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$122,484$142 / 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 42How 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

196 HOWARD DR

MARTINSVILLE, VA 24112
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
864 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.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$122K
$52K low$193K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$303 (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.$54,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHenry
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

E
Mount Olivet Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
M
Laurel Park Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 mi
H
Magna Vista High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.0 mi

District: Henry County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24112These 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.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.30,634
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.200 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,767
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,907
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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

196 Howard Dr 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 more per square foot than 84% of homes in Martinsville 24112
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Henry County

What homes are worth in Martinsville 24112

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

This home
$29K$464K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Martinsville 24112.

How it measures up in Martinsville 24112

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Martinsville 24112.

Estimated value$122,484
CheaperTypical $121,571Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$142
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,275 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 196 Howard Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMartinsville 24112Henry County
Estimated valuepricier than$122,48450% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14284% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²10% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than197064% of homes53% of homes

About 196 Howard Dr

How much is 196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA is $122,484 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $52,036 to $192,932. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA?

196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 864 square feet of living space.

When was 196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA built?

196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

What schools serve 196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA?

196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA is assigned to Mount Olivet Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Laurel Park Middle School (middle), rated D+; Magna Vista High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Henry County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA compare to other homes in Martinsville 24112?

Among the 13,261 homes in Martinsville 24112, it is worth more than 50% of them ($122,484 against a typical $121,571), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($142 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 10% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,275 ft²) and it is newer than 64% of them (1970 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Henry County, it is worth more than 47% 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 196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Howard Dr, Martinsville, VA was $303. The county assessed it at $54,600.

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