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$138,949$129 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

782 DOTSON RIDGE RD

CERES, VA 24318
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,080 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.
5.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$139K
$114K low$164K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$574 (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.$101,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,300

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountySMYTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.75
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 80 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.

M
Northwood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.2 mi
E
Rich Valley Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.2 mi
H
Northwood High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 19.3 mi

District: Smyth County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24318These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.70%
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.12%
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.929
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,150
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,852
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

782 Dotson Ridge 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Ceres 24318
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Smyth County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Smyth County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Smyth County

What homes are worth in Ceres 24318

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

This home
$17K$388K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Ceres 24318.

How it measures up in Ceres 24318

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ceres 24318.

Estimated value$138,949
CheaperTypical $95,689Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,218 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size5.75 ac
SmallerTypical 3.75 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 782 Dotson Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCeres 24318Smyth County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,94964% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12975% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²42% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.75 ac57% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than199679% of homes86% of homes

About 782 Dotson Ridge Rd

How much is 782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA is $138,949 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $113,627 to $164,271. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA last sell?

782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA?

782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 5.75-acre lot.

When was 782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA built?

782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA?

782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA is assigned to Northwood Middle School (middle), rated B-; Rich Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Northwood High School (high), rated A. All sit in Smyth County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA compare to other homes in Ceres 24318?

Among the 393 homes in Ceres 24318, it is worth more than 64% of them ($138,949 against a typical $95,689), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($129 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (5.75 ac against a typical 3.75 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1996 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Smyth County, it is worth more than 54% 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 782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 782 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA was $574. The county assessed it at $101,300.

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