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$97,194$115 / 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 83How 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

1731 LOWER DOTSON RIDGE RD

HICO, WV 25854
2
Beds
1
Baths
844 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.
45.3 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.
1
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

$97K
$81K low$113K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$252 (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.$40,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,300

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.18 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
CountyFayette
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.45.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 300 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 25854These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.771
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,327
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,723
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.45%

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How this home compares

1731 Lower Dotson 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 80% of homes in Hico 25854
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Fayette County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Hico 25854
  • Among the largest lots in Fayette County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Hico 25854

What homes are worth in Hico 25854

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

This home
$50K$417K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Hico 25854.

How it measures up in Hico 25854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hico 25854.

Estimated value$97,194
CheaperTypical $155,673Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area844 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,449 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size45.3 ac
SmallerTypical 2.7 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHico 25854Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$97,19420% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11559% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than844 ft²8% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than45.3 ac95% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19007% of homes8% of homes

About 1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd

How much is 1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd, Hico, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd, Hico, WV is $97,194 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $80,994 to $113,394. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd, Hico, WV?

1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd, Hico, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 844 square feet of living space and a 45.30-acre lot.

When was 1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd, Hico, WV built?

1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd, Hico, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd, Hico, WV compare to other homes in Hico 25854?

Among the 484 homes in Hico 25854, it is worth more than 20% of them ($97,194 against a typical $155,673), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($115 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 8% of them (844 ft² against a typical 1,449 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (45.3 ac against a typical 2.7 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1900 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than 53% 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 1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd, Hico, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1731 Lower Dotson Ridge Rd, Hico, WV was $252. The county assessed it at $40,380.

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