Real Estate Investing in Tuckahoe, Virginia (23238)

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Henrico County • Population: 25,893 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 23238 (Tuckahoe, VA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $504,743
Avg Monthly Rent $1,854
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $91,174
% Renters 39.5%

Market Analysis: 23238 Tuckahoe

The 23238 ZIP in Tuckahoe, VA is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $505K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 23238 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Put differently, 23238 offers a low basis, the region around Tuckahoe has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

On the rental side, 25,893 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The right play in 23238 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Tuckahoe:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,854/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Richmond, VA Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
31 days
Average time to sell
Average
11.4%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Richmond, VA metro data
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Property Strategy for 23238

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
7.4% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+8.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$123,320/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $170,112 $1,750 7.4% +7.4% $170,112
2BR $284,218 $1,920 4.9% +8.4% $142,109
3BR $369,961 $2,400 4.7% +6.5% $123,320
4BR $548,091 $2,960 3.9% +6.7% $137,023
5BR $961,281 +7.7% $192,256

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$529K$460K$391K$322K$253K$184KApr 2006Jun 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,913$1,794$1,674$1,554$1,434$1,315Jan 2021Oct 2023Jul 2026

📊 How Does 23238 Compare?

Metric 23238 Tuckahoe Richmond, VA Virginia
Home Value $504,743 $504,743 N/A $403,170
5-Year CAGR 5.1% 5.1% N/A 6.4%
Avg Rent $1,854 $1,854 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.9% 2.9% - -
💡 Why Invest in 23238? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 40% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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PMI Richmond offers residential and commercial property management services, including marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and accounting. summary from their website

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.1%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Richmond, VA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
29%
Days Pending
0/2
31 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $504,743
Monthly Rent $1,854
Price-to-Rent 22.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.4%
Cap Rate 2.9%
5-Year IRR 8.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +5.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.5% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.9%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
7.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.1%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 23238

Population: 25,893

💰 Median Household Income
$91,174
This area
$91,174
State
$80,295
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
39.5%
This area
39.5%
State
25.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.9%
This area
1.9%
State
-18.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
56.7%
This area
56.7%
State
4.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
43.1 years
This area
43.1 years
State
9.9 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.6%
This area
7.6%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 73.3%
Black/African American 15.3%
Other/Mixed 9.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.1%
👶 Under 18
21.7%
This area
21.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
24.6%
This area
24.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.2%
This area
8.2%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 23238

B Avg School Grade
1 Schools
17.4:1 Avg Class Size
$14,785 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

Mills E. Godwin High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,740 Students
👨‍🏫
17.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,785 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
C
Lotus Professional College
161 students · 3.6 mi
D
Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing
79 students · 4.0 mi
D
South University-Richmond
417 students · 4.2 mi
D
Empire Beauty School-Richmond
70 students · 5.6 mi
B+
University of Richmond
3,776 students · 5.8 mi
D
Fortis College-Richmond
399 students · 8.4 mi
D
Centura College-Richmond Main
31 students · 8.6 mi
D
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
374 students · 8.8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly do rentals get leased in Tuckahoe, VA?

Tuckahoe, VA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $1,854/mo.

Is real estate in Tuckahoe, VA a good investment right now?

Tuckahoe, VA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $505K and rents near $1,854/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Which real estate strategy fits Tuckahoe, VA?

The best-fit strategy in Tuckahoe, VA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is rental property easy to operate in Tuckahoe, VA?

The landlord environment in Tuckahoe, VA is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How deep is the rental pool in Tuckahoe, VA?

The tenant pool in Tuckahoe, VA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,854/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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