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$259,150$245 / 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 76How 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
Last sold for $276,000 on Aug 23, 2023

279 GOOSE CREEK RD

RAPHINE, VA 24472
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,056 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.
2.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$259K
$197K low$321K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$276,000 · Aug 23, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$842 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$131,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$77,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyROCKBRIDGE
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.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.58
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 1,764 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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
Fairfield Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.9 mi
H
Rockbridge County High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.0 mi
M
Maury River Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.2 mi

District: Rockbridge County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24472These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,886
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,251
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,145
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.63%

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How this home compares

279 Goose Creek 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 80% of homes in Raphine 24472
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Rockbridge County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Raphine 24472

What homes are worth in Raphine 24472

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

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$140K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Raphine 24472.

How it measures up in Raphine 24472

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raphine 24472.

Estimated value$259,150
CheaperTypical $383,170Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size2.58 ac
SmallerTypical 2.79 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 279 Goose Creek Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaphine 24472Rockbridge County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,15020% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24567% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²8% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.58 ac48% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than197039% of homes42% of homes

About 279 Goose Creek Rd

How much is 279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA is $259,150 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $197,046 to $321,254. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA last sell?

279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA last sold on Aug 23, 2023 for $276,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA?

279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 2.58-acre lot.

When was 279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA built?

279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA?

279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA is assigned to Fairfield Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Rockbridge County High School (high), rated B-; Maury River Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Rockbridge County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA compare to other homes in Raphine 24472?

Among the 1,018 homes in Raphine 24472, it is worth more than 20% of them ($259,150 against a typical $383,170), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($245 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (2.58 ac against a typical 2.79 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1970 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Rockbridge County, it is worth more than 33% 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 279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Goose Creek Rd, Raphine, VA was $842. The county assessed it at $131,600.

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