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Russell County · Raven, VARaven, VA property taxes. A softer market. A higher bill?
In January 2026, the typical home in Raven was worth about $91,000, 11.1% below the July 2024 peak of $102,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, an appeal may be worth filing.
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What Raven home values did
Raven values peaked in July 2024 and were 11.1% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 5.7%. That's weaker than Russell County as a whole (-2.6%).
Since January, values have risen 3.3% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $87,000 | +20.7% |
| January 2022 | $87,000 | +0.3% |
| January 2023 | $92,000 | +5.5% |
| January 2024 | $100,000 | +9.2% |
| January 2025 | $96,000 | -3.8% |
| January 2026 | $91,000 | -5.7% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $94,000 | +3.3% since January |
Peak since 2021: $102,000 in July 2024. January 2026 was 11.1% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Raven home lost 5.7% 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 Raven compares nearby
Among 6 Russell County places, Raven has the 3rd largest drop from its peak and the 6th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 28th of 547 Virginia places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul | $106,000 | -10.0% | -11.2% |
| Lebanon | $199,000 | +5.4% | At peak |
| Honaker | $95,000 | -8.3% | -12.6% |
| Raven | $91,000 | -5.7% | -11.1% |
| Mendota | $165,000 | -3.7% | -4.2% |
| Rosedale | $214,000 | +0.5% | -0.9% |
Deadline and where to file
Raven 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 Russell County guide covers the full Virginia appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Raven case
The numbers above describe the typical Raven home, not yours. Raven is part of the Bluefield metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Prepare sales of comparable properties and evidence of unequal treatment, since you must rebut the presumption that the assessor is correct.
Get your Raven 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.