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$186,252$128 / 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 92How 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 $159,900 on Dec 6, 2021

174 JAMES DR

CHARLESTON, WV 25320
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,450 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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

$186K
$171K low$202K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$159,900 · Dec 6, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,005 (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.$79,740 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$132,900

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.76 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.Ranch
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Sissonville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.1 mi
H
Sissonville High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi
M
Sissonville Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.0 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25320These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,283
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.75 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,358
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,110
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

174 James Dr 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 more than 66% of homes in Charleston 25320
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Charleston 25320
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Charleston 25320
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Kanawha County

What homes are worth in Charleston 25320

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

This home
$52K$387K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Charleston 25320.

How it measures up in Charleston 25320

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 25320.

Estimated value$186,252
CheaperTypical $150,043Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,450 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 174 James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 25320Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$186,25266% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12883% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,450 ft²51% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac23% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than197558% of homes75% of homes

About 174 James Dr

How much is 174 James Dr, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 174 James Dr, Charleston, WV is $186,252 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $170,609 to $201,895. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 174 James Dr, Charleston, WV last sell?

174 James Dr, Charleston, WV last sold on Dec 6, 2021 for $159,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 174 James Dr, Charleston, WV?

174 James Dr, Charleston, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,450 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 174 James Dr, Charleston, WV built?

174 James Dr, Charleston, WV was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 174 James Dr, Charleston, WV?

174 James Dr, Charleston, WV is assigned to Sissonville Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Sissonville High School (high), rated C-; Sissonville Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Kanawha County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 174 James Dr, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25320?

Among the 2,176 homes in Charleston 25320, it is worth more than 66% of them ($186,252 against a typical $150,043), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($128 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,450 ft² against a typical 1,436 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1975 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 62% 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 174 James Dr, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 174 James Dr, Charleston, WV was $1,005. The county assessed it at $79,740.

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