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Last sold for $941,874 on Mar 28, 2013

481 STEELES FORT RD

RAPHINE, VA 24472
20
Beds
20
Baths
25,600 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.
1.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
82
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$941,874 · Mar 28, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,855 (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.$758,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$633,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$758,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$758,600

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.57
54
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
36
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
79
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
24
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.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyROCKBRIDGE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2001
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.51
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Gazebo

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
Fairfield Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.5 mi
H
Rockbridge County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.3 mi
M
Maury River Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 15.4 mi

District: Rockbridge County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24472These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
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.2,886
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,251
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,145
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

481 Steeles Fort 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 homes in Raphine 24472
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Raphine 24472

How it measures up in Raphine 24472

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raphine 24472.

Living area25,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.51 ac
SmallerTypical 2.52 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 481 Steeles Fort Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaphine 24472Rockbridge County
Living areabigger than25,600 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.51 ac32% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than198857% of homes59% of homes

About 481 Steeles Fort Rd

When did 481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA last sell?

481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA last sold on Mar 28, 2013 for $941,874, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA?

481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA has 20 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, 25,600 square feet of living space and a 1.51-acre lot.

When was 481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA built?

481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA?

481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA is assigned to Fairfield Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Rockbridge County High School (high), rated C+; Maury River Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Rockbridge County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA compare to other homes in Raphine 24472?

Among the 1,035 homes in Raphine 24472, it is bigger than almost all of them (25,600 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (1.51 ac against a typical 2.52 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1988 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 481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA was $4,855. The county assessed it at $758,600.

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