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$248,304$524 / 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 52How 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
Last sold for $117,000 on Aug 11, 2009

228 RIVERVIEW AVE

WATER VIEW, VA 23180
1
Beds
1
Baths
474 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$248K
$129K low$367K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,000 · Aug 11, 2009
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$248,304
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$198,643

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$875 (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.$143,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$31,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$143,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$143,500

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.87 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.77%
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.1 percent coastal flood zone

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 Residential
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1957
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
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 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
Middlesex High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.1 mi
M
St. Clare Walker Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.1 mi
E
Middlesex Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.1 mi

District: Middlesex County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23180These 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.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.476
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,753
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,625
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

228 Riverview 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Water View 23180
  • Among the smallest homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Water View 23180
  • Older than 79% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Water View 23180

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

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$92K$1M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Water View 23180.

How it measures up in Water View 23180

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Water View 23180.

Estimated value$248,304
CheaperTypical $263,175Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$524
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area474 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,535 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1.34 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 228 Riverview Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWater View 23180Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$248,30446% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52498% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than474 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac2% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than195326% of homes21% of homes

About 228 Riverview Ave

How much is 228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA is $248,304 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $129,366 to $367,242. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA last sell?

228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA last sold on Aug 11, 2009 for $117,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA?

228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 474 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA built?

228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA?

228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA is assigned to Middlesex High School (high), rated C+; St. Clare Walker Middle School (middle), rated C+; Middlesex Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Middlesex County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA compare to other homes in Water View 23180?

Among the 275 homes in Water View 23180, it is worth more than 46% of them ($248,304 against a typical $263,175), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($524 against a typical $177), it is bigger than almost none of them (474 ft² against a typical 1,535 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1.34 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1953 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 27% 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 228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Riverview Ave, Water View, VA was $875. The county assessed it at $143,500.

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