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$117,281$130 / 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 84How 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
Last sold for $109,000 on Feb 1, 2023

1497 ROUTE 20 SOUTH RD

BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
2
Beds
1
Baths
903 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$117K
$98K low$136K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$109,000 · Feb 1, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$551 (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.$40,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,220
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,600

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.Conventional
CountyUpshur
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 26201These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.9.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.20,190
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.89 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,694
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,768
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

1497 Route 20 South 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 75% of homes in Buckhannon 26201
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Buckhannon 26201
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Upshur County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Upshur County

What homes are worth in Buckhannon 26201

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

This home
$41K$504K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Buckhannon 26201.

How it measures up in Buckhannon 26201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buckhannon 26201.

Estimated value$117,281
CheaperTypical $175,000Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area903 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 1497 Route 20 South Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuckhannon 26201Upshur County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,28125% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13057% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than903 ft²11% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac26% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than195031% of homes30% of homes

About 1497 Route 20 South Rd

How much is 1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV is $117,281 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $98,076 to $136,486. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV last sell?

1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV last sold on Feb 1, 2023 for $109,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV?

1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 903 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV built?

1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV compare to other homes in Buckhannon 26201?

Among the 8,282 homes in Buckhannon 26201, it is worth more than 25% of them ($117,281 against a typical $175,000), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($130 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 11% of them (903 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1950 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Upshur County, it is worth more than 28% 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 1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1497 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV was $551. The county assessed it at $40,560.

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