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$175,905$198 / 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 94How 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

1285 SONTAG RD

ROCKY MOUNT, VA 24151
3
Beds
1
Baths
890 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.
0.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$176K
$166K low$186K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$557 (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.$129,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2001
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.81
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
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.Deck · 180 ft²Porch · 216 ft²

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

E
Sontag Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
H
Franklin County High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi

District: Franklin County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24151These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.18,763
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,884
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,140
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

1285 Sontag 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 89% of homes in Franklin County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Franklin County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Rocky Mount 24151

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

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$94K$659K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Rocky Mount 24151.

How it measures up in Rocky Mount 24151

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Mount 24151.

Estimated value$175,905
CheaperTypical $266,847Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area890 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.81 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 1285 Sontag Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 24151Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,90521% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19864% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than890 ft²7% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.81 ac39% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than198763% of homes48% of homes

About 1285 Sontag Rd

How much is 1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA is $175,905 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $165,669 to $186,141. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA last sell?

1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA?

1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 890 square feet of living space and a 0.81-acre lot.

When was 1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA built?

1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA?

1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA is assigned to Sontag Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Franklin County High School (high), rated C; Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Franklin County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA compare to other homes in Rocky Mount 24151?

Among the 6,643 homes in Rocky Mount 24151, it is worth more than 21% of them ($175,905 against a typical $266,847), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($198 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 7% of them (890 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.81 ac against a typical 1.03 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1987 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 11% 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 1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1285 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA was $557. The county assessed it at $129,500.

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