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$49,753$50 / 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 70How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

246 STARNES ST

GATE CITY, VA 24251
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,002 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.
9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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.

Valuation

$50K
$35K low$65K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$347 (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.$45,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,000

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.69 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountySCOTT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.00
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 200 ft²Porch · 246 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Shoemaker Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.8 mi
H
Gate City High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Gate City Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Scott County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24251These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.83%
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.18%
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.8,731
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.72 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,289
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,480
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

246 Starnes St 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 96% of homes in Gate City 24251
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Gate City 24251
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Gate City 24251
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Gate City 24251
  • Older than 79% of homes in Gate City 24251

What homes are worth in Gate City 24251

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

This home
$38K$478K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Gate City 24251.

How it measures up in Gate City 24251

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gate City 24251.

Estimated value$49,753
CheaperTypical $149,260Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$50
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,002 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,329 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size9 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 246 Starnes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGate City 24251Scott County
Estimated valuepricier than$49,7534% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$503% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,002 ft²21% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9 ac83% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than194021% of homes21% of homes

About 246 Starnes St

How much is 246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA is $49,753 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $34,729 to $64,777. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA last sell?

246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA?

246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,002 square feet of living space and a 9.00-acre lot.

When was 246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA built?

246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA?

246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA is assigned to Shoemaker Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Gate City High School (high), rated B-; Gate City Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Scott County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA compare to other homes in Gate City 24251?

Among the 3,940 homes in Gate City 24251, it is worth more than 4% of them ($49,753 against a typical $149,260), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($50 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,002 ft² against a typical 1,329 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (9 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1940 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Scott County, it is worth more than 6% 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 246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 246 Starnes St, Gate City, VA was $347. The county assessed it at $45,000.

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