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Last sold for $80,000 on Mar 4, 2020

189 FOREST AVE

PENNINGTON GAP, VA 24277
3
Beds
2
Baths
1953
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Mar 4, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$944 (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.$136,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.54
44
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
34
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
79
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Pennington Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 0.6 mi
E
Elk Knob Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.8 mi
H
Lee High SchoolD+
High · Grades 8–12 · 4.1 mi

District: Lee County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24277These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.123
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,642
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.121 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,270
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,335
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

189 Forest Ave 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.

  • Older than 80% of homes in Lee County

How it measures up in Pennington Gap 24277

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pennington Gap 24277.

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 189 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePennington Gap 24277Lee County
Year builtnewer than195326% of homes20% of homes

About 189 Forest Ave

When did 189 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA last sell?

189 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA last sold on Mar 4, 2020 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 189 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA?

189 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

When was 189 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA built?

189 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 189 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA?

189 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA is assigned to Pennington Middle School (middle), rated B-; Elk Knob Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Lee High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Lee County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 189 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA was $944. The county assessed it at $136,800.

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