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$315,569$281 / 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 88How 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

517 STEELES FORT RD

RAPHINE, VA 24472
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,125 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$316K
$277K low$354K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$249,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$214,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRockbridge
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.1994
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 240 ft²Patio · 28 ft²Porch · 300 ft²

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

E
Fairfield Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.5 mi
H
Rockbridge County High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.3 mi
M
Maury River Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 15.4 mi

District: Rockbridge County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24472These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.87%
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.7.6%
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.2,886
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,251
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,145
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.63%

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How this home compares

517 Steeles Fort 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 67% of homes in Raphine 24472
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Rockbridge County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Raphine 24472
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Raphine 24472

What homes are worth in Raphine 24472

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

This home
$140K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Raphine 24472.

How it measures up in Raphine 24472

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raphine 24472.

Estimated value$315,569
CheaperTypical $383,170Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$281
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 2.82 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 517 Steeles Fort Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaphine 24472Rockbridge County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,56933% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28182% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,125 ft²10% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac5% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than197746% of homes49% of homes

About 517 Steeles Fort Rd

How much is 517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA is $315,569 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $277,256 to $353,882. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA last sell?

517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA last sold on Sep 2, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA?

517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,125 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA built?

517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA?

517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA is assigned to Fairfield Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Rockbridge County High School (high), rated B-; Maury River Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Rockbridge County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Steeles Fort Rd, Raphine, VA compare to other homes in Raphine 24472?

Among the 1,018 homes in Raphine 24472, it is worth more than 33% of them ($315,569 against a typical $383,170), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($281 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,125 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 2.82 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1977 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Rockbridge County, it is worth more than 46% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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