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$103,798$68 / 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 86How 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

1897 RIVER RD

CASTLEWOOD, VA 24224
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,528 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.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
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

$104K
$90K low$118K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$593 (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.$102,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CountyRUSSELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.68
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Shed · 100 ft²Porch · 352 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.

H
Castlewood High SchoolC+
High · Grades 8–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Castlewood Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–7 · 1.5 mi

District: Russell County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24224These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
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.5,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.49 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,908
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,511
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

1897 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.

  • Worth less than 65% of homes in Russell County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Russell County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Castlewood 24224
  • Among the oldest homes in Russell County

What homes are worth in Castlewood 24224

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

This home
$30K$335K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Castlewood 24224.

How it measures up in Castlewood 24224

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Castlewood 24224.

Estimated value$103,798
CheaperTypical $112,681Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$68
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,528 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,295 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 1897 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastlewood 24224Russell County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,79844% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6828% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,528 ft²69% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 ac36% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than18952% of homesalmost no homes

About 1897 River Rd

How much is 1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA is $103,798 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $89,773 to $117,823. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA last sell?

1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA?

1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,528 square feet of living space and a 0.68-acre lot.

When was 1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA built?

1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA?

1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA is assigned to Castlewood High School (high), rated C+; Castlewood Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Russell County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA compare to other homes in Castlewood 24224?

Among the 2,027 homes in Castlewood 24224, it is worth more than 44% of them ($103,798 against a typical $112,681), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($68 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,528 ft² against a typical 1,295 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.68 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1895 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Russell County, it is worth more than 35% 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 1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1897 River Rd, Castlewood, VA was $593. The county assessed it at $102,500.

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