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$177,567$92 / 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 85How 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

521 RUBY ST

DAMASCUS, VA 24236
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,925 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$178K
$151K low$204K 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.$152,567
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$122,054
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.13%
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.$25,000
BRANCH BANKING & TRUST CO · recorded Feb 22, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$472 (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.$109,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

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

M
Damascus Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Holston High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Rhea Valley Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi

District: Washington County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24236These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

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.85%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,459
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,963
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,417
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%

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.Yes

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

521 Ruby St 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 72% of homes in Washington County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Washington County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Damascus 24236
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Washington County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Washington County

What homes are worth in Damascus 24236

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

This home
$41K$690K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Damascus 24236.

How it measures up in Damascus 24236

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Damascus 24236.

Estimated value$177,567
CheaperTypical $216,771Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$92
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,925 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 521 Ruby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDamascus 24236Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$177,56739% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$926% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,925 ft²84% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac20% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192012% of homes6% of homes

About 521 Ruby St

How much is 521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA is $177,567 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $150,707 to $204,427. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA last sell?

521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA?

521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,925 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA built?

521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA?

521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA is assigned to Damascus Middle School (middle), rated B-; Holston High School (high), rated A-; Rhea Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Washington County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA compare to other homes in Damascus 24236?

Among the 1,453 homes in Damascus 24236, it is worth more than 39% of them ($177,567 against a typical $216,771), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($92 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 84% of them (1,925 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 1.08 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1920 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 28% 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 521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Ruby St, Damascus, VA was $472. The county assessed it at $109,800.

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