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$33,418$34 / 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 48How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Jul 31, 2024

159 3RD ST

BRETZ, WV 26524
2
Beds
1
Baths
983 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.
0.26 ac
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.
2
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

$33K
$16K low$51K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Jul 31, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$584 (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.$37,860 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$63,100

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.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyPRESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
West Preston SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Preston High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi

District: Preston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26524These 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.189
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 100.29

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.137 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,231
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,266
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

159 3rd 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 98% of homes in Preston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Preston County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Preston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Preston County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Preston County

What homes are worth in Preston County

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

This home
$20K$164K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Preston County.

How it measures up in Preston County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Preston County.

Estimated value$33,418
CheaperTypical $193,078Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$34
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area983 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.98 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 159 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreston County
Estimated valuepricier than$33,4182% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$343% of homes
Living areabigger than983 ft²12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac27% of homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes

About 159 3rd St

How much is 159 3rd St, Bretz, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 3rd St, Bretz, WV is $33,418 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $15,892 to $50,944. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 3rd St, Bretz, WV last sell?

159 3rd St, Bretz, WV last sold on Jul 31, 2024 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 3rd St, Bretz, WV?

159 3rd St, Bretz, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 983 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 159 3rd St, Bretz, WV built?

159 3rd St, Bretz, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 3rd St, Bretz, WV?

159 3rd St, Bretz, WV is assigned to West Preston School (elementary), rated D; 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 159 3rd St, Bretz, WV compare to other homes in Preston County?

Among the 18,871 homes in Preston County, it is worth more than 2% of them ($33,418 against a typical $193,078), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($34 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 12% of them (983 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.98 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 3rd St, Bretz, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 3rd St, Bretz, WV was $584. The county assessed it at $37,860.

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