1974 Wards Rd is a 1,596 square foot house on a 0.76 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 25, 1997 for $12,000. Based on Redfin's Altavista data, we estimate the home's value is $263,903.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.76 acresLot Size
$165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$263,903
$252K since sold in July 1997$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.6% lower than the average sale price ($268K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 7, 2024 • Final
Residential-plumbing only
Connect the property to the county water system.
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Flat
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,596
Building Sq. Ft: 1,596
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: WARDS RD, LOT C / ACRES: 0.76
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Carport - 2 Car
Garage / Carport Type: Carport - 2 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 33,106
Legal Lot Number: C
Acres: 0.76
Zoning Code: R-MF
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY - SUBURBAN
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,596
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Campbell County
APN: 70 A 21B
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Altavista Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Altavista High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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