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$65,431$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 86How 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

157 COOK ST

LESTER, WV 25865
2
Beds
1
Baths
952 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.
4,008 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

$65K
$56K low$75K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$18,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,100

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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

H
Liberty High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi
M
Trap Hill Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 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

157 Cook 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 less than 97% of homes in Lester 25865
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Lester 25865
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Lester 25865
  • Among the smallest lots in Lester 25865
  • Older than 92% 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$413K

This home is worth more than 3% 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$65,431
CheaperTypical $154,279Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size4,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 157 Cook St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLester 25865Raleigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$65,4313% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$698% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than952 ft²13% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,008 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than190015% of homes8% of homes

About 157 Cook St

How much is 157 Cook St, Lester, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Cook St, Lester, WV is $65,431 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $56,323 to $74,539. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 157 Cook St, Lester, WV?

157 Cook St, Lester, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 952 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 157 Cook St, Lester, WV built?

157 Cook St, Lester, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Cook St, Lester, WV?

157 Cook 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 157 Cook St, Lester, WV compare to other homes in Lester 25865?

Among the 719 homes in Lester 25865, it is worth more than 3% of them ($65,431 against a typical $154,279), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($69 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 13% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,436 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (4,008 ft² against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Raleigh County, it is worth more than 14% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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