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559 WARD BRANCH RD

RURAL RETREAT, VA 24368
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,466 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.
1.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$914 (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.$179,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$156,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$179,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWYTHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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.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.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 · 96 ft²Porch · 96 ft²

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

559 Ward Branch 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.

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.

Living area1,466 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size1.22 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 559 Ward Branch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Retreat 24368Wythe County
Living areabigger than1,466 ft²47% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.22 ac57% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than198658% of homes62% of homes

About 559 Ward Branch Rd

When did 559 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sell?

559 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 559 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

559 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,466 square feet of living space and a 1.22-acre lot.

When was 559 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA built?

559 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 559 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA compare to other homes in Rural Retreat 24368?

Among the 2,055 homes in Rural Retreat 24368, it is bigger than 47% of them (1,466 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (1.22 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1986 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 559 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 559 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA was $914. The county assessed it at $179,200.

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