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$74,062
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 69How 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

3897 PAYNETON RD

CHATHAM, VA 24531
0
Baths
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$74K
$51K low$97K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$50 (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.$8,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPITTSYLVANIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
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
Chatham Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.6 mi
H
Chatham High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi
M
Chatham Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 mi

District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24531These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,597
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.48 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,498
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,787
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°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.59%

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How this home compares

3897 Payneton 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 67% of homes in Pittsylvania County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Pittsylvania County

What homes are worth in Chatham 24531

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

This home
$16K$443K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Chatham 24531.

How it measures up in Chatham 24531

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chatham 24531.

Estimated value$74,062
CheaperTypical $117,359Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 1.23 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

How 3897 Payneton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChatham 24531Pittsylvania County
Estimated valuepricier than$74,06235% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac15% of homes12% of homes

About 3897 Payneton Rd

How much is 3897 Payneton Rd, Chatham, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3897 Payneton Rd, Chatham, VA is $74,062 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $51,288 to $96,836. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3897 Payneton Rd, Chatham, VA last sell?

3897 Payneton Rd, Chatham, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 3897 Payneton Rd, Chatham, VA?

3897 Payneton Rd, Chatham, VA is assigned to Chatham Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Chatham High School (high), rated B-; Chatham Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Pittsylvania County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3897 Payneton Rd, Chatham, VA compare to other homes in Chatham 24531?

Among the 6,329 homes in Chatham 24531, it is worth more than 35% of them ($74,062 against a typical $117,359) and its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 1.23 ac). Measured against all of Pittsylvania County, it is worth more than 33% 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 3897 Payneton Rd, Chatham, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3897 Payneton Rd, Chatham, VA was $50. The county assessed it at $8,000.

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