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$404,432$245 / 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 75How 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

4208 E RIVER RD

FOSTER, VA 23056
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,654 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.
16.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$404K
$302K low$507K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,292 (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.$369,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$136,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$233,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$369,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$369,600

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.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyMATHEWS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.16.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Galvanized
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
Mathews Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.1 mi
M
Thomas Hunter Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 3.2 mi
H
Mathews High SchoolC-
High · Grades 8–12 · 4.1 mi

District: Mathews County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23056These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,484
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

4208 E 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.

  • Worth more than 65% of homes in Foster 23056
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Foster 23056
  • Older than 96% of homes in Foster 23056

What homes are worth in Foster 23056

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

This home
$33K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Foster 23056.

How it measures up in Foster 23056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Foster 23056.

Estimated value$404,432
CheaperTypical $308,901Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,654 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,654 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size16.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1.72 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 4208 E River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFoster 23056Mathews County
Estimated valuepricier than$404,43265% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24561% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,654 ft²50% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than16.23 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than18904% of homes5% of homes

About 4208 E River Rd

How much is 4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA is $404,432 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $302,239 to $506,625. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA last sell?

4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA?

4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,654 square feet of living space and a 16.23-acre lot.

When was 4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA built?

4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA?

4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA is assigned to Mathews Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Thomas Hunter Middle School (middle), rated C+; Mathews High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Mathews County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA compare to other homes in Foster 23056?

Among the 198 homes in Foster 23056, it is worth more than 65% of them ($404,432 against a typical $308,901), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($245 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,654 ft² against a typical 1,654 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (16.23 ac against a typical 1.72 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Mathews County, it is worth more than 65% 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 4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 4208 E River Rd, Foster, VA was $2,292. The county assessed it at $369,600.

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