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$286,654$148 / 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 89How 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

8276 LEE HWY

RURAL RETREAT, VA 24368
7
Beds
3
Baths
1,934 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.
3.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$287K
$254K low$319K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,415 (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.$239,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$197,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$239,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$239,900

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.22 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.3.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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 · 240 ft²Porch · 590 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Atkins Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 mi
H
Marion Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.9 mi
M
Marion Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.3 mi

District: Smyth County Public Schools

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

8276 Lee Hwy 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 more than 91% of homes in Smyth County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Smyth County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Smyth County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Smyth County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Smyth County

What homes are worth in Rural Retreat 24368

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

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$35K$522K

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368.

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.

Estimated value$286,654
CheaperTypical $191,660Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $147Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,934 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,505 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size3.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 8276 Lee Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Retreat 24368Smyth County
Estimated valuepricier than$286,65480% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14851% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,934 ft²77% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.5 ac78% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than193815% of homes13% of homes

About 8276 Lee Hwy

How much is 8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA is $286,654 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $254,078 to $319,230. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA last sell?

8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA?

8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA has 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,934 square feet of living space and a 3.50-acre lot.

When was 8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA built?

8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old.

What schools serve 8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA?

8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA is assigned to Atkins Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Marion Senior High School (high), rated B+; Marion Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Smyth County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA compare to other homes in Rural Retreat 24368?

Among the 2,054 homes in Rural Retreat 24368, it is worth more than 80% of them ($286,654 against a typical $191,660), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($148 against a typical $147), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,934 ft² against a typical 1,505 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (3.5 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1938 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Smyth County, it is worth more than 91% 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 8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8276 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA was $1,415. The county assessed it at $239,900.

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