Is parking easy in Chatham, VA?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Chatham, VA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say car is needed

Is Chatham, VA quiet?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say it's quiet

Are yards well-kept in Chatham, VA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say yards are well-kept

Is there wildlife in Chatham, VA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say there's wildlife

Does Chatham, VA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Chatham, VA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 62% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Chatham, VA dog-friendly?

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

Are neighbors friendly in Chatham, VA?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Chatham, VA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Chatham, VA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Chatham, VA walkable to grocery stores?

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

Is Chatham, VA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Chatham, VA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Chatham, VA?

As of early 2026, 14% of users say there are community events

What is 581 Smith Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 581 Smith Rd in Chatham, VA is $312,800 .

What is the price history for 581 Smith Rd?

581 Smith Rd in Chatham, VA last sold for $2,000 in July 1996.

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

Chatham is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Chatham?

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

Does 581 Smith Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 581 Smith Rd in Chatham, VA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 581 Smith Rd?

The lot at 581 Smith Rd in Chatham, VA is about 5 acres .

OFF MARKET

$312,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,792 sqft (on 5 acres)

581 Smith Rd, Chatham, VA 24531

Est. Refi. Payment $1,804/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 22, 1996 for $2,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$313K

Since last month

$4K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.4%)

Since last sale

$311K (+15,570%)

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 +93% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$313K
July 2026	$317K
June 2026	$321K
May 2026	$316K
April 2026	$311K
March 2026	$310K
February 2026	$302K
January 2026	$301K
2025
December 2025	$301K
November 2025	$305K
October 2025	$304K
September 2025	$304K
August 2025	$312K
July 2025	$317K
June 2025	$310K
May 2025	$310K
April 2025	$301K
March 2025	$289K
February 2025	$287K
January 2025	$283K
2024
December 2024	$290K
November 2024	$285K
October 2024	$274K
September 2024	$273K
August 2024	$273K
July 2024	$280K
June 2024	$280K
May 2024	$275K
April 2024	$268K
March 2024	$267K
February 2024	$252K
January 2024	$250K
2023
December 2023	$253K
November 2023	$261K
October 2023	$255K
September 2023	$257K
August 2023	$253K
July 2023	$263K
June 2023	$259K
May 2023	$252K
April 2023	$245K
March 2023	$241K
February 2023	$232K
January 2023	$232K
2022
December 2022	$235K
November 2022	$239K
October 2022	$243K
September 2022	$243K
August 2022	$242K
July 2022	$243K
June 2022	$242K
May 2022	$237K
April 2022	$231K
March 2022	$222K
February 2022	$214K
January 2022	$213K
2021
December 2021	$214K
November 2021	$214K
October 2021	$211K
September 2021	$210K
August 2021	$212K
July 2021	$215K
June 2021	$209K
May 2021	$201K
April 2021	$199K
March 2021	$189K
February 2021	$188K
January 2021	$187K
2020
December 2020	$186K
November 2020	$183K
October 2020	$182K
September 2020	$182K
August 2020	$181K
July 2020	$181K
June 2020	$180K
May 2020	$179K
April 2020	$179K
March 2020	$179K
February 2020	$178K
January 2020	$178K
2019
December 2019	$176K
November 2019	$178K
October 2019	$178K
September 2019	$179K
August 2019	$178K
July 2019	$177K
June 2019	$174K
May 2019	$173K
April 2019	$175K
March 2019	$172K
February 2019	$172K
January 2019	$171K
2018
December 2018	$170K
November 2018	$167K
October 2018	$168K
September 2018	$164K
August 2018	$165K
July 2018	$167K
June 2018	$167K
May 2018	$165K
April 2018	$168K
March 2018	$163K
February 2018	$166K
January 2018	$162K
2017
December 2017	$164K
November 2017	$167K
October 2017	$164K
September 2017	$165K
August 2017	$162K
July 2017	$162K
June 2017	$166K
May 2017	$163K
April 2017	$160K
March 2017	$163K
February 2017	$162K
January 2017	$161K
2016
December 2016	$163K
November 2016	$162K
October 2016	$163K
September 2016	$164K
August 2016	$163K

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
4146 Triangle School Rd, Callands, VA	1.42	Single-Family Home	$280,000	11/06/25	2	1	1,040
919 Sago Rd, Penhook, VA	1.80	Single-Family Home	$248,000	09/19/25	3	2	1,025
1196 Cavalry Rd, Chatham, VA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$32,800	12/19/25		-	-
12301 Anderson Mill Rd, Chatham, VA	2.31	Single-Family Home	$215,000	04/02/26	3	2	1,649
4994 Sago Rd, Chatham, VA	0.88	Single-Family Home	$375,037	01/30/26		-	1,428
12288 Anderson Mill Rd, Chatham, VA	2.23	Single-Family Home	$25,000	10/29/25	2	1	1,366
2925 Sailors Creek Rd, Callands, VA	2.28	Single-Family Home	$253,661	02/23/26	3	4	2,580
25 Campbell Rd, Penhook, VA	2.11	Single-Family Home	$210,000	02/24/26	3	1	1,171
1467 Museville Rd, Chatham, VA	2.46	Single-Family Home	$65,000	03/23/26	2	-	1,288
3148 Triangle School Rd, Callands, VA	2.28	Single-Family Home	$239,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,411

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
Calvary Rd, Penhook, VA 24137	0.96	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Mountain Dr #22-20, Chatham, VA 24531	1.27	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Triangle School Rd, Callands, VA 24530	1.38	$84,600	-	-	-	Recently Sold
1872 Sailors Creek Rd #1, Callands, VA 24530	1.50	-	1	2	-	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 581 Smith Rd.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1996

Lot Size

5 acres

Living Area

1,792 sqft

Price/Sqft

$175

About this House

This single-family home is located at 581 Smith Rd, Chatham, VA. 581 Smith Rd is in Chatham, VA and in ZIP code 24531. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,792 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5.00 acres and was built in 1996.

581 Smith Rd, Chatham, VA 24531 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,792 sqft single-family home built in 1996. It last sold for $2,000 on Jul 22, 1996. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $312,800, with a rent estimate of $2,131/month.

Home Details for 581 Smith Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Other, WoodFoundation Type: Stone

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1996
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5.00 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 22, 1996 Source: N/A	Sold	$2,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,280	$228,500

Additional Cost

Market trends in Chatham

Last updated July 2026

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Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

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Available listings

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Around this home

Union Hall Elementary School
PK-5
Public
183 Students
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
10/10
GreatSchools Rating
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What Locals Say about Chatham

At least 11 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say parking is easy
87 % Say car is needed
83 % Say it's quiet
75 % Say yards are well-kept
69 % Say there's wildlife
65 % Say there's holiday spirit
64 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
56 % Say it's dog friendly
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say streets are well-lit
46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
20 % Say there are sidewalks
14 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Sam Paul Faison
Resident
2y ago
"There’s not enough dog parks in the area. Walks are mainly done on the sidewalk right next to the main road and become very hot when temperatures rise, causing damage to animals’ paws"
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Coryanderson2088
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"they would like forthere dogs here .there's land to run and play on.but the highway is near.plus they would have to be taught to stay out road.or get hit by car if they run out into highway."
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Frequently asked questions about 581 Smith Rd

What is 581 Smith Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 581 Smith Rd in Chatham, VA is $312,800.
What is the price history for 581 Smith Rd?
581 Smith Rd in Chatham, VA last sold for $2,000 in July 1996.
Is Chatham a buyer's or seller's market?
Chatham is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Chatham?
Residents describe Chatham, VA as easy to park in, quiet, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Chatham, VA.
Does 581 Smith Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 581 Smith Rd in Chatham, VA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 581 Smith Rd?
The lot at 581 Smith Rd in Chatham, VA is about 5 acres.