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, 67% 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

Is South Boston, VA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in South Boston, VA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are 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, 27% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

OFF MARKET

506 3rd St
Alton, VA 24592

2 Beds
1 Bath
980 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$116,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $713/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$116,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $713/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

980 sqft

(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1949

Lot Size

0.25 acres

Living Area

980 sqft

Price/Sqft

$119

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $116,800, with a rent estimate of $1,322/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 History for 506 3rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/29/2022	$68,500	Sold	Southern Piedmont Land & Lake AOR #65416
Recording Date 06/29/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/02/2022	$78,500	Listed For Sale	Southern Piedmont Land & Lake AOR #65416

Market trends in South Boston

Last updated June 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$306
Assessment	$61,177

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 506 3rd St

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
901 Traver Ave, South Boston, VA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$79,500	09/18/25	3	1	1,580
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
1208 Peach Ave, South Boston, VA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$25,000	08/29/25	2	1	1,926

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SOLD
FEB 9, 2026
$4,000
Randolph Ave,
South Boston, VA 24592
SOLD
APR 9, 2026
$380,000
5 bd
4.5 ba
4,608 sqft
1014 Washington Ave,
South Boston, VA 24592
FOR SALE
0.7 ACRES
$274,900
3 bd
2 ba
2,043 sqft
1214 Washington Ave,
South Boston, VA 24592
SOLD
OCT 30, 2025
$255,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,075 sqft
901 Washington Ave,
Vernon Hill, VA 24592
OFF MARKET
Est. $425,200
4 bd
2.5 ba
4,044 sqft
616 N Main St,
South Boston, VA 24592
OFF MARKET
Est. $85,800
3 bd
1 ba
2,400 sqft
1308 Washington Ave,
Scottsburg, VA 24592
Samuel Watts
SOLD
MAY 26, 2026
$250,000
4 bd
3 ba
3,055 sqft
1112 N Main St,
South Boston, VA 24592
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,056 sqft
330 Leigh St,
South Boston, VA 24592
FORECLOSURE
BANK OWNED
0.33 ACRES
$132,495
3 bd
1.5 ba
622 N Main St,
South Boston, VA 24592
Bang Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $277,400
5 bd
2 ba
3,048 sqft
1103 N Main St,
South Boston, VA 24592
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,800
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,116 sqft
915 N Main St,
South Boston, VA 24592
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,900
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,868 sqft
1311 Bernard St,
South Boston, VA 24592

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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
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say there's wildlife
47 % Say kids play outside
47 % Say it's dog friendly
46 % Say neighbors are 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
27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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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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