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$398,981$353 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

492 FOREST RIDGE RD

INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348
2
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
1,131 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.
29 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$399K
$330K low$468K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$273,981
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$219,185
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.39%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$125,000
PRIVATE · recorded Oct 18, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,701 (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.$293,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$146,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$293,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGRAYSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.29.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
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.Shed · 120 ft²Porch · 91 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Independence Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Independence Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Grayson County High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Grayson County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24348These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,369
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,437
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,939
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

492 Forest Ridge 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 86% of homes in Grayson County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Grayson County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Independence 24348
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Independence 24348

What homes are worth in Independence 24348

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

This home
$50K$778K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Independence 24348.

How it measures up in Independence 24348

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 24348.

Estimated value$398,981
CheaperTypical $221,674Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$353
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,131 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size29 ac
SmallerTypical 2.05 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 492 Forest Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 24348Grayson County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,98182% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35394% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,131 ft²30% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than29 ac90% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than198464% of homes64% of homes

About 492 Forest Ridge Rd

How much is 492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA is $398,981 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $329,880 to $468,082. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA last sell?

492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA?

492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,131 square feet of living space and a 29.00-acre lot.

When was 492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA built?

492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA?

492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA is assigned to Independence Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Independence Middle School (middle), rated A-; Grayson County High School (high), rated B. All sit in Grayson County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA compare to other homes in Independence 24348?

Among the 2,079 homes in Independence 24348, it is worth more than 82% of them ($398,981 against a typical $221,674), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($353 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,131 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (29 ac against a typical 2.05 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1984 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Grayson County, it is worth more than 86% 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 492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 492 Forest Ridge Rd, Independence, VA was $1,701. The county assessed it at $293,300.

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