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$72,381$70 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

12 8TH ST

MCMECHEN, WV 26040
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,038 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.
2,265 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$72K
$62K low$83K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$171 (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.$32,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,600

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.Cape Cod
CountyMarshall
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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

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

E
Center Mcmechen Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Sherrard Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
H
John Marshall High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Marshall County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26040These 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.173
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.87%
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.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,794
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.675 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,073
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,078
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

12 8th 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Marshall County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Marshall County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in McMechen 26040
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Marshall County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Marshall County

What homes are worth in McMechen 26040

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

This home
$30K$166K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in McMechen 26040.

How it measures up in McMechen 26040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in McMechen 26040.

Estimated value$72,381
CheaperTypical $81,700Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$70
CheaperTypical $61Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,038 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size2,265 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 12 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMcMechen 26040Marshall County
Estimated valuepricier than$72,38136% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7065% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,038 ft²20% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,265 ft²5% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than192062% of homes29% of homes

About 12 8th St

How much is 12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV is $72,381 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $62,093 to $82,669. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV?

12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,038 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV built?

12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV?

12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV is assigned to Center Mcmechen Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Sherrard Middle School (middle), rated A-; John Marshall High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Marshall County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV compare to other homes in McMechen 26040?

Among the 816 homes in McMechen 26040, it is worth more than 36% of them ($72,381 against a typical $81,700), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($70 against a typical $61), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,038 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,265 ft² against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 62% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Marshall County, it is worth more than 17% 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 12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 8th St, Mcmechen, WV was $171. The county assessed it at $32,760.

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