Real Estate Investing in Bath County, Virginia

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 2,160

Should you buy in Bath County, VA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 48.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $244,360
Avg Monthly Rent $840
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Bath County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Virginia: Bath has 3 cities, 3 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Bath is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Bath County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$244,360
Avg Monthly Rent
$840
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (VA)
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Cities in Bath County

ZIP Codes in Bath County, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bath County

How strong is, VA for real estate investors?

Our data puts, VA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $244K and rents around $840/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the typical home price in, VA?

The median home value in, VA is roughly $244K. That puts it reasonable relative to the VA statewide average.

Do rentals sit vacant long in, VA?

Occupancy in, VA runs stable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $840/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How strong is the working-renter base in, VA?

, VA offers a predictable renter base at the $840/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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