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$234,912$155 / 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 86How 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

8870 JAMES TOWN RD

RICE, VA 23966
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,512 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.
1.74 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
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

$235K
$203K low$267K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$575 (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.$124,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$124,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAmelia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.74

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

M
Amelia County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.2 mi
H
Amelia County High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.3 mi
E
Amelia County Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 13.5 mi

District: Amelia County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23966These 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.107
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.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.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,707
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.46 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,320
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,338
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°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.63%

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How this home compares

8870 James Town 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.

  • Worth less than 65% of homes in Amelia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Amelia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Amelia County
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Rice 23966

What homes are worth in Rice 23966

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

This home
$48K$549K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Rice 23966.

How it measures up in Rice 23966

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rice 23966.

Estimated value$234,912
CheaperTypical $240,971Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,526 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size1.74 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 8870 James Town Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRice 23966Amelia County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,91249% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15546% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²49% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.74 ac27% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than200791% of homes83% of homes

About 8870 James Town Rd

How much is 8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA is $234,912 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $202,503 to $267,321. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA?

8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,512 square feet of living space and a 1.74-acre lot.

When was 8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA built?

8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA?

8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA is assigned to Amelia County Middle School (middle), rated C+; Amelia County High School (high), rated B; Amelia County Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Amelia County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA compare to other homes in Rice 23966?

Among the 721 homes in Rice 23966, it is worth more than 49% of them ($234,912 against a typical $240,971), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($155 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,526 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (1.74 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2007 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Amelia County, it is worth more than 35% 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 8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8870 James Town Rd, Rice, VA was $575. The county assessed it at $124,900.

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