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$128,642$59 / 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 39How 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

1279 SUNSET RIVER RD

CERES, VA 24318
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,174 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$129K
$50K low$208K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$938 (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.$160,820 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$160,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,820

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySMYTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 582 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Northwood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.7 mi
E
Rich Valley Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.7 mi
H
Northwood High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 17.7 mi

District: Smyth County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24318These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.929
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,150
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,852
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1279 Sunset 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 less per square foot than 88% of homes in Smyth County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Ceres 24318
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Smyth County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Smyth County

What homes are worth in Ceres 24318

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

This home
$17K$388K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Ceres 24318.

How it measures up in Ceres 24318

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ceres 24318.

Estimated value$128,642
CheaperTypical $95,689Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area2,174 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,218 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 3.77 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 1279 Sunset River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCeres 24318Smyth County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,64260% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5928% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,174 ft²88% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac44% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than195140% of homes28% of homes

About 1279 Sunset River Rd

How much is 1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA is $128,642 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $49,598 to $207,686. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA last sell?

1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA?

1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,174 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA built?

1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old.

What schools serve 1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA?

1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA is assigned to Northwood Middle School (middle), rated B-; Rich Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Northwood High School (high), rated A. All sit in Smyth County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA compare to other homes in Ceres 24318?

Among the 393 homes in Ceres 24318, it is worth more than 60% of them ($128,642 against a typical $95,689), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($59 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,174 ft² against a typical 1,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (2 ac against a typical 3.77 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1951 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Smyth County, it is worth more than 49% 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 1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1279 Sunset River Rd, Ceres, VA was $938. The county assessed it at $160,820.

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