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$398,563$150 / 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 95How 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

16497 RIDGEWAY RD

ORANGE, VA 22960
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,655 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$399K
$377K low$420K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,819 (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.$239,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$199,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$239,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$239,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOrange
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.ShedPatio · 330 ft²Porch · 192 ft²

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

H
Orange County High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Orange Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.0 mi
M
Prospect Heights Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Orange County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22960These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.91%
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.18%
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.11,978
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,056
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

16497 Ridgeway 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 79% of homes in Orange 22960
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Orange 22960
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Orange 22960
  • Older than 75% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Orange 22960

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

This home
$143K$1M

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Orange 22960.

How it measures up in Orange 22960

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orange 22960.

Estimated value$398,563
CheaperTypical $351,583Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area2,655 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,796 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 16497 Ridgeway Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrange 22960Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,56363% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15021% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than2,655 ft²78% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac19% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than197345% of homes25% of homes

About 16497 Ridgeway Rd

How much is 16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA is $398,563 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $376,875 to $420,251. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA last sell?

16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA last sold on Feb 1, 1993, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA?

16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,655 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA built?

16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA?

16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA is assigned to Orange County High School (high), rated B-; Orange Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Prospect Heights Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Orange County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA compare to other homes in Orange 22960?

Among the 4,405 homes in Orange 22960, it is worth more than 63% of them ($398,563 against a typical $351,583), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($150 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,655 ft² against a typical 1,796 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1973 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 50% 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 16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16497 Ridgeway Rd, Orange, VA was $1,819. The county assessed it at $239,000.

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