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Buchanan County · Oakwood, VAOakwood, VA property taxes. Off the peak. Check your notice.
In January 2026, the typical home in Oakwood was worth about $80,000, 20.6% below the November 2023 peak of $100,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, an appeal may be worth filing.
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What Oakwood home values did
Oakwood values peaked in November 2023 and were 20.6% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 12.2%. That's weaker than Buchanan County as a whole (-10.6%).
Values have been roughly flat since January, through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $89,000 | +14.5% |
| January 2022 | $89,000 | -0.5% |
| January 2023 | $92,000 | +3.7% |
| January 2024 | $100,000 | +8.0% |
| January 2025 | $91,000 | -9.1% |
| January 2026 | $80,000 | -12.2% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $79,000 | -0.6% since January |
Peak since 2021: $100,000 in November 2023. January 2026 was 20.6% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Oakwood home lost 12.2% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the local real estate assessor's office should be able to explain it.
How Oakwood compares nearby
Among 4 Buchanan County places, Oakwood has the 1st largest drop from its peak and the 3rd highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 2nd of 547 Virginia places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy | $85,000 | -10.2% | -16.9% |
| Hurley | $73,000 | -9.0% | -13.2% |
| Oakwood | $80,000 | -12.2% | -20.6% |
| Vansant | $80,000 | -6.1% | -11.1% |
Deadline and where to file
Oakwood values are set by the local local real estate assessor's office. Virginia has no single statewide deadline. Your locality sets the date to apply to its Board of Equalization by ordinance, and it cannot be earlier than 30 days after the assessor's deadline to hear objections. In towns, you have 30 days after reassessments are filed with the town clerk. Notice of an assessor's hearing must be mailed at least 15 days before it.
Reading this in fall 2026? Most localities have already closed their 2026 equalization windows. Your next realistic chance is the 2027 notice and objection period, which each locality sets, so check your county or city website early in 2027. Separately, the circuit court route for a 2026 assessment may stay open for a year or more under state law, but in some localities you must go through the Board of Equalization first.
The Buchanan County guide covers the full Virginia appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Oakwood case
The numbers above describe the typical Oakwood home, not yours. In a smaller or rural market, sales can be sparse. Explain why each sale you use still compares with your home.
- Request your assessment records in writing. Assessing officers must provide copies within 15 days.
Get your Oakwood appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Virginia appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Virginia forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Va. Code 58.1-3379 Board of Equalization, Va. Code 58.1-3378 Board of Equalization, Va. Code 58.1-3984 Application to court, Va. Code 58.1-3252 Reassessment frequency. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.