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$169,015$110 / 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 85How 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

140 MERRILL ST

LESTER, WV 25865
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,536 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.
2.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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

$169K
$144K low$194K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$133 (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.$29,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,600

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.54
72
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.46 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyRaleigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.22
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central

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

H
Liberty High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi
M
Trap Hill Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi

District: Raleigh County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25865These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.8.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,979
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.63 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,483
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,564
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

140 Merrill 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Raleigh County

What homes are worth in Lester 25865

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

This home
$59K$390K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Lester 25865.

How it measures up in Lester 25865

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lester 25865.

Estimated value$169,015
CheaperTypical $154,168Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size2.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 140 Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLester 25865Raleigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$169,01557% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11053% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²58% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.22 ac72% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than197546% of homes63% of homes

About 140 Merrill St

How much is 140 Merrill St, Lester, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 140 Merrill St, Lester, WV is $169,015 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $143,938 to $194,092. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 140 Merrill St, Lester, WV last sell?

140 Merrill St, Lester, WV last sold on May 24, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 140 Merrill St, Lester, WV?

140 Merrill St, Lester, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 2.22-acre lot.

When was 140 Merrill St, Lester, WV built?

140 Merrill St, Lester, WV was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 140 Merrill St, Lester, WV?

140 Merrill St, Lester, WV is assigned to Liberty High School (high), rated B-; Trap Hill Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Raleigh County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 140 Merrill St, Lester, WV compare to other homes in Lester 25865?

Among the 719 homes in Lester 25865, it is worth more than 57% of them ($169,015 against a typical $154,168), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($110 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,436 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (2.22 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1975 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Raleigh County, it is worth more than 59% 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 140 Merrill St, Lester, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Merrill St, Lester, WV was $133. The county assessed it at $29,220.

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