Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $462,000 on Dec 21, 2017
79 THORNBLADE WAY
BLUE RIDGE, VA 24064
0
Baths
2.91 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$462,000 · Dec 21, 2017
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$370,000
D & W FINANCIAL LLC · R · recorded Mar 5, 2018
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$455 (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.$549,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$484,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$549,400
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyBOTETOURT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.91
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(3)
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.
EMH
Colonial Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
Read Mountain Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 mi
Lord Botetourt High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 mi
District: Botetourt County Public Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 24064These 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.54
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 100.59
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,202
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.159 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,890
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,520
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
79 Thornblade Way 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.
- Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Blue Ridge 24064
How it measures up in Blue Ridge 24064
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Blue Ridge 24064.
Lot size2.91 ac
SmallerTypical 1.3 acBigger
Bigger than 73% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Blue Ridge 24064 | Botetourt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 2.91 ac | 73% of homes | 71% of homes |
About 79 Thornblade Way
When did 79 Thornblade Way, Blue Ridge, VA last sell?
79 Thornblade Way, Blue Ridge, VA last sold on Dec 21, 2017 for $462,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
What schools serve 79 Thornblade Way, Blue Ridge, VA?
79 Thornblade Way, Blue Ridge, VA is assigned to Colonial Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Read Mountain Middle School (middle), rated A-; Lord Botetourt High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Botetourt County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 79 Thornblade Way, Blue Ridge, VA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Thornblade Way, Blue Ridge, VA was $455. The county assessed it at $549,400.
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