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$284,444$131 / 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 96How 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

256 INDEPENDENCE CIR

FOREST, VA 24551
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,175 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$284K
$272K low$296K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$876 (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.$194,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$149,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$194,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCAMPBELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Brookville Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Tomahawk Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi
H
Brookville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Campbell County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24551These 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.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,095
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.377 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,843
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,852
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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.59%

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How this home compares

256 Independence Cir 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 82% of homes in Forest 24551
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Forest 24551
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Campbell County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Campbell County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Forest 24551

What homes are worth in Forest 24551

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

This home
$178K$952K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Forest 24551.

How it measures up in Forest 24551

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest 24551.

Estimated value$284,444
CheaperTypical $414,447Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$131
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area2,175 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 256 Independence Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 24551Campbell County
Estimated valuepricier than$284,44418% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1313% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than2,175 ft²57% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac30% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than19645% of homes25% of homes

About 256 Independence Cir

How much is 256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA is $284,444 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $272,415 to $296,473. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA last sell?

256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA?

256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,175 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA built?

256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA?

256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA is assigned to Brookville Middle School (middle), rated C+; Tomahawk Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Brookville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Campbell County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA compare to other homes in Forest 24551?

Among the 9,346 homes in Forest 24551, it is worth more than 18% of them ($284,444 against a typical $414,447), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($131 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 57% of them (2,175 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1964 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Campbell County, it is worth more than 57% 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 256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Independence Cir, Forest, VA was $876. The county assessed it at $194,700.

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