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$143,539$135 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1237 RIVER RD

SOUTH BOSTON, VA 24592
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,064 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$144K
$118K low$169K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$449 (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.$89,728 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,928
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,728
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$89,728

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHALIFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Halifax County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Halifax County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
South Boston Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.9 mi

District: Halifax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24592These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.12,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.97 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,938
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,030
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1237 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in South Boston 24592
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Halifax County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Halifax County

What homes are worth in South Boston 24592

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

This home
$30K$403K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in South Boston 24592.

How it measures up in South Boston 24592

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Boston 24592.

Estimated value$143,539
CheaperTypical $136,764Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,378 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.63 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

How 1237 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Boston 24592Halifax County
Estimated valuepricier than$143,53953% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13581% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²25% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac36% of homes18% of homes

About 1237 River Rd

How much is 1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA is $143,539 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $117,608 to $169,470. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA last sell?

1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA?

1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

What schools serve 1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA?

1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA is assigned to Halifax County Middle School (middle), rated C+; Halifax County High School (high), rated D; South Boston Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Halifax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA compare to other homes in South Boston 24592?

Among the 5,369 homes in South Boston 24592, it is worth more than 53% of them ($143,539 against a typical $136,764), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($135 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,378 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.63 ac). Measured against all of Halifax County, it is worth more than 55% 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 1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1237 River Rd, South Boston, VA was $449. The county assessed it at $89,728.

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