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256 RITTER RD

WINCHESTER, VA 22602
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,392 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,169 (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.$220,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$220,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$220,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFREDERICK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Patio · 112 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Armel Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
M
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Sherando High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22602These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
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.33,010
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.310 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,850
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,189
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

256 Ritter 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.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Frederick County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Winchester 22602
  • Older than 94% of homes in Winchester 22602

How it measures up in Winchester 22602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Winchester 22602.

Living area1,392 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 256 Ritter Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWinchester 22602Frederick County
Living areabigger than1,392 ft²37% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac15% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than19556% of homes8% of homes

About 256 Ritter Rd

When did 256 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA last sell?

256 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA?

256 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,392 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 256 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA built?

256 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA?

256 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA is assigned to Armel Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School (middle), rated C; Sherando High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Frederick County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA compare to other homes in Winchester 22602?

Among the 12,245 homes in Winchester 22602, it is bigger than 37% of them (1,392 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1955 against a typical 1996). 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 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Ritter Rd, Winchester, VA was $1,169. The county assessed it at $220,600.

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