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$219,407
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 81How 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 $205,000 on Jul 15, 2024

278 RAPPAHANNOCK BEACH DR

TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560
0
Baths
0.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$219K
$177K low$262K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,000 · Jul 15, 2024
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.$219,407
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$175,526

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,252 (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.$227,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$221,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$227,600

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 coastal 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
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.72
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

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
Essex High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
E
Tappahannock Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.9 mi
M
James H. Cary Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Essex County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22560These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.6,246
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,905
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,857
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

278 Rappahannock Beach 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.

What homes are worth in Tappahannock 22560

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

This home
$60K$827K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Tappahannock 22560.

How it measures up in Tappahannock 22560

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tappahannock 22560.

Estimated value$219,407
CheaperTypical $233,226Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.72 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

How 278 Rappahannock Beach Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTappahannock 22560Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$219,40745% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.72 ac42% of homes37% of homes

About 278 Rappahannock Beach Dr

How much is 278 Rappahannock Beach Dr, Tappahannock, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Rappahannock Beach Dr, Tappahannock, VA is $219,407 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $177,176 to $261,638. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Rappahannock Beach Dr, Tappahannock, VA last sell?

278 Rappahannock Beach Dr, Tappahannock, VA last sold on Jul 15, 2024 for $205,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 278 Rappahannock Beach Dr, Tappahannock, VA?

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

How does 278 Rappahannock Beach Dr, Tappahannock, VA compare to other homes in Tappahannock 22560?

Among the 2,924 homes in Tappahannock 22560, it is worth more than 45% of them ($219,407 against a typical $233,226) and its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.72 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 47% 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 278 Rappahannock Beach Dr, Tappahannock, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Rappahannock Beach Dr, Tappahannock, VA was $1,252. The county assessed it at $227,600.

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