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$120,871$88 / 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 92How 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

1538 BIRCH ROOT RD

ROWLESBURG, WV 26425
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,368 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.
3.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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

$121K
$112K low$130K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$304 (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.$39,490 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$29,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.75 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPreston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.18
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

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

E
Rowlesburg School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.1 mi
H
Preston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi

District: Preston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26425These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.5%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,135
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,548
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,283
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 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

1538 Birch Root 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 76% of homes in Preston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Preston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Rowlesburg 26425

What homes are worth in Rowlesburg 26425

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

This home
$24K$284K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Rowlesburg 26425.

How it measures up in Rowlesburg 26425

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rowlesburg 26425.

Estimated value$120,871
CheaperTypical $83,558Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $68Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,368 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,386 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size3.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.87 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 1538 Birch Root Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRowlesburg 26425Preston County
Estimated valuepricier than$120,87171% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8873% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,368 ft²50% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.18 ac76% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than198064% of homes52% of homes

About 1538 Birch Root Rd

How much is 1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV is $120,871 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $111,567 to $130,175. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV?

1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,368 square feet of living space and a 3.18-acre lot.

When was 1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV built?

1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV?

1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV is assigned to Rowlesburg School (elementary); 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 1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV compare to other homes in Rowlesburg 26425?

Among the 587 homes in Rowlesburg 26425, it is worth more than 71% of them ($120,871 against a typical $83,558), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($88 against a typical $68), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,368 ft² against a typical 1,386 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (3.18 ac against a typical 0.87 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1980 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Preston County, it is worth more than 24% 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 1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Birch Root Rd, Rowlesburg, WV was $304. The county assessed it at $39,490.

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