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$318,916$137 / 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 95How 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 $272,400 on Nov 30, 2022

511 FOREST DR

SOUTH BOSTON, VA 24592
4
Beds
0
Baths
2,320 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
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

$319K
$304K low$334K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$272,400 · Nov 30, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,514 (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.$302,786 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$274,786
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$309,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$302,786

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHALIFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
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.

M
Halifax County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Halifax County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
South Boston Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi

District: Halifax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24592These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.12,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.97 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,938
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,030
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

511 Forest 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 94% of homes in Halifax County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Halifax County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Halifax County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Halifax County

What homes are worth in South Boston 24592

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

This home
$33K$424K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in South Boston 24592.

How it measures up in South Boston 24592

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Boston 24592.

Estimated value$318,916
CheaperTypical $130,653Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$137
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area2,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

How 511 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Boston 24592Halifax County
Estimated valuepricier than$318,91692% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13784% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than2,320 ft²90% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 ac50% of homes30% of homes

About 511 Forest Dr

How much is 511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA is $318,916 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $304,202 to $333,630. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA last sell?

511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA last sold on Nov 30, 2022 for $272,400, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA?

511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2,320 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

What schools serve 511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA?

511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA is assigned to Halifax County Middle School (middle), rated C+; Halifax County High School (high), rated D; South Boston Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Halifax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA compare to other homes in South Boston 24592?

Among the 5,369 homes in South Boston 24592, it is worth more than 92% of them ($318,916 against a typical $130,653), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($137 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,320 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.61 ac). Measured against all of Halifax County, it is worth more than 94% 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 511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 511 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA was $1,514. The county assessed it at $302,786.

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