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$227,079$140 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

533 S RIVER RD

BUENA VISTA, VA 24416
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,621 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.
1.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
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.

Valuation

$227K
$202K low$252K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,177 (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.$183,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$132,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$183,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$183,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.138 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

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
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.1959
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Flood Plain/Flood Zone
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 24 ft²Porch · 255 ft²

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

E
Mountain View Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Rockbridge County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
M
Maury River Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi

District: Rockbridge County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24416These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,576
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.149 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,923
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,579
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

533 S River 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 73% of homes in Rockbridge County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Rockbridge County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Buena Vista 24416
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Buena Vista 24416
  • Among the oldest homes in Buena Vista 24416

What homes are worth in Buena Vista 24416

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

This home
$57K$592K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Buena Vista 24416.

How it measures up in Buena Vista 24416

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buena Vista 24416.

Estimated value$227,079
CheaperTypical $202,298Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,621 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 533 S River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuena Vista 24416Rockbridge County
Estimated valuepricier than$227,07961% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14032% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,621 ft²73% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.14 ac79% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than1850almost no homes5% of homes

About 533 S River Rd

How much is 533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA is $227,079 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $202,156 to $252,002. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA last sell?

533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA?

533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,621 square feet of living space and a 1.14-acre lot.

When was 533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA built?

533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA?

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

How does 533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA compare to other homes in Buena Vista 24416?

Among the 3,463 homes in Buena Vista 24416, it is worth more than 61% of them ($227,079 against a typical $202,298), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($140 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,621 ft² against a typical 1,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (1.14 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1850 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Rockbridge County, it is worth more than 27% 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 533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 533 S River Rd, Buena Vista, VA was $1,177. The county assessed it at $183,900.

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