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980 DOTSON RIDGE RD

CERES, VA 24318
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,628 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.
61.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$371 (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.$123,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$113,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$123,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$123,900

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.50 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.Agricultural/Rural (General)
CountySMYTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.61.25
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
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 · 363 ft²

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

M
Northwood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.4 mi
E
Rich Valley Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.4 mi
H
Northwood High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 19.5 mi

District: Smyth County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24318These 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.108
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 100.104

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.70%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.929
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,150
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,852
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

980 Dotson Ridge 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.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Ceres 24318
  • Among the largest lots in Smyth County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Smyth County

How it measures up in Ceres 24318

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ceres 24318.

Living area1,628 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,218 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size61.25 ac
SmallerTypical 3.77 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 980 Dotson Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCeres 24318Smyth County
Living areabigger than1,628 ft²72% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than61.25 ac87% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than192017% of homes6% of homes

About 980 Dotson Ridge Rd

When did 980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA last sell?

980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA?

980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1,628 square feet of living space and a 61.25-acre lot.

When was 980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA built?

980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA?

980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA is assigned to Northwood Middle School (middle), rated B-; Rich Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Northwood High School (high), rated A. All sit in Smyth County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA compare to other homes in Ceres 24318?

Among the 393 homes in Ceres 24318, it is bigger than 72% of them (1,628 ft² against a typical 1,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (61.25 ac against a typical 3.77 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1920 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 980 Dotson Ridge Rd, Ceres, VA was $371. The county assessed it at $123,900.

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