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$215,502$68 / 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 47How 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

494 RIDGE RD

FOSTER, VA 23056
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,177 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$216K
$102K low$329K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,049 (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.$330,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$285,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$330,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$330,500

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.49
57
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
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.18 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.Single Family Residence
CountyMATHEWS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Galvanized
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
Mathews High SchoolC-
High · Grades 8–12 · 3.5 mi
M
Thomas Hunter Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 3.7 mi
E
Mathews Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.7 mi

District: Mathews County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23056These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,484
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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

494 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 less than 70% of homes in Foster 23056
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Foster 23056
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Foster 23056
  • Older than 73% of homes in Mathews County

What homes are worth in Foster 23056

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

This home
$35K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Foster 23056.

How it measures up in Foster 23056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Foster 23056.

Estimated value$215,502
CheaperTypical $296,594Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$68
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,177 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,654 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.72 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 494 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFoster 23056Mathews County
Estimated valuepricier than$215,50230% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$68almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than3,177 ft²94% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac53% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than194035% of homes27% of homes

About 494 Ridge Rd

How much is 494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA is $215,502 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $102,070 to $328,934. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA last sell?

494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA?

494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,177 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA built?

494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA?

494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA is assigned to Mathews High School (high), rated C-; Thomas Hunter Middle School (middle), rated C+; Mathews Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Mathews County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA compare to other homes in Foster 23056?

Among the 198 homes in Foster 23056, it is worth more than 30% of them ($215,502 against a typical $296,594), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($68 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 94% of them (3,177 ft² against a typical 1,654 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (2 ac against a typical 1.72 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1940 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Mathews County, it is worth more than 31% 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 494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 494 Ridge Rd, Foster, VA was $2,049. The county assessed it at $330,500.

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