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$53,102$62 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

159 PETTY RD

GALAX, VA 24333
2
Beds
5
Baths
851 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
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

$53K
$42K low$65K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$322 (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.$35,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,000

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.Conventional
CountyGALAX CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
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
Galax Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Galax High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Galax Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi

District: Galax City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24333These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,917
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.$55,318
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,584
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

159 Petty 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 97% of homes in Galax city County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Galax 24333
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Galax 24333
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Galax 24333
  • Older than 79% of homes in Galax 24333

What homes are worth in Galax 24333

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

This home
$36K$564K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Galax 24333.

How it measures up in Galax 24333

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Galax 24333.

Estimated value$53,102
CheaperTypical $187,366Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$62
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area851 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 159 Petty Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalax 24333Galax city County
Estimated valuepricier than$53,1027% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$624% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than851 ft²9% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac7% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than194621% of homes28% of homes

About 159 Petty Rd

How much is 159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA is $53,102 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $41,569 to $64,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA last sell?

159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA last sold on Jan 23, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA?

159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA has 2 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 851 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA built?

159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA?

159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA is assigned to Galax Middle School (middle), rated C; Galax High School (high), rated A-; Galax Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Galax City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA compare to other homes in Galax 24333?

Among the 7,137 homes in Galax 24333, it is worth more than 7% of them ($53,102 against a typical $187,366), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($62 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 9% of them (851 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1946 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Petty Rd, Galax, VA was $322. The county assessed it at $35,000.

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