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$712,047$312 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

8490 SIGNAL HL

AFTON, VA 22920
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,280 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.
6.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$712K
$641K low$783K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,665 (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.$633,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$184,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$448,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$601,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$633,700

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.Traditional/Old
CountyALBEMARLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.82
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 252 ft²Patio · 252 ft²Porch · 392 ft²

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

H
Western Albemarle High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi
M
Henley Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.3 mi
E
Brownsville Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 6.4 mi

District: Albemarle County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22920These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.4,434
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.61 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,797
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,014
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

8490 Signal Hl 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 79% of homes in Afton 22920
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Afton 22920
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Albemarle County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Afton 22920

What homes are worth in Afton 22920

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

This home
$112K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Afton 22920.

How it measures up in Afton 22920

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Afton 22920.

Estimated value$712,047
CheaperTypical $403,022Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$312
CheaperTypical $287Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area2,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,599 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size6.82 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 8490 Signal Hl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAfton 22920Albemarle County
Estimated valuepricier than$712,04779% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31260% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than2,280 ft²76% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.82 ac73% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than200180% of homes68% of homes

About 8490 Signal Hl

How much is 8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA is $712,047 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $640,772 to $783,322. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA last sell?

8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA?

8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,280 square feet of living space and a 6.82-acre lot.

When was 8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA built?

8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA?

8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA is assigned to Western Albemarle High School (high), rated A; Henley Middle School (middle), rated A+; Brownsville Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Albemarle County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA compare to other homes in Afton 22920?

Among the 2,452 homes in Afton 22920, it is worth more than 79% of them ($712,047 against a typical $403,022), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($312 against a typical $287), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,280 ft² against a typical 1,599 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (6.82 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (2001 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Albemarle County, it is worth more than 68% 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 8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8490 Signal Hl, Afton, VA was $5,665. The county assessed it at $633,700.

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