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$262,988
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 76How 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
Last sold for $235,000 on Jul 1, 2021

486 RIDGE DR

VALENTINES, VA 23887
0
Baths
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$263K
$200K low$326K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Jul 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,248 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$249,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBRUNSWICK
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.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Meherrin Powellton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.0 mi
H
Brunswick High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.0 mi
M
James S. Russell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 15.6 mi

District: Brunswick County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23887These 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.180
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.46%
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.12%
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.503
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,567
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,712
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°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%

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How this home compares

486 Ridge Dr 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 80% of homes in Brunswick County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Brunswick County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Valentines 23887

What homes are worth in Valentines 23887

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

This home
$26K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Valentines 23887.

How it measures up in Valentines 23887

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valentines 23887.

Estimated value$262,988
CheaperTypical $421,498Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 486 Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValentines 23887Brunswick County
Estimated valuepricier than$262,98836% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac24% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than198429% of homes52% of homes

About 486 Ridge Dr

How much is 486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA is $262,988 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $200,413 to $325,563. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA last sell?

486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA last sold on Jul 1, 2021 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA built?

486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.

What schools serve 486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA?

486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA is assigned to Meherrin Powellton Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Brunswick High School (high), rated D-; James S. Russell Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Brunswick County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA compare to other homes in Valentines 23887?

Among the 530 homes in Valentines 23887, it is worth more than 36% of them ($262,988 against a typical $421,498), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1984 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Brunswick County, it is worth more than 80% 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 486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 486 Ridge Dr, Valentines, VA was $1,248. The county assessed it at $249,600.

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