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$278,192$185 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

126 STARTHISTLE DR

SHADY SPRING, WV 25918
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,500 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$278K
$260K low$296K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$851 (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.$99,060 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,100

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
CountyRALEIGH
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Shady Spring High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Shady Spring Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Shady Spring Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Raleigh County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25918These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,729
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.56 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,233
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,356
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

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How this home compares

126 Starthistle Dr 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 more than 87% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Shady Spring 25918
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Raleigh County

What homes are worth in Shady Spring 25918

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

This home
$65K$415K

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Shady Spring 25918.

How it measures up in Shady Spring 25918

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shady Spring 25918.

Estimated value$278,192
CheaperTypical $195,691Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$185
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.68 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 126 Starthistle Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShady Spring 25918Raleigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$278,19280% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18595% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,500 ft²48% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac86% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than197643% of homes65% of homes

About 126 Starthistle Dr

How much is 126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV is $278,192 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $260,196 to $296,188. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV last sell?

126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV?

126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,500 square feet of living space.

When was 126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV built?

126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV?

126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV is assigned to Shady Spring High School (high), rated B-; Shady Spring Middle School (middle), rated B-; Shady Spring Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Raleigh County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV compare to other homes in Shady Spring 25918?

Among the 1,909 homes in Shady Spring 25918, it is worth more than 80% of them ($278,192 against a typical $195,691), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($185 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.68 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1976 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Raleigh County, it is worth more than 87% 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 126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Starthistle Dr, Shady Spring, WV was $851. The county assessed it at $99,060.

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