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$35,431$37 / 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 86How 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 $17,000 on Mar 27, 2015

521 SWANSON ST

MARTINSVILLE, VA 24112
0
Baths
960 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$35K
$30K low$40K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$17,000 · Mar 27, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$349 (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.$46,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMartinsville City
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15

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.

E
Albert Harris Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Martinsville Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Martinsville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Martinsville City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24112These 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.109
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 100.54

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.30,634
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.200 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,767
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,907
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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%

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How this home compares

521 Swanson 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 95% of homes in Martinsville city County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Martinsville 24112
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Martinsville 24112
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Martinsville 24112

What homes are worth in Martinsville 24112

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

This home
$26K$426K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Martinsville 24112.

How it measures up in Martinsville 24112

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Martinsville 24112.

Estimated value$35,431
CheaperTypical $118,356Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$37
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,270 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 521 Swanson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMartinsville 24112Martinsville city County
Estimated valuepricier than$35,4316% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$375% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²20% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac7% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than196046% of homes63% of homes

About 521 Swanson St

How much is 521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA is $35,431 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $30,477 to $40,385. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA last sell?

521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA last sold on Mar 27, 2015 for $17,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA?

521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA has 960 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA built?

521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA?

521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA is assigned to Albert Harris Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Martinsville Middle School (middle), rated C; Martinsville High School (high), rated C. All sit in Martinsville City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA compare to other homes in Martinsville 24112?

Among the 13,261 homes in Martinsville 24112, it is worth more than 6% of them ($35,431 against a typical $118,356), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($37 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 20% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,270 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1960 against a typical 1963). 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 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Swanson St, Martinsville, VA was $349. The county assessed it at $46,300.

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