Real Estate Investing in Jarratt, Virginia (23867)

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Sussex County • Population: 4,924 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 23867 (Jarratt, VA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 21.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $172,966
Avg Monthly Rent $918
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $72,639
% Renters 32.8%

Market Analysis: 23867 Jarratt

This part of Sussex County is not an easy win. The 23867 ZIP reports softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

The 23867 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

In the broader VA picture, 23867 is a reminder that not every low-priced ZIP is a value-add opportunity — some are simply distressed, and the difference matters.

On balance, 4,924 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.

New investors are better served looking at Jarratt's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 23867. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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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 Jarratt:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 77/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $918/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 23867

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
6.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+9.0% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$56,811/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $113,621 $1,020 6.5% +7.5% $56,811
3BR $181,016 $1,400 5.6% +9.0% $60,339

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$185K$160K$135K$110K$85K$60KJan 2012May 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 23867 Compare?

Metric 23867 Jarratt Richmond, VA Virginia
Home Value $172,966 $86,483 N/A $403,170
5-Year CAGR 6.5% 6.5% N/A 6.4%
Avg Rent $918 $918 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.1% 4.1% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.1%
Fair
5yr Growth
+6.5%
Strong

📉 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 $172,966
Monthly Rent $918
Price-to-Rent 15.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.4%
Cap Rate 4.1%
5-Year IRR 10.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.1%). 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
21.2%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.5%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 23867

Population: 4,924

💰 Median Household Income
$72,639
This area
$72,639
State
$80,295
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
32.8%
This area
32.8%
State
25.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.0%
This area
1.0%
State
-18.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
10.1%
This area
10.1%
State
4.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.9 years
This area
41.9 years
State
9.9 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
21.2%
This area
21.2%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 48.6%
White 39.3%
Other/Mixed 11.4%
Hispanic/Latino 6.5%
Asian 0.7%
👶 Under 18
5.8%
This area
5.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
10.9%
This area
10.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.3%
This area
9.3%
USA
11.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do experienced investors play Jarratt, VA?

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

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Jarratt, VA?

Occupancy in Jarratt, VA runs measured with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $918/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What are rental rates like in Jarratt, VA?

Average rent in Jarratt, VA is approximately $918/mo per month. Against $173K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How landlord-friendly is Jarratt, VA?

Landlord-friendliness in Jarratt, VA is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What is the median home value in Jarratt, VA?

Typical homes in Jarratt, VA go for around $173K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% steady price movement.

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