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$238,098$97 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $290,000 on Mar 5, 2024

129 RUTH ST

PHILIPPI, WV 26416
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,448 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
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

$238K
$207K low$269K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Mar 5, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,049 (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.$116,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,220
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,140
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,300

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
CountyBarbour
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 228 ft²

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

E
Philippi Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Philippi Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Philip Barbour High School ComplexD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Barbour County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26416These 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.85
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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,255
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,254
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,827
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

129 Ruth 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 more than 74% of homes in Philippi 26416
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Philippi 26416
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Barbour County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Philippi 26416

What homes are worth in Philippi 26416

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

This home
$44K$509K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Philippi 26416.

How it measures up in Philippi 26416

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philippi 26416.

Estimated value$238,098
CheaperTypical $167,412Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$97
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area2,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 129 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhilippi 26416Barbour County
Estimated valuepricier than$238,09874% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9733% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than2,448 ft²90% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac11% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than197252% of homes50% of homes

About 129 Ruth St

How much is 129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV is $238,098 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $206,794 to $269,402. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV last sell?

129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV last sold on Mar 5, 2024 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV?

129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,448 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV built?

129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV?

129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV is assigned to Philippi Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Philippi Middle School (middle), rated D+; Philip Barbour High School Complex (high), rated D. All sit in Barbour County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV compare to other homes in Philippi 26416?

Among the 3,122 homes in Philippi 26416, it is worth more than 74% of them ($238,098 against a typical $167,412), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($97 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,448 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1972 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Barbour County, it is worth more than 74% 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 Ruth St, Philippi, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Ruth St, Philippi, WV was $1,049. The county assessed it at $116,580.

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