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$133,916$113 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $70,000 on Oct 18, 2021

161 CAROLINA AVE

CHESTER, WV 26034
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,181 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

$134K
$98K low$169K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Oct 18, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,350 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$42,240 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,400

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.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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 26034These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,103
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

161 Carolina Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Chester 26034

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

This home
$44K$432K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Chester 26034.

How it measures up in Chester 26034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 26034.

Estimated value$133,916
CheaperTypical $125,500Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$113
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,181 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,342 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 161 Carolina Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 26034Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$133,91655% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11360% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,181 ft²38% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac31% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than195662% of homes55% of homes

About 161 Carolina Ave

How much is 161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV is $133,916 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $98,380 to $169,452. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV last sell?

161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV last sold on Oct 18, 2021 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV?

161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,181 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV built?

161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV compare to other homes in Chester 26034?

Among the 2,159 homes in Chester 26034, it is worth more than 55% of them ($133,916 against a typical $125,500), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($113 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,181 ft² against a typical 1,342 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1956 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 46% 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 161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV was $1,350. The county assessed it at $42,240.

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