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$149,900$82 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $48,000 on May 8, 2026

178 EAST ST

MASONTOWN, WV 26542
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,820 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$150K
$129K low$170K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,000 · May 8, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$426 (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.$41,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,500

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
CountyPRESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(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
West Preston SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.8 mi
H
Preston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi

District: Preston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26542These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
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.3,844
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.99 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,987
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

178 East 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.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Older than 79% of homes in Preston County

What homes are worth in Masontown 26542

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

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$50K$725K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Masontown 26542.

How it measures up in Masontown 26542

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Masontown 26542.

Estimated value$149,900
CheaperTypical $204,510Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$82
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 178 East St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMasontown 26542Preston County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,90030% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8214% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,820 ft²70% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac5% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than193026% of homes21% of homes

About 178 East St

How much is 178 East St, Masontown, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 East St, Masontown, WV is $149,900 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $129,309 to $170,491. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 East St, Masontown, WV last sell?

178 East St, Masontown, WV last sold on May 8, 2026 for $48,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 East St, Masontown, WV?

178 East St, Masontown, WV has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,820 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 178 East St, Masontown, WV built?

178 East St, Masontown, WV was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 East St, Masontown, WV?

178 East St, Masontown, WV is assigned to West Preston School (elementary), rated C+; 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 178 East St, Masontown, WV compare to other homes in Masontown 26542?

Among the 1,082 homes in Masontown 26542, it is worth more than 30% of them ($149,900 against a typical $204,510), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($82 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,820 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1930 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Preston County, it is worth more than 35% 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 178 East St, Masontown, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 East St, Masontown, WV was $426. The county assessed it at $41,700.

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