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$58,947$123 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $16,000 on Oct 24, 2008

286 KNIGHT RD

RURAL RETREAT, VA 24368
0
Baths
480 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$59K
$55K low$63K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,000 · Oct 24, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$394 (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.$57,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$57,100

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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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
CountySMYTH
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.2024
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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 · 160 ft²

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.

E
Atkins Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.5 mi
H
Marion Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.6 mi
M
Marion Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.1 mi

District: Smyth County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24368These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.4,091
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,309
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,315
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

286 Knight 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 90% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Smyth County
  • Among the smallest homes in Rural Retreat 24368
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Smyth County
  • Among the newest homes in Rural Retreat 24368

What homes are worth in Rural Retreat 24368

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

This home
$36K$523K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368.

How it measures up in Rural Retreat 24368

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rural Retreat 24368.

Estimated value$58,947
CheaperTypical $190,982Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 286 Knight Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Retreat 24368Smyth County
Estimated valuepricier than$58,94710% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12337% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac53% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than2020almost all homesalmost all homes

About 286 Knight Rd

How much is 286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA is $58,947 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $55,320 to $62,574. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sell?

286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sold on Oct 24, 2008 for $16,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA has 480 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA built?

286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA is assigned to Atkins Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Marion Senior High School (high), rated C-; Marion Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Smyth County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA compare to other homes in Rural Retreat 24368?

Among the 2,055 homes in Rural Retreat 24368, it is worth more than 10% of them ($58,947 against a typical $190,982), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($123 against a typical $146), it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2020 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Smyth County, it is worth more than 18% 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 286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 286 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA was $394. The county assessed it at $57,100.

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