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$324,235$240 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

11970 RIVER RD

CHESTERFIELD, VA 23838
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,352 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$324K
$299K low$350K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,250 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$250,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$160,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$234,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyCHESTERFIELD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Oil
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 96 ft²Porch · 204 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Matoaca High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi
M
Matoaca Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.8 mi
E
Matoaca Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.0 mi

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23838These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,655
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.170 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$124,010
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,389
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

11970 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Chesterfield 23838
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Chesterfield County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Chesterfield 23838
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Chesterfield County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Chesterfield 23838

What homes are worth in Chesterfield 23838

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$205K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Chesterfield 23838.

How it measures up in Chesterfield 23838

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chesterfield 23838.

Estimated value$324,235
CheaperTypical $552,338Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$240
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.55 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 11970 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChesterfield 23838Chesterfield County
Estimated valuepricier than$324,23512% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24078% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,352 ft²8% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac76% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than197511% of homes20% of homes

About 11970 River Rd

How much is 11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA is $324,235 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $298,880 to $349,590. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA last sell?

11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA?

11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,352 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was 11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA built?

11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA?

11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA is assigned to Matoaca High School (high), rated C-; Matoaca Middle School (middle), rated D; Matoaca Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Chesterfield County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA compare to other homes in Chesterfield 23838?

Among the 8,147 homes in Chesterfield 23838, it is worth more than 12% of them ($324,235 against a typical $552,338), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($240 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,352 ft² against a typical 2,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (3 ac against a typical 1.55 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1975 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Chesterfield County, it is worth more than 27% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 11970 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA was $2,250. The county assessed it at $250,000.

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