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$93,474
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 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

279 RACE TRACK RD

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

Valuation

$93K
$61K low$126K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$93,474
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$74,779

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$116 (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.$22,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$22,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWYTHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Rural Retreat Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Rural Retreat Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Rural Retreat High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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%

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.Yes

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

279 Race Track 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 84% of homes in Wythe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368

What homes are worth in Rural Retreat 24368

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

This home
$35K$591K

This home is worth more than 19% 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.

Estimated value$93,474
CheaperTypical $193,363Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

How 279 Race Track Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Retreat 24368Wythe County
Estimated valuepricier than$93,47419% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac26% of homes32% of homes

About 279 Race Track Rd

How much is 279 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat, VA is $93,474 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $60,880 to $126,068. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sell?

279 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 279 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

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

How does 279 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat, VA compare to other homes in Rural Retreat 24368?

Among the 2,054 homes in Rural Retreat 24368, it is worth more than 19% of them ($93,474 against a typical $193,363) and its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Wythe County, it is worth more than 16% 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 279 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat, VA was $116. The county assessed it at $22,700.

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