 1/2 N 1st St #1?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$80,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $2,250 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,975 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $1,295 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 522 1/2 N 1st St #1
George W. Carver Elementary School
1110 w leigh st
richmond, VA, 23220
PK, K-5Public
C-
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center
900 mosby st
richmond, VA, 23223
PKPublic
Maymont Pre-K Center
1211 s allen ave
richmond, VA, 23220
PKPublic
Amelia Street School
1821 amelia st
richmond, VA, 23220
PK, K-12Public
Summer Hill Preschool Center
2717 alexander ave
richmond, VA, 23234
PKPublic
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Getting around Richmond near 522 1/2 N 1st St #1
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 522 1/2 N 1st St #1, Richmond
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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522 1/2 North 1st Street, Richmond, VA
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