Real Estate Investing in Tazewell, Virginia (24651)

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Tazewell County • Population: 5,683 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 24651 (Tazewell, VA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 23.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $165,873
Avg Monthly Rent $819
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $44,866
% Renters 24.0%

Market Analysis: 24651 Tazewell

This part of Tazewell County is not an easy win. The 24651 ZIP sits at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $166K asset, 24651 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

The gap between 24651 and stronger Tazewell ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Employment concentration in 24651 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

The right play in 24651 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Tazewell:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 67/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $819/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Bluefield, WV-VA Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
8.4%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Bluefield, WV-VA metro data
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Property Strategy for 24651

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
7.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+7.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$46,780/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $93,560 $910 7.0% +7.6% $46,780
3BR $159,796 $1,100 5.0% +5.9% $53,265
4BR $215,536 $1,260 4.2% +6.4% $53,884

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$171K$156K$141K$126K$111K$96KApr 2009Dec 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 24651 Compare?

Metric 24651 Tazewell Bluefield, WV-VA Virginia
Home Value $165,873 $165,873 N/A $403,170
5-Year CAGR 5.7% 5.7% N/A 6.4%
Avg Rent $819 $819 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.9% 3.9% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.7%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $165,873
Monthly Rent $819
Price-to-Rent 16.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.9%
Cap Rate 3.9%
5-Year IRR 9.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.9%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
23.7%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.7%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 24651

Population: 5,683

💰 Median Household Income
$44,866
This area
$44,866
State
$80,295
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
24.0%
This area
24.0%
State
25.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.7%
This area
0.7%
State
-18.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
17.0%
This area
17.0%
State
4.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
45.2 years
This area
45.2 years
State
9.9 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
23.7%
This area
23.7%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 92.8%
Black/African American 4.1%
Other/Mixed 2.9%
Hispanic/Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
👶 Under 18
21.9%
This area
21.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
25.0%
This area
25.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
15.7%
This area
15.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 24651

B Avg School Grade
4 Schools
13.3:1 Avg Class Size
$12,499 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Tazewell High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
509 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$12,499 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Tazewell Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
378 Students
👨‍🏫
12.3:1 Class Size
💰
$12,499 Per Student
B Good

Tazewell Primary

📚 Pre-K – 02 Elementary
👥
435 Students
👨‍🏫
15.3:1 Class Size
💰
$12,499 Per Student
C+ Average

Tazewell County Career & Technical Center

📚 Grade N Elementary Limited Data
💰
$12,499 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there empty rentals in Tazewell, VA?

Tazewell, VA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader VA rental market.

Are renters plentiful in Tazewell, VA?

Tazewell, VA draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $819/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is real estate in Tazewell, VA a good investment right now?

Tazewell, VA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $166K and rents near $819/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Is Tazewell, VA good for house hacking?

The house hack math a challenging in Tazewell, VA. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $819/mo rents and $166K home values.

How much is rent in Tazewell, VA?

Tazewell, VA rentals go for roughly $819/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $166K acquisition costs.

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