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$185,936$112 / 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 87How 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

279 RIVERSIDE DR

LYNCHBURG, VA 24503
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,665 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$186K
$163K low$209K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,468 (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.$174,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$155,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$174,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLYNCHBURG CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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

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

E
Paul Munro Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Linkhorne Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
E. C. Glass High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Lynchburg City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24503These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,780
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.481 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,187
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,531
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

279 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 91% of homes in Lynchburg 24503
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Lynchburg 24503
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Lynchburg 24503
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Riverside
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Riverside

What homes are worth in Lynchburg 24503

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

This home
$102K$1M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Lynchburg 24503.

How it measures up in Lynchburg 24503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lynchburg 24503.

Estimated value$185,936
CheaperTypical $366,984Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $167Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,665 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,211 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 279 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiversideLynchburg 24503Lynchburg city County
Estimated valuepricier than$185,93614% of homes9% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1128% of homes7% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,665 ft²48% of homes27% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac77% of homes30% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than195868% of homes40% of homes47% of homes

About 279 Riverside Dr

How much is 279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA is $185,936 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $162,588 to $209,284. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA last sell?

279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA?

279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,665 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA built?

279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA?

279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA is assigned to Paul Munro Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Linkhorne Middle School (middle), rated D-; E. C. Glass High School (high), rated C. All sit in Lynchburg City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA compare to other homes in Lynchburg 24503?

Among the 7,194 homes in Lynchburg 24503, it is worth more than 9% of them ($185,936 against a typical $366,984), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($112 against a typical $167), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,665 ft² against a typical 2,211 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1958 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lynchburg city County, it is worth more than 31% 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 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Riverside Dr, Lynchburg, VA was $1,468. The county assessed it at $174,800.

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