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$369,097$225 / 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 91How 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

279 RIVER RD

NORTH, VA 23128
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,638 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
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.

Valuation

$369K
$334K low$404K high
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.$269,097
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$215,278
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.33%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
SUNTRUST BANK · recorded Mar 13, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,618 (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.$260,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$260,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$260,900

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.96 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.83%
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
CountyMATHEWS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Mathews Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.4 mi
M
Thomas Hunter Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 4.5 mi
H
Mathews High SchoolC-
High · Grades 8–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Mathews County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23128These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,173
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,972
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,817
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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%

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.Yes

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

279 River 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Mathews County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Mathews County

What homes are worth in North 23128

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

This home
$47K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in North 23128.

How it measures up in North 23128

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North 23128.

Estimated value$369,097
CheaperTypical $314,191Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$225
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,549 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 1.79 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 279 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth 23128Mathews County
Estimated valuepricier than$369,09760% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22554% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,638 ft²54% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac8% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than200485% of homes90% of homes

About 279 River Rd

How much is 279 River Rd, North, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 River Rd, North, VA is $369,097 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $334,429 to $403,765. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 River Rd, North, VA last sell?

279 River Rd, North, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 River Rd, North, VA?

279 River Rd, North, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 279 River Rd, North, VA built?

279 River Rd, North, VA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 River Rd, North, VA?

279 River Rd, North, VA is assigned to Mathews Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Thomas Hunter Middle School (middle), rated C+; Mathews High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Mathews County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 River Rd, North, VA compare to other homes in North 23128?

Among the 539 homes in North 23128, it is worth more than 60% of them ($369,097 against a typical $314,191), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($225 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,638 ft² against a typical 1,549 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 1.79 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2004 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Mathews County, it is worth more than 63% 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 River Rd, North, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 River Rd, North, VA was $1,618. The county assessed it at $260,900.

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