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 8198 Melon Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 8198 Melon Rd in Alton, VA is $132,900 .

What is the price history for 8198 Melon Rd?

8198 Melon Rd in Alton, VA last sold for $45,000 in August 2012.

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 8198 Melon Rd?

The lot at 8198 Melon Rd in Alton, VA is about 18.8 acres .

Does 8198 Melon Rd have parking?

Yes, 8198 Melon Rd in Alton, VA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$132,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft (on 18.75 acres)

8198 Melon Rd, Alton, VA 24520

Est. Refi. Payment $834/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 31, 2012 for $45,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$133K

Since last month

$7K (+5.3%)

Since last year

$14K (+11.5%)

Since last sale

$88K (+195.3%)

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 +171% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$133K
August 2026	$132K
July 2026	$126K
June 2026	$137K
May 2026	$130K
April 2026	$135K
March 2026	$142K
February 2026	$123K
January 2026	$114K
2025
December 2025	$128K
November 2025	$121K
October 2025	$118K
September 2025	$113K
August 2025	$119K
July 2025	$110K
June 2025	$115K
May 2025	$123K
March 2025	$115K
February 2025	$113K
January 2025	$113K
2024
December 2024	$122K
November 2024	$114K
October 2024	$110K
September 2024	$115K
August 2024	$119K
July 2024	$124K
June 2024	$120K
May 2024	$122K
April 2024	$113K
March 2024	$113K
February 2024	$107K
January 2024	$106K
2023
December 2023	$107K
November 2023	$118K
October 2023	$110K
September 2023	$112K
August 2023	$112K
July 2023	$109K
May 2023	$118K
April 2023	$114K
March 2023	$111K
February 2023	$102K
2022
December 2022	$106K
November 2022	$107K
October 2022	$109K
August 2022	$108K
July 2022	$108K
May 2022	$103K
April 2022	$98K
March 2022	$92K
February 2022	$84K
January 2022	$87K
2021
December 2021	$88K
November 2021	$91K
October 2021	$82K
September 2021	$80K
August 2021	$81K
May 2021	$82K
April 2021	$80K
March 2021	$72K
February 2021	$71K
January 2021	$72K
2020
December 2020	$72K
November 2020	$71K
October 2020	$70K
September 2020	$70K
June 2020	$63K
May 2020	$62K
April 2020	$61K
March 2020	$62K
February 2020	$63K
January 2020	$63K
2019
December 2019	$67K
November 2019	$71K
October 2019	$72K
September 2019	$75K
August 2019	$72K
July 2019	$74K
June 2019	$70K
May 2019	$67K
April 2019	$69K
March 2019	$65K
February 2019	$66K
January 2019	$71K
2018
December 2018	$65K
November 2018	$60K
October 2018	$65K
September 2018	$66K
August 2018	$63K
July 2018	$54K
June 2018	$66K
May 2018	$66K
April 2018	$58K
March 2018	$63K
February 2018	$73K
January 2018	$65K
2017
December 2017	$50K
November 2017	$59K
October 2017	$62K
September 2017	$61K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$61K
June 2017	$71K
May 2017	$67K
April 2017	$65K
March 2017	$52K
February 2017	$71K
January 2017	$71K
2016
December 2016	$59K
November 2016	$65K
October 2016	$64K
September 2016	$49K

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
1020 Cowford Rd, Sutherlin, VA	1.02	Single-Family Home	$15,500	09/16/25	2	1	784
1023 Banister Rd, Road, VA	1.02	Single-Family Home	$87,500	12/16/25	3	2	850
2180 Wooding Rd, Sutherlin, VA	1.86	Single-Family Home	$50,000	11/05/25	4	2	1,425
14249 River Rd, South Boston, VA	2.59	Single-Family Home	$50,000	03/03/26	2	1	832
14145 River Rd, South Boston, VA	2.79	Single-Family Home	$163,000	10/22/25	1	2	1,305
6189 Birch Elmo Rd, South Boston, VA	2.95	Single-Family Home	$125,000	08/07/26	3	2	1,464
724 Dr Milams Rd, Sutherlin, VA	2.72	Single-Family Home	$214,250	11/12/25	4	2	2,373
6745 Rocksprings Rd, Sutherlin, VA	3.90	Single-Family Home	$395,000	12/12/25	3	2	2,696
384 E Hightower Rd, Sutherlin, VA	3.96	Single-Family Home	$415,000	03/20/26	3	2	1,488
2977 Reeves Mill Rd, Sutherlin, VA	4.36	Single-Family Home	$105,000	05/21/26	2	1	1,158

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
2203 Goodes Rd, Sutherlin, VA 24594	0.21	$172,300	2	1	780	Off Market
2068 Mercy Seat Rd, Sutherlin, VA 24594	0.46	$180,300	3	2	1,680	Off Market
8045 Melon Rd, Sutherlin, VA 24594	0.63	$259,400	4	2	2,356	Off Market
Wellspring Ln S, Sutherlin, VA 24594	1.02	$14,500	-	-	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

18.75 acre lot

768 sqft

$173/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 8198 Melon Rd, Alton, VA. 8198 Melon Rd is in Alton, VA and in ZIP code 24520. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 768 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 18.75 acres.

8198 Melon Rd, Alton, VA 24520 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $45,000 on Aug 31, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $132,900, with a rent estimate of $1,123/month.

Home Details for 8198 Melon Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete Block
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 18.75 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 31, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$45,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$355	$70,931

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Cluster Springs Elementary School
PK-5
Public
572 Students
Halifax County Public Schools
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
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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 8198 Melon Rd

What is 8198 Melon Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 8198 Melon Rd in Alton, VA is $132,900.
What is the price history for 8198 Melon Rd?
8198 Melon Rd in Alton, VA last sold for $45,000 in August 2012.
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 8198 Melon Rd?
The lot at 8198 Melon Rd in Alton, VA is about 18.8 acres.
Does 8198 Melon Rd have parking?
Yes, 8198 Melon Rd in Alton, VA has on-site parking.