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242 RAPPAHANNOCK DR

DUNNSVILLE, VA 22454
2
Beds
1
Baths
780 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,364 (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.$248,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$127,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,000

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.137 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.86%
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 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.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyESSEX
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.1986
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 556 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.

M
James H. Cary Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 7.1 mi
E
Tappahannock Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 7.2 mi
H
Essex High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 mi

District: Essex County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22454These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.68%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,143
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.43 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,079
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,214
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

242 Rappahannock 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 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Dunnsville 22454

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dunnsville 22454.

Living area780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 242 Rappahannock Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDunnsville 22454Essex County
Living areabigger than780 ft²7% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac26% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than195918% of homes16% of homes

About 242 Rappahannock Dr

When did 242 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA last sell?

242 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA?

242 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 780 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 242 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA built?

242 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA?

242 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA is assigned to James H. Cary Intermediate School (middle), rated D+; Tappahannock Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Essex High School (high), rated C. All sit in Essex County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA compare to other homes in Dunnsville 22454?

Among the 1,405 homes in Dunnsville 22454, it is bigger than 7% of them (780 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1959 against a typical 1988). 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 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Rappahannock Dr, Dunnsville, VA was $1,364. The county assessed it at $248,000.

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