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$270,678$165 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $264,000 on Dec 18, 2024

538 DAVIS VALLEY RD

RURAL RETREAT, VA 24368
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,638 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.
0.58 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$271K
$245K low$297K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$264,000 · Dec 18, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,376 (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.$199,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$181,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$199,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySMYTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
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.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 507 ft²Porch · 103 ft²

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
Atkins Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.9 mi
H
Marion Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi
M
Marion Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.5 mi

District: Smyth County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24368These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.15%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,091
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,309
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,315
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

538 Davis Valley 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 more than 91% of homes in Smyth County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Smyth County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Smyth County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Smyth County

What homes are worth in Rural Retreat 24368

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

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$36K$524K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368.

How it measures up in Rural Retreat 24368

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rural Retreat 24368.

Estimated value$270,678
CheaperTypical $190,306Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 538 Davis Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Retreat 24368Smyth County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,67876% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16563% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,638 ft²61% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac27% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than197746% of homes65% of homes

About 538 Davis Valley Rd

How much is 538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA is $270,678 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $244,547 to $296,809. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sell?

538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sold on Dec 18, 2024 for $264,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA built?

538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA is assigned to Atkins Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Marion Senior High School (high), rated C-; Marion Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Smyth County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA compare to other homes in Rural Retreat 24368?

Among the 2,055 homes in Rural Retreat 24368, it is worth more than 76% of them ($270,678 against a typical $190,306), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($165 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,638 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1977 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Smyth County, it is worth more than 91% 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 538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA was $1,376. The county assessed it at $199,400.

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