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959 WARD BRANCH RD

RURAL RETREAT, VA 24368
0
Baths
2.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$36 (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.$7,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,100

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.40 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWYTHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.38
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Rural Retreat Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi
H
Rural Retreat High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi
E
Rural Retreat Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 mi

District: Wythe 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

959 Ward Branch 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 72% 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.

Lot size2.38 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

How 959 Ward Branch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Retreat 24368Wythe County
Lot sizebigger than2.38 ac72% of homes69% of homes

About 959 Ward Branch Rd

When did 959 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sell?

959 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 959 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

959 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA is assigned to Rural Retreat Middle School (middle), rated B+; Rural Retreat High School (high), rated A+; Rural Retreat Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Wythe County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 959 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Ward Branch Rd, Rural Retreat, VA was $36. The county assessed it at $7,100.

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