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$93,508$56 / 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 44How 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 $55,000 on Jul 2, 2018

431 GAINES LN

CARET, VA 22436
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,656 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$94K
$41K low$146K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Jul 2, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$194 (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.$35,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.

H
Essex High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.1 mi
M
James H. Cary Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 15.4 mi
E
Tappahannock Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 15.4 mi

District: Essex County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22436These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.7.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.600
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,366
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,033
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

431 Gaines Ln 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 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Caret 22436
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Caret 22436
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Caret 22436

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

This home
$42K$516K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Caret 22436.

How it measures up in Caret 22436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caret 22436.

Estimated value$93,508
CheaperTypical $222,034Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,656 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,453 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 2.02 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

How 431 Gaines Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaret 22436Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$93,50817% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,656 ft²65% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac49% of homes71% of homes

About 431 Gaines Ln

How much is 431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA is $93,508 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $41,140 to $145,876. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA last sell?

431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA last sold on Jul 2, 2018 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA?

431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,656 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

What schools serve 431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA?

431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA is assigned to Essex High School (high), rated C; James H. Cary Intermediate School (middle), rated D+; Tappahannock Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Essex County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA compare to other homes in Caret 22436?

Among the 314 homes in Caret 22436, it is worth more than 17% of them ($93,508 against a typical $222,034), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($56 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,656 ft² against a typical 1,453 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 49% of them (2 ac against a typical 2.02 ac). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 6% 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 431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 431 Gaines Ln, Caret, VA was $194. The county assessed it at $35,300.

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