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$58,074
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 66How 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 $65,000 on Dec 21, 2021

2478 RIDGE RD

FOSTER, VA 23056
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$58K
$38K low$78K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,000 · Dec 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$256 (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.$41,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$41,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMATHEWS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Mathews High SchoolC-
High · Grades 8–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Thomas Hunter Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 4.7 mi
E
Mathews Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.7 mi

District: Mathews County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23056These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,484
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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.63%

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How this home compares

2478 Ridge Rd 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 94% of homes in Mathews County

What homes are worth in Foster 23056

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

This home
$33K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Foster 23056.

How it measures up in Foster 23056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Foster 23056.

Estimated value$58,074
CheaperTypical $308,901Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.72 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

How 2478 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFoster 23056Mathews County
Estimated valuepricier than$58,07411% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac36% of homes38% of homes

About 2478 Ridge Rd

How much is 2478 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2478 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA is $58,074 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $38,366 to $77,782. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2478 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA last sell?

2478 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA last sold on Dec 21, 2021 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 2478 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA?

2478 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA is assigned to Mathews High School (high), rated C-; Thomas Hunter Middle School (middle), rated C+; Mathews Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Mathews County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2478 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA compare to other homes in Foster 23056?

Among the 198 homes in Foster 23056, it is worth more than 11% of them ($58,074 against a typical $308,901) and its lot is bigger than 36% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.72 ac). Measured against all of Mathews 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 2478 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2478 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA was $256. The county assessed it at $41,300.

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