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$146,844$92 / 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 89How 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 $55,000 on Dec 19, 2022

159 40TH ST

NITRO, WV 25143
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,600 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.
1.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1944
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$147K
$131K low$163K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Dec 19, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$968 (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.$61,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,000

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.Cape Cod
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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
Nitro Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Nitro High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Andrew Jackson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25143These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.120
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.8,369
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.844 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,778
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,317
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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How this home compares

159 40th 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Nitro 25143
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Nitro 25143
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Nitro 25143
  • Older than 72% of homes in Nitro 25143

What homes are worth in Nitro 25143

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

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$55K$416K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Nitro 25143.

How it measures up in Nitro 25143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Nitro 25143.

Estimated value$146,844
CheaperTypical $139,000Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$92
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,266 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1.03 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1944
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 159 40th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNitro 25143Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,84457% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9229% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²73% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.03 ac94% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than194428% of homes30% of homes

About 159 40th St

How much is 159 40th St, Nitro, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 40th St, Nitro, WV is $146,844 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $131,183 to $162,505. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 40th St, Nitro, WV last sell?

159 40th St, Nitro, WV last sold on Dec 19, 2022 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 40th St, Nitro, WV?

159 40th St, Nitro, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,600 square feet of living space and a 1.03-acre lot.

When was 159 40th St, Nitro, WV built?

159 40th St, Nitro, WV was built in 1944, making it 82 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 40th St, Nitro, WV?

159 40th St, Nitro, WV is assigned to Nitro Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Nitro High School (high), rated D; Andrew Jackson Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Kanawha County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 40th St, Nitro, WV compare to other homes in Nitro 25143?

Among the 3,612 homes in Nitro 25143, it is worth more than 57% of them ($146,844 against a typical $139,000), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($92 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,266 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1.03 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1944 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 47% 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 159 40th St, Nitro, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 40th St, Nitro, WV was $968. The county assessed it at $61,200.

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