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$276,961$183 / 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

686 N LIBERTY ST

HARRISONBURG, VA 22802
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,512 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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

$277K
$249K low$305K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,510 (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.$248,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$191,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$242,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,500

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.Cottage
CountyHARRISONBURG CITY
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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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.Deck · 192 ft²ShedPorch · 120 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
Waterman Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Thomas Harrison Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Harrisonburg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22802These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.27,755
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.303 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,525
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,049
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.63%

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How this home compares

686 N Liberty 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 66% of homes in Harrisonburg 22802
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Harrisonburg 22802
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Harrisonburg 22802
  • Older than 97% of homes in Harrisonburg city County

What homes are worth in Harrisonburg 22802

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

This home
$168K$790K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Harrisonburg 22802.

How it measures up in Harrisonburg 22802

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Harrisonburg 22802.

Estimated value$276,961
CheaperTypical $308,171Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 686 N Liberty St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarrisonburg 22802Harrisonburg city County
Estimated valuepricier than$276,96134% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18314% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²60% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac23% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than19104% of homes3% of homes

About 686 N Liberty St

How much is 686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA is $276,961 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $248,929 to $304,993. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA last sell?

686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA?

686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,512 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA built?

686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA?

686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA is assigned to Waterman Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Thomas Harrison Middle School (middle), rated D; Harrisonburg High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Harrisonburg City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA compare to other homes in Harrisonburg 22802?

Among the 8,091 homes in Harrisonburg 22802, it is worth more than 34% of them ($276,961 against a typical $308,171), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($183 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1910 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Harrisonburg city County, it is worth more than 35% 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 686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 686 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA was $2,510. The county assessed it at $248,500.

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