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$57,718$69 / 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 80How 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

129 3 FORK RD

INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374
2
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
1.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$58K
$46K low$69K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$187 (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.$24,210 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,300

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.38
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
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.
10
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.Conventional
CountyPreston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.60
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.None
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
West Preston SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Preston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi

District: Preston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26374These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.1,920
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,322
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,622
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

129 3 Fork Rd 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 97% of homes in Independence 26374
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Independence 26374
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Independence 26374
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Independence 26374
  • Older than 72% of homes in Independence 26374

What homes are worth in Independence 26374

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

This home
$56K$611K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Independence 26374.

How it measures up in Independence 26374

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 26374.

Estimated value$57,718
CheaperTypical $236,629Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size1.6 ac
SmallerTypical 2.59 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 129 3 Fork Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 26374Preston County
Estimated valuepricier than$57,7183% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$695% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²4% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.6 ac34% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than195428% of homes32% of homes

About 129 3 Fork Rd

How much is 129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV is $57,718 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $46,134 to $69,302. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV last sell?

129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV last sold on Apr 18, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV?

129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 1.60-acre lot.

When was 129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV built?

129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV?

129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV is assigned to West Preston School (elementary), rated C+; Preston High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Preston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV compare to other homes in Independence 26374?

Among the 758 homes in Independence 26374, it is worth more than 3% of them ($57,718 against a typical $236,629), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($69 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 4% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (1.6 ac against a typical 2.59 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1954 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Preston County, it is worth more than 6% 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 129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 129 3 Fork Rd, Independence, WV was $187. The county assessed it at $24,210.

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