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$157,958$145 / 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

979 FEDERAL ST

RICH CREEK, VA 24147
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,089 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.
0.78 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$158K
$136K low$180K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$676 (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.$143,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$117,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$143,900

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.197 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.Single Family Residence
CountyGILES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.78
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Porch · 210 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 24147These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.656
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,937
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,138
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

979 Federal St 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 74% of homes in Giles County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Rich Creek 24147
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Giles County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Rich Creek 24147
  • Older than 80% of homes in Giles County

What homes are worth in Rich Creek 24147

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

This home
$66K$376K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Rich Creek 24147.

How it measures up in Rich Creek 24147

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rich Creek 24147.

Estimated value$157,958
CheaperTypical $166,827Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$145
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,089 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.78 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 979 Federal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRich Creek 24147Giles County
Estimated valuepricier than$157,95844% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14567% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,089 ft²29% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.78 ac77% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than194033% of homes20% of homes

About 979 Federal St

How much is 979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA is $157,958 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $136,225 to $179,691. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA last sell?

979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA last sold on Dec 1, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA?

979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,089 square feet of living space and a 0.78-acre lot.

When was 979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA built?

979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA compare to other homes in Rich Creek 24147?

Among the 361 homes in Rich Creek 24147, it is worth more than 44% of them ($157,958 against a typical $166,827), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($145 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,089 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.78 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1940 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Giles County, it is worth more than 26% 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 979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 979 Federal St, Rich Creek, VA was $676. The county assessed it at $143,900.

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