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$201,173$210 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $42,861 on Apr 23, 2020

242 VARNELLE AVE

RURAL RETREAT, VA 24368
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$201K
$175K low$227K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$42,861 · Apr 23, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$565 (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.$110,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,700

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.Conventional
CountyWYTHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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.Deck · 80 ft²Porch · 140 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Rural Retreat Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Rural Retreat High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Rural Retreat Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Wythe County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24368These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,091
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,309
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,315
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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 Varnelle 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368

What homes are worth in Rural Retreat 24368

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

This home
$35K$558K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368.

How it measures up in Rural Retreat 24368

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rural Retreat 24368.

Estimated value$201,173
CheaperTypical $190,643Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $147Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 242 Varnelle Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Retreat 24368Wythe County
Estimated valuepricier than$201,17354% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21087% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²8% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac7% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than197848% of homes54% of homes

About 242 Varnelle Ave

How much is 242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA is $201,173 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $175,110 to $227,236. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA last sell?

242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA last sold on Apr 23, 2020 for $42,861, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA?

242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA built?

242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA?

242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA is assigned to Rural Retreat Middle School (middle), rated B; Rural Retreat High School (high), rated A; Rural Retreat Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Wythe County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA compare to other homes in Rural Retreat 24368?

Among the 2,054 homes in Rural Retreat 24368, it is worth more than 54% of them ($201,173 against a typical $190,643), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($210 against a typical $147), it is bigger than 8% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1978 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Wythe County, it is worth more than 52% 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 242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA was $565. The county assessed it at $110,700.

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