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$183,112$201 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

102 JAMES ST

KINGWOOD, WV 26537
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
912 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$183K
$163K low$204K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,062 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$46,320 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,940
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,380
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
18
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPreston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Preston High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Central Preston Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Kingwood Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.1 mi

District: Preston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26537These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,623
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.124 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,957
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,060
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.40%

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How this home compares

102 James St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Kingwood 26537
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Preston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Kingwood 26537
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Kingwood 26537

What homes are worth in Kingwood 26537

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$52K$523K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Kingwood 26537.

How it measures up in Kingwood 26537

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kingwood 26537.

Estimated value$183,112
CheaperTypical $195,243Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$201
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 102 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKingwood 26537Preston County
Estimated valuepricier than$183,11245% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20194% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than912 ft²10% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac28% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than199781% of homes71% of homes

About 102 James St

How much is 102 James St, Kingwood, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 102 James St, Kingwood, WV is $183,112 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $162,589 to $203,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 102 James St, Kingwood, WV last sell?

102 James St, Kingwood, WV last sold on Dec 18, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 102 James St, Kingwood, WV?

102 James St, Kingwood, WV has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 912 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 102 James St, Kingwood, WV built?

102 James St, Kingwood, WV was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 102 James St, Kingwood, WV?

102 James St, Kingwood, WV is assigned to Preston High School (high), rated D-; Central Preston Middle School (middle), rated C+; Kingwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Preston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 102 James St, Kingwood, WV compare to other homes in Kingwood 26537?

Among the 2,365 homes in Kingwood 26537, it is worth more than 45% of them ($183,112 against a typical $195,243), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($201 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 10% of them (912 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1997 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Preston County, it is worth more than 47% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 102 James St, Kingwood, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 102 James St, Kingwood, WV was $1,062. The county assessed it at $46,320.

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