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$478,035
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 87How 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
Last sold for $290,300 on Mar 11, 2015

8521 WHISTLING STRAITS DR

RADFORD, VA 24141
0
Baths
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$478K
$414K low$542K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,300 · Mar 11, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,303 (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.$311,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$311,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$311,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPULASKI
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Riverlawn Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Pulaski County High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.7 mi
M
Pulaski County Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.6 mi

District: Pulaski County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24141These 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.117
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 100.95

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,376
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.341 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,158
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,515
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

8521 Whistling Straits Dr 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 Pulaski County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Pulaski County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Pulaski County

What homes are worth in Radford 24141

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

This home
$61K$768K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Radford 24141.

How it measures up in Radford 24141

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Radford 24141.

Estimated value$478,035
CheaperTypical $260,303Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 8521 Whistling Straits Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRadford 24141Pulaski County
Estimated valuepricier than$478,03586% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac30% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than201492% of homes96% of homes

About 8521 Whistling Straits Dr

How much is 8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA is $478,035 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $414,493 to $541,577. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA last sell?

8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA last sold on Mar 11, 2015 for $290,300, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA built?

8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA was built in 2014, making it 12 years old.

What schools serve 8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA?

8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA is assigned to Riverlawn Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Pulaski County High School (high), rated C; Pulaski County Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Pulaski County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA compare to other homes in Radford 24141?

Among the 5,893 homes in Radford 24141, it is worth more than 86% of them ($478,035 against a typical $260,303), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2014 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Pulaski 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 8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8521 Whistling Straits Dr, Radford, VA was $2,303. The county assessed it at $311,200.

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