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$132,641$97 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $85,000 on Sep 27, 2023

656 MERCER RD

RICH CREEK, VA 24147
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,362 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$133K
$121K low$144K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Sep 27, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$464 (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.$68,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGiles
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Covered
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²Patio · 120 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 24147These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.656
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,937
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,138
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

656 Mercer 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 88% of homes in Giles County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Giles County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Giles County

What homes are worth in Rich Creek 24147

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

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$72K$434K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Rich Creek 24147.

How it measures up in Rich Creek 24147

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rich Creek 24147.

Estimated value$132,641
CheaperTypical $169,860Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$97
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,362 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 656 Mercer Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRich Creek 24147Giles County
Estimated valuepricier than$132,64127% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9713% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,362 ft²57% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than194033% of homes20% of homes

About 656 Mercer Rd

How much is 656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA is $132,641 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $120,904 to $144,378. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA last sell?

656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA last sold on Sep 27, 2023 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA?

656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,362 square feet of living space.

When was 656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA built?

656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA compare to other homes in Rich Creek 24147?

Among the 361 homes in Rich Creek 24147, it is worth more than 27% of them ($132,641 against a typical $169,860), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($97 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,362 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²) and it is newer than 33% of them (1940 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Giles County, it is worth more than 12% 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 656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Mercer Rd, Rich Creek, VA was $464. The county assessed it at $68,300.

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