Is parking easy in South Boston, VA?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in South Boston, VA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in South Boston, VA?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say yards are well-kept

Does South Boston, VA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is South Boston, VA quiet?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in South Boston, VA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in South Boston, VA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in South Boston, VA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is South Boston, VA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say it's dog friendly

Do residents of South Boston, VA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does South Boston, VA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in South Boston, VA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in South Boston, VA?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say there are community events

Would people walk alone at night in South Boston, VA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is South Boston, VA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is South Boston, VA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 26% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 1158 Melon Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1158 Melon Rd in Alton, VA is $434,800 .

Is Alton a buyer's or seller's market?

Alton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Alton?

Residents describe Alton, VA as easy to park in, well-kept, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Alton, VA .

What are the closest schools to 1158 Melon Rd?

The closest schools to 1158 Melon Rd in Alton, VA are Cluster Springs Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), Halifax County High School (rated 3/10), Halifax County Middle School (rated 5/10).

How big is the lot at 1158 Melon Rd?

The lot at 1158 Melon Rd in Alton, VA is about 6.2 acres .

Does 1158 Melon Rd have a garage?

Yes, 1158 Melon Rd in Alton, VA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$434,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,343 sqft (on 6.18 acres)

1158 Melon Rd, Alton, VA 24520

Est. Refi. Payment $2,572/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$435K

Since last month

$4K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$20K (+4.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +140% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$435K
July 2026	$439K
June 2026	$439K
May 2026	$435K
April 2026	$430K
March 2026	$431K
February 2026	$418K
January 2026	$424K
2025
December 2025	$428K
November 2025	$433K
October 2025	$425K
September 2025	$414K
August 2025	$415K
July 2025	$418K
June 2025	$413K
May 2025	$408K
April 2025	$409K
March 2025	$393K
February 2025	$399K
January 2025	$392K
2024
December 2024	$396K
November 2024	$400K
October 2024	$399K
September 2024	$393K
August 2024	$398K
July 2024	$398K
June 2024	$395K
May 2024	$393K
April 2024	$388K
March 2024	$377K
February 2024	$361K
January 2024	$365K
2023
December 2023	$368K
November 2023	$389K
October 2023	$364K
September 2023	$376K
August 2023	$375K
July 2023	$380K
June 2023	$373K
May 2023	$373K
April 2023	$363K
March 2023	$360K
February 2023	$362K
January 2023	$361K
2022
December 2022	$364K
November 2022	$369K
October 2022	$373K
September 2022	$376K
August 2022	$377K
July 2022	$377K
June 2022	$374K
May 2022	$367K
April 2022	$359K
March 2022	$348K
February 2022	$337K
January 2022	$339K
2021
December 2021	$332K
November 2021	$320K
October 2021	$291K
September 2021	$291K
August 2021	$300K
July 2021	$303K
June 2021	$248K
May 2021	$142K
April 2021	$137K
March 2021	$260K
February 2021	$256K
January 2021	$253K
2020
December 2020	$243K
November 2020	$243K
October 2020	$240K
September 2020	$237K
August 2020	$246K
July 2020	$233K
June 2020	$230K
2019
September 2019	$174K
August 2019	$157K
July 2019	$145K
June 2019	$252K
May 2019	$222K
April 2019	$215K
March 2019	$214K
February 2019	$217K
January 2019	$205K
2018
December 2018	$147K
November 2018	$153K
October 2018	$206K
September 2018	$212K
August 2018	$197K
July 2018	$169K
June 2018	$158K
May 2018	$214K
April 2018	$207K
March 2018	$199K
February 2018	$189K
January 2018	$195K
2017
December 2017	$189K
November 2017	$190K
October 2017	$176K
September 2017	$191K
August 2017	$186K
July 2017	$185K
June 2017	$184K
May 2017	$174K
April 2017	$186K
March 2017	$189K
February 2017	$170K
January 2017	$193K
2016
December 2016	$195K
November 2016	$200K
October 2016	$196K
September 2016	$181K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
9074 Philpott Rd, South Boston, VA	1.31	Single-Family Home	$157,000	10/08/25	3	3	2,157
11149 Philpott Rd, Alton, VA	1.81	Single-Family Home	$305,000	12/15/25	3	2	2,336
8115 Philpott Rd, South Boston, VA	2.49	Single-Family Home	$180,000	12/03/25	3	2	1,753
1032 Scales Rd, South Boston, VA	2.11	Single-Family Home	$28,000	03/09/26	2	1	720
1028 Mount Carmel Rd, Alton, VA	3.07	Single-Family Home	$135,000	02/26/26	3	1	1,303
1202 Three M Ln, Alton, VA	3.64	Single-Family Home	$449,000	06/15/26	2	2	1,554
13177 Philpott Rd, Alton, VA	3.70	Single-Family Home	$1,100,000	07/31/26	6	5	3,624
14145 River Rd, South Boston, VA	4.65	Single-Family Home	$163,000	10/22/25	1	2	1,305
4056 Cluster Springs Rd, Alton, VA	4.89	Single-Family Home	$310,000	12/22/25	3	2	1,976
5030 Bold Springs Rd, South Boston, VA	4.85	Single-Family Home	$208,500	10/22/25	4	2	2,128

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1037 Solomon Rd, Alton, VA 24520	0.84	$167,600	3	1	1,343	Off Market
9047 Philpott Rd, South Boston, VA 24592	1.51	$224,600	3	2	1,926	Off Market
4070 Turbeville Rd, Alton, VA 24520	1.54	-	-	-	-	Off Market
9000 Philpott Rd, South Boston, VA 24592	1.54	$1,495,000	4	3.5	5,750	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2013

6.18 acre lot

2,343 sqft

$186/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1158 Melon Rd, Alton, VA. 1158 Melon Rd is in Alton, VA and in ZIP code 24520. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,343 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6.18 acres and was built in 2013.

1158 Melon Rd, Alton, VA 24520 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,343 sqft single-family home built in 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $434,800, with a rent estimate of $2,148/month.

Home Details for 1158 Melon Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2013
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6.18 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,378	$301,842

Home facts updated by county records

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Last updated August 2026

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Around this home

Cluster Springs Elementary School
PK-5
Public
572 Students
Halifax County Public Schools
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We Love this, School!! The principal is amazing!!
Parent Review
4mo ago
3 Reviews

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What Locals Say about South Boston

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say car is needed
83 % Say yards are well-kept
68 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say there's wildlife
47 % Say kids play outside
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
46 % Say it's dog friendly
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
41 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say there are community events
36 % Say people would walk alone at night
29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
26 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Janice V.
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6y ago
"Small town , nice and quiet , safe for some areas , not much to do here a few shopping stores , a few restaurants "
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Mrzkamice
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8y ago
"nostalgic quiet and safe oh and friendly...not too much more to say...perfect place to raise a family....I love it here"
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Frequently asked questions about 1158 Melon Rd

What is 1158 Melon Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1158 Melon Rd in Alton, VA is $434,800.
Is Alton a buyer's or seller's market?
Alton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Alton?
Residents describe Alton, VA as easy to park in, well-kept, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Alton, VA.
What are the closest schools to 1158 Melon Rd?
The closest schools to 1158 Melon Rd in Alton, VA are Cluster Springs Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), Halifax County High School (rated 3/10), Halifax County Middle School (rated 5/10).
How big is the lot at 1158 Melon Rd?
The lot at 1158 Melon Rd in Alton, VA is about 6.2 acres.
Does 1158 Melon Rd have a garage?
Yes, 1158 Melon Rd in Alton, VA has a garage.