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$131,913
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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $40,000 on Dec 9, 2019

490 RIVER HILL RD

GALAX, VA 24333
0
Baths
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$132K
$101K low$163K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Dec 9, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$683 (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.$139,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$139,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCarroll
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46

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
Gladeville Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.2 mi
M
Carroll County Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.1 mi
H
Carroll County High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.0 mi

District: Carroll County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24333These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,917
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,318
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,584
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.59%

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How this home compares

490 River Hill 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 less than 71% of homes in Galax 24333
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Carroll County

What homes are worth in Galax 24333

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

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$34K$555K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Galax 24333.

How it measures up in Galax 24333

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Galax 24333.

Estimated value$131,913
CheaperTypical $183,070Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

How 490 River Hill Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalax 24333Carroll County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,91329% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac27% of homes8% of homes

About 490 River Hill Rd

How much is 490 River Hill Rd, Galax, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 River Hill Rd, Galax, VA is $131,913 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $100,880 to $162,946. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 River Hill Rd, Galax, VA last sell?

490 River Hill Rd, Galax, VA last sold on Dec 9, 2019 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 490 River Hill Rd, Galax, VA?

490 River Hill Rd, Galax, VA is assigned to Gladeville Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Carroll County Middle School (middle), rated B-; Carroll County High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Carroll County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 River Hill Rd, Galax, VA compare to other homes in Galax 24333?

Among the 7,138 homes in Galax 24333, it is worth more than 29% of them ($131,913 against a typical $183,070) and its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.91 ac). Measured against all of Carroll County, it is worth more than 33% 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 490 River Hill Rd, Galax, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 River Hill Rd, Galax, VA was $683. The county assessed it at $139,400.

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