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 506 3rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 506 3rd St in Alton, VA is $118,200 .

What is the price history for 506 3rd St?

506 3rd St in Alton, VA last sold for $68,500 in June 2022.

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 .

How big is the lot at 506 3rd St?

The lot at 506 3rd St in Alton, VA is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$118,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
980 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

506 3rd St, Alton, VA 24592

Est. Refi. Payment $757/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 29, 2022 for $68,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$118K

Since last month

$2K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.6%)

Since last sale

$50K (+72.6%)

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 +148% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$118K
August 2026	$120K
July 2026	$125K
June 2026	$123K
May 2026	$123K
April 2026	$128K
March 2026	$127K
February 2026	$127K
January 2026	$124K
2025
December 2025	$124K
November 2025	$125K
October 2025	$123K
September 2025	$120K
August 2025	$122K
July 2025	$123K
June 2025	$121K
May 2025	$119K
April 2025	$122K
March 2025	$115K
February 2025	$116K
January 2025	$115K
2024
December 2024	$119K
November 2024	$122K
October 2024	$120K
September 2024	$116K
August 2024	$113K
July 2024	$116K
June 2024	$115K
May 2024	$115K
April 2024	$114K
March 2024	$113K
February 2024	$112K
January 2024	$112K
2023
December 2023	$113K
November 2023	$110K
October 2023	$115K
September 2023	$117K
August 2023	$117K
July 2023	$120K
June 2023	$122K
May 2023	$117K
April 2023	$114K
March 2023	$114K
February 2023	$77K
January 2023	$77K
2022
December 2022	$77K
November 2022	$77K
October 2022	$78K
September 2022	$78K
August 2022	$79K
July 2022	$74K
June 2022	$79K
May 2022	$58K
April 2022	$57K
March 2022	$53K
February 2022	$54K
January 2022	$54K
2021
December 2021	$54K
November 2021	$52K
June 2021	$49K
May 2021	$51K
April 2021	$52K
March 2021	$46K
February 2021	$50K
January 2021	$54K
2020
December 2020	$59K
November 2020	$50K
August 2020	$40K
July 2020	$44K
June 2020	$42K
2019
September 2019	$46K
August 2019	$38K
July 2019	$44K
June 2019	$46K
May 2019	$39K
April 2019	$47K
March 2019	$47K
February 2019	$48K
January 2019	$47K
2018
December 2018	$44K
November 2018	$45K
October 2018	$41K
September 2018	$38K
August 2018	$45K
July 2018	$44K
June 2018	$43K
May 2018	$42K
April 2018	$42K
March 2018	$47K
February 2018	$47K
January 2018	$47K
2017
December 2017	$41K
November 2017	$41K
October 2017	$44K
September 2017	$44K
August 2017	$43K
July 2017	$43K
June 2017	$49K
May 2017	$45K
April 2017	$45K
March 2017	$43K
February 2017	$44K
January 2017	$46K
2016
December 2016	$48K
November 2016	$44K
October 2016	$47K
September 2016	$48K

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
1219 Fenton St, South Boston, VA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$100,000	10/15/25	2	1	1,344
201 Chalmers St, South Boston, VA	0.48	Single-Family Home	$123,100	04/08/26	2	1	1,005
315 Edmunds St, South Boston, VA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$55,500	12/10/25	3	1	1,140
1400 Fenton St, South Boston, VA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$129,900	01/12/26	2	1	1,348
1103 South Ave, South Boston, VA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$50,000	05/19/26	2	1.5	1,190
326 Leigh St, South Boston, VA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$8,000	11/24/25	2	1	1,402
1332 Randolph Ave, South Boston, VA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$12,000	06/10/26	3	1	936
215 Chalmers St, South Boston, VA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$67,500	10/08/25	3	2	1,149
1201 McPhail Dr, South Boston, VA	0.66	Single-Family Home	$45,000	08/12/26	3	1	1,104
811 Traver Ave, South Boston, VA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$24,000	05/18/26	3	1	912

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
Randolph Ave, South Boston, VA 24592	0.11	$4,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
508 Logan St, South Boston, VA 24592	0.12	$775,000	17	2	9,056	For Sale
1014 Washington Ave, South Boston, VA 24592	0.13	$380,000	5	4.5	4,608	Recently Sold
1214 Washington Ave, South Boston, VA 24592	0.18	$265,000	3	2	2,043	For Sale
901 Washington Ave, Vernon Hill, VA 24592	0.19	$260,300	3	2.5	2,075	Off Market
616 N Main St, South Boston, VA 24592	0.21	$436,700	4	2.5	4,044	Off Market
1112 N Main St, South Boston, VA 24592	0.22	$250,000	4	3	3,055	Recently Sold
330 Leigh St, South Boston, VA 24592	0.24	$190,400	3	2	1,056	Off Market
622 N Main St, South Boston, VA 24592	0.25	$121,000	3	1.5	3,084	Foreclosure
1103 N Main St, South Boston, VA 24592	0.26	$276,800	5	2	3,048	Off Market
915 N Main St, South Boston, VA 24592	0.26	$225,400	3	2.5	2,116	Off Market
1311 Bernard St, South Boston, VA 24592	0.27	$240,300	3	1.5	1,868	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1949

0.25 acre lot

980 sqft

$121/sqft

About this House

Good starter home or income property (lengthy rental history. Central heat and air (heat pump), replacement windows, upgraded bathroom ( fiberglass tub/shower and hardtop vanity) Spacious eat-in kitchen (appliances convey). Upgraded electric (200 amp breaker box) and plumbing. Primary bedroom has huge walk-in closet. Enclosed back porch has washer-dryer hookups. House comes with adjoining vacant lot that can be made into off-street driveway parking space, garden, play area, workshop, storage building....you name it! Convenient to downtown shops, restaurants, newly opened Microsoft Innovation Center, public library, performing arts (ThePrizery), motorsports (South Boston Speedway and VIRaceway), watersports (Buggs Island Lake, Bannister Lake and year-round public events.

506 3rd St, Alton, VA 24592 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 980 sqft single-family home built in 1949. It last sold for $68,500 on Jun 29, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $118,200, with a rent estimate of $1,437/month.

Home Details for 506 3rd St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump, ElectricHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition, OtherDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete BlockGardenPatioPorch

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1949Year Updated: 1964
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 29, 2022 Source: Southern Piedmont Land & Lake AOR #65416	Sold	$68,500
Jun 2, 2022 Source: Southern Piedmont Land & Lake AOR #65416	Listed For Sale	$78,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$306	$61,177

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Around this home

South Boston Elementary School
K-5
Public
683 Students
Halifax County Public Schools
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
South Boston Elementary has an outstanding staff -------- the teachers are all knowledgeable and truly care about the academic successes, as well as the emotional and social successes of all the students. The activities that they provide for the students are all interactive and engaging, both during school and during family engagement nights.
Parent Review
2mo ago
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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 506 3rd St

What is 506 3rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 506 3rd St in Alton, VA is $118,200.
What is the price history for 506 3rd St?
506 3rd St in Alton, VA last sold for $68,500 in June 2022.
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.
How big is the lot at 506 3rd St?
The lot at 506 3rd St in Alton, VA is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).