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$129,335$86 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

160 STEMPLE RIDGE RD

AURORA, WV 26705
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,504 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.
72.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$129K
$111K low$148K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$737 (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.$115,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$190,400

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.Conventional
CountyPreston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.72.25
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(1)

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
Aurora SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 6.2 mi
H
Preston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 14.8 mi

District: Preston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26705These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,232
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,347
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

160 Stemple Ridge 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 82% of homes in Preston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Preston County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Preston County

What homes are worth in Aurora 26705

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

This home
$38K$354K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Aurora 26705.

How it measures up in Aurora 26705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Aurora 26705.

Estimated value$129,335
CheaperTypical $144,599Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,504 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,518 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size72.25 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 160 Stemple Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAurora 26705Preston County
Estimated valuepricier than$129,33540% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8635% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,504 ft²49% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than72.25 ac93% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than18806% of homes3% of homes

About 160 Stemple Ridge Rd

How much is 160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV is $129,335 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $110,913 to $147,757. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV last sell?

160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV last sold on Mar 18, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV?

160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,504 square feet of living space and a 72.25-acre lot.

When was 160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV built?

160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV?

160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV is assigned to Aurora School (elementary), rated B; 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 160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV compare to other homes in Aurora 26705?

Among the 509 homes in Aurora 26705, it is worth more than 40% of them ($129,335 against a typical $144,599), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($86 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,504 ft² against a typical 1,518 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (72.25 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1880 against a typical 1971). 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 160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 160 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV was $737. The county assessed it at $115,640.

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