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$132,782$165 / 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 58How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

274 RIVERSIDE DR

CENTER CROSS, VA 22437
2
Beds
1
Baths
806 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.
0.34 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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$133K
$77K low$188K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$890 (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.$161,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$123,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$161,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyESSEX
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.0.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.Deck · 429 ft²Porch · 208 ft²

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

M
James H. Cary Intermediate SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 11.6 mi
E
Tappahannock Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 11.7 mi
H
Essex High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi

District: Essex County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22437These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.886
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,299
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,765
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°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.63%

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How this home compares

274 Riverside Dr 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 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Center Cross 22437
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Center Cross 22437
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Center Cross 22437
  • Older than 92% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Center Cross 22437

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

This home
$48K$756K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Center Cross 22437.

How it measures up in Center Cross 22437

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Center Cross 22437.

Estimated value$132,782
CheaperTypical $288,010Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area806 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 274 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCenter Cross 22437Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$132,78216% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16521% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than806 ft²3% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac14% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than194010% of homes8% of homes

About 274 Riverside Dr

How much is 274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA is $132,782 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $77,366 to $188,198. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA last sell?

274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA?

274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 806 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA built?

274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA?

274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA is assigned to James H. Cary Intermediate School (middle), rated D; Tappahannock Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Essex High School (high), rated C. All sit in Essex County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA compare to other homes in Center Cross 22437?

Among the 404 homes in Center Cross 22437, it is worth more than 16% of them ($132,782 against a typical $288,010), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($165 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 3% of them (806 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 1.4 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1940 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 13% 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 274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 274 Riverside Dr, Center Cross, VA was $890. The county assessed it at $161,900.

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