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$131,780$86 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

981 RIVERSIDE RD

CHILHOWIE, VA 24319
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,528 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$132K
$115K low$149K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$756 (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.$109,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,600

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CountySMYTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 396 ft²

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
Chilhowie Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi
H
Chilhowie High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
E
Chilhowie Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.8 mi

District: Smyth County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24319These 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.100
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 100.102

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,503
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.85 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,769
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,911
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

981 Riverside 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Chilhowie 24319
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Smyth County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Chilhowie 24319

What homes are worth in Chilhowie 24319

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

This home
$29K$472K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Chilhowie 24319.

How it measures up in Chilhowie 24319

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chilhowie 24319.

Estimated value$131,780
CheaperTypical $161,002Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $120Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,528 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.88 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 981 Riverside Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChilhowie 24319Smyth County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,78037% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8617% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,528 ft²55% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac57% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than195827% of homes37% of homes

About 981 Riverside Rd

How much is 981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA is $131,780 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $114,792 to $148,768. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA last sell?

981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA?

981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,528 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA built?

981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.

What schools serve 981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA?

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

How does 981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA compare to other homes in Chilhowie 24319?

Among the 2,667 homes in Chilhowie 24319, it is worth more than 37% of them ($131,780 against a typical $161,002), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($86 against a typical $120), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,528 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.88 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1958 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Smyth County, it is worth more than 51% 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 981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 981 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA was $756. The county assessed it at $109,600.

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