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242 CHESTNUT DR

GALAX, VA 24333
2
Beds
5
Baths
1,250 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.
1.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1934
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.$920 (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.$100,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,000

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.0.2 percent 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 Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyGALAX CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.97
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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.

M
Galax Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Galax High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Galax Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Galax City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24333These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,917
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,318
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,584
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

242 Chestnut 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Galax city County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Galax 24333

How it measures up in Galax 24333

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Galax 24333.

Living area1,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size1.97 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 242 Chestnut Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalax 24333Galax city County
Living areabigger than1,250 ft²44% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.97 ac71% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than193410% of homes12% of homes

About 242 Chestnut Dr

When did 242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA last sell?

242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA last sold on Jul 3, 2010, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA?

242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA has 2 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1,250 square feet of living space and a 1.97-acre lot.

When was 242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA built?

242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA was built in 1934, making it 92 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA?

242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA is assigned to Galax Middle School (middle), rated B-; Galax High School (high), rated B-; Galax Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Galax City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA compare to other homes in Galax 24333?

Among the 7,138 homes in Galax 24333, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,250 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (1.97 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1934 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA was $920. The county assessed it at $100,000.

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