SE VA City Information & Real Estate Property Info
Updated: May 8
In this link, I've created a master spreadsheet for government information on homes. I'm unaware of any publicly available spreadsheet that can come close to being as comprehensive as this one for the task of comparing potential cities/counties in SE VA. While most of the hyperlinks & information are specific to SE VA, some of the websites have availability nationwide for other regions if agents in other areas wanted to create something similar.
Troubleshooting:
As with most spreadsheets, this one is best viewed on a desktop or laptop rather than a mobile device. Be sure to note the tabs at the bottom of the screen, separating the following:
I. Miscellaneous Statistics
D.City-Data Median House or Condo Value 2019 E. Price per sq ft 3.21 F. % population in poverty (2019) G. Median household income 2019 H. % renters on City-data I. Unemployment Nov 2020 (rounded to nearest 10th) J. Citi Data 2019 Crime Index K. Population growth % 2010-2022 L. Investor threshold for all properties M. Market Stats & Population Densities N. Other factors that are important indicators of a successful city (Forbes)
II. Maps & specific Property Details
D. Property Search: for any unlisted Google "(city or county name) va real estate assessment property search" E. Map View F. Special Maps G. Property Search 3 H. Sewer on map I. Enterprise Zone J. Wetlands
III. Real Estate Taxes
D. City-Data Median House or Condo Value 2019 E. Price per sq ft 3.21 F. Median total tax amount G. Rate H. Date rates last updated directly, vary within yr I. Lowest available current rate J. Secondary highest rate # K. Tax group L. 2022 (8/10) M. 2022 taxes (Jan) N. 2021 taxes O. 2020 taxes P. 2019 taxes Q. 2018 taxes R. 2017 taxes S. 2016 taxes T. 2015 taxes ... AS. Rates Website as of date last updated AT. Rates Continued AU. Property Search: for any unlisted Google "(city or county name) va real estate assessment property search" AV. Where to see taxes of individual home (if different than property search) AW. Property Search 3 AX. Tax relief or Deferral available? AY. Relief AZ. Deferral (be sure to have a plan for your will) BA. Disabled veterans BB. Surviving spouse of armed forces KIA (see disabled veterans also) BC. Surviving Public Safety Spouse RE Tax Examption BD. Eligible for relief/deferral Age BE. Total &/Or Permanent disability BF. Income Max (household typically) for relief (+ exclusions often) BG. Income Max for freeze ($50k is state limit & can’t include income of live-in caregiver) BH. Asset max for relief (excluding residence) BI. Asset max for freeze (excluding residence) BJ. Additional Annual Fees BK. Enterprise Zone
IV. Personal Property Taxes
D. Personal Property Tax rates website E. Personal property tax rate (cars) F. Personal property tax rate (pickup trucks n vans) G. Personal property tax rate (motorcycles) H. Personal property tax rate (boat) I. Personal property tax rate (utility trailers) J. Personal property tax rate (Camping and Travel Trailers) & MORE!
Keep in mind that these change over time and that it's best to look directly on the city/county's website for the most up to date information and confirm with someone with the government since sometimes websites are not up to date.
V. Law
Keep in mind that these change over time and that it's best to look directly on the city/county's website for the most up to date information and confirm with someone with the government since sometimes websites are not up to date.
VI. Schools
It's not a bad idea to get a general idea of a city/county school quality if you're planning on putting your kids in public school, though I suggest checking this separate spreadsheet I put together for a better picture of that.
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Disclosure
For the most accurate/up-to-date info, be sure to check the city/county/state website for any laws, & in some cases, call in to check with gov. officials as sometimes the websites are out of date by a few years, especially in more rural cities/counties regarding matters like tax rates. Please keep in mind as well that I am not an attorney.
Plagiarism
If you are an agent, you are welcome to share the spreadsheet with others as long as sharing the link to this page.
Modifications
In the event that you ever see broken links, inaccurate information, or information that grossly needs updating, please let me know. Often the links will break over time from cities/counties. Note as well that this is a work in progress, so there are a number of sections not filled in. There is no need to contact me about those unless you are my client and would like certain sections filled in that you can name by cell.
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