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Last sold for $590,000 on Feb 15, 2019

3970 RIVER RD

GLADSTONE, VA 24553
0
Baths
44.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$590,000 · Feb 15, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,816 (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.$1,094,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$153,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$941,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$626,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,094,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.61
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 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.Agricultural/Rural (General)
CountyBUCKINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.44.13
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.

H
Buckingham County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 16.9 mi
M
Buckingham County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 17.4 mi
E
Buckingham County Primary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 18.1 mi

District: Buckingham County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24553These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,977
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,360
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,109
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.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

3970 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.

  • Among the largest lots in Buckingham County

How it measures up in Gladstone 24553

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gladstone 24553.

Lot size44.13 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 3970 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGladstone 24553Buckingham County
Lot sizebigger than44.13 ac94% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than199161% of homes54% of homes

About 3970 River Rd

When did 3970 River Rd, Gladstone, VA last sell?

3970 River Rd, Gladstone, VA last sold on Feb 15, 2019 for $590,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 3970 River Rd, Gladstone, VA built?

3970 River Rd, Gladstone, VA was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

What schools serve 3970 River Rd, Gladstone, VA?

3970 River Rd, Gladstone, VA is assigned to Buckingham County High School (high), rated C+; Buckingham County Middle School (middle), rated C-; Buckingham County Primary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Buckingham County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3970 River Rd, Gladstone, VA compare to other homes in Gladstone 24553?

Among the 1,075 homes in Gladstone 24553, its lot is bigger than 94% of them (44.13 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1991 against a typical 1982). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3970 River Rd, Gladstone, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3970 River Rd, Gladstone, VA was $4,816. The county assessed it at $1,094,500.

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