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$328,054$152 / 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 92How 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

279 RAINBOW FOREST DR

BLUE RIDGE, VA 24064
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,154 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.
1.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$328K
$303K low$353K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,703 (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.$243,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$194,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$243,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$243,300

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.13 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.minimal

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBOTETOURT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.51
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Porch · 672 ft²

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

E
Colonial Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Read Mountain Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi
H
Lord Botetourt High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Botetourt County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24064These 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.54
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 100.59

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
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.5,202
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.159 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,890
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,520
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

279 Rainbow Forest 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Botetourt County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Blue Ridge 24064
  • Older than 87% of homes in Blue Ridge 24064

What homes are worth in Blue Ridge 24064

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

This home
$58K$691K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Blue Ridge 24064.

How it measures up in Blue Ridge 24064

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Blue Ridge 24064.

Estimated value$328,054
CheaperTypical $320,300Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area2,154 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,508 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size1.51 ac
SmallerTypical 1.3 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 279 Rainbow Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlue Ridge 24064Botetourt County
Estimated valuepricier than$328,05452% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15215% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than2,154 ft²80% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.51 ac55% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than195013% of homes16% of homes

About 279 Rainbow Forest Dr

How much is 279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA is $328,054 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $303,109 to $352,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA last sell?

279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA?

279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,154 square feet of living space and a 1.51-acre lot.

When was 279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA built?

279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA?

279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA is assigned to Colonial Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Read Mountain Middle School (middle), rated A-; Lord Botetourt High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Botetourt County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA compare to other homes in Blue Ridge 24064?

Among the 2,147 homes in Blue Ridge 24064, it is worth more than 52% of them ($328,054 against a typical $320,300), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($152 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,154 ft² against a typical 1,508 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (1.51 ac against a typical 1.3 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1950 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Botetourt County, it is worth more than 44% 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 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Rainbow Forest Dr, Blue Ridge, VA was $1,703. The county assessed it at $243,300.

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