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$88,858$168 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $5,000 on Jun 2, 2026

253 RIVER RD

CASTLEWOOD, VA 24224
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
528 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.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from 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

$89K
$77K low$101K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Jun 2, 2026
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$88,858
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$71,086

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$76 (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.$13,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$13,100

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.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.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.Single Family Residence
CountyRUSSELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
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
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 · 144 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Castlewood High SchoolC+
High · Grades 8–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Castlewood Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–7 · 2.3 mi

District: Russell County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24224These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.49 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,908
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,511
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

253 River 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 75% of homes in Russell County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Castlewood 24224
  • Among the smallest homes in Castlewood 24224

What homes are worth in Castlewood 24224

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

This home
$36K$352K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Castlewood 24224.

How it measures up in Castlewood 24224

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Castlewood 24224.

Estimated value$88,858
CheaperTypical $129,080Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area528 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

How 253 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastlewood 24224Russell County
Estimated valuepricier than$88,85828% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16896% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than528 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac39% of homes43% of homes

About 253 River Rd

How much is 253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA is $88,858 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $77,111 to $100,605. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA last sell?

253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA last sold on Jun 2, 2026 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA?

253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 528 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

What schools serve 253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA?

253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA is assigned to Castlewood High School (high), rated C+; Castlewood Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Russell County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA compare to other homes in Castlewood 24224?

Among the 2,027 homes in Castlewood 24224, it is worth more than 28% of them ($88,858 against a typical $129,080), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($168 against a typical $100), it is bigger than almost none of them (528 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Russell County, it is worth more than 25% 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 253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 253 River Rd, Castlewood, VA was $76. The county assessed it at $13,100.

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