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$35,658
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 93How 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 $34,170 on Feb 12, 2026

288 KNIGHT RD

RURAL RETREAT, VA 24368
0
Baths
2.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$36K
$33K low$38K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$34,170 · Feb 12, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$87 (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.$14,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,700

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.145 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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.44
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.4 mi
H
Marion Senior High SchoolB+
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

288 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 98% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Smyth County

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$510K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$35,658
CheaperTypical $190,664Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size2.44 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

How 288 Knight Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Retreat 24368Smyth County
Estimated valuepricier than$35,6582% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.44 ac72% of homes83% of homes

About 288 Knight Rd

How much is 288 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 288 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA is $35,658 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $33,070 to $38,246. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 288 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sell?

288 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sold on Feb 12, 2026 for $34,170, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 288 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

288 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA is assigned to Atkins Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Marion Senior High School (high), rated B+; 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 288 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA compare to other homes in Rural Retreat 24368?

Among the 2,054 homes in Rural Retreat 24368, it is worth more than 2% of them ($35,658 against a typical $190,664) and its lot is bigger than 72% of them (2.44 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Smyth County, it is worth more than 7% 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 288 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 288 Knight Rd, Rural Retreat, VA was $87. The county assessed it at $14,700.

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