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$128,254$87 / 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 88How 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

1242 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH RD

ROWE, VA 24646
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,478 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.
1.5 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$128K
$113K low$143K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$128,254
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$102,603

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$410 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$105,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$105,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.50
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.Patio · 112 ft²Porch · 598 ft²

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

E
Council Elementary/MiddleD
Elementary · Grades PK–7 · 2.5 mi
H
Council High SchoolC-
High · Grades 8–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Buchanan County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24646These 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.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.551
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.36 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,158
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,663
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

1242 Rock House Branch 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 more than 83% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Rowe 24646

What homes are worth in Rowe 24646

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

This home
$33K$252K

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Rowe 24646.

How it measures up in Rowe 24646

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rowe 24646.

Estimated value$128,254
CheaperTypical $72,713Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$87
CheaperTypical $73Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,478 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,224 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size1.5 ac
SmallerTypical 2.28 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 1242 Rock House Branch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRowe 24646Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,25480% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8767% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,478 ft²75% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.5 ac40% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than197557% of homes55% of homes

About 1242 Rock House Branch Rd

How much is 1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA is $128,254 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $113,412 to $143,096. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA last sell?

1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA?

1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,478 square feet of living space and a 1.50-acre lot.

When was 1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA built?

1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA?

1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA is assigned to Council Elementary/Middle (elementary), rated D; Council High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Buchanan County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA compare to other homes in Rowe 24646?

Among the 379 homes in Rowe 24646, it is worth more than 80% of them ($128,254 against a typical $72,713), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($87 against a typical $73), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,478 ft² against a typical 1,224 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (1.5 ac against a typical 2.28 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1975 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 83% 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 1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Rock House Branch Rd, Rowe, VA was $410. The county assessed it at $105,100.

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