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228 HILLTOP DR

INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348
3
Beds
1
Baths
884 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.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$490 (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.$34,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,000

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.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
83
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyGrayson
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 60 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Grayson County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
M
Independence Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Independence Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Grayson County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24348These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

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.67%
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.14%
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.4,369
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,437
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,939
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

228 Hilltop 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.

  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Independence 24348
  • Older than 88% of homes in Independence 24348

How it measures up in Independence 24348

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 24348.

Living area884 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 228 Hilltop Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 24348Grayson County
Living areabigger than884 ft²11% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than193012% of homes17% of homes

About 228 Hilltop Dr

When did 228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA last sell?

228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA last sold on Dec 28, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA?

228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 884 square feet of living space.

When was 228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA built?

228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA?

228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA is assigned to Grayson County High School (high), rated C+; Independence Middle School (middle), rated B; Independence Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Grayson County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA compare to other homes in Independence 24348?

Among the 2,080 homes in Independence 24348, it is bigger than 11% of them (884 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²) and it is newer than 12% of them (1930 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Hilltop Dr, Independence, VA was $490. The county assessed it at $34,000.

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