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$162,492$94 / 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 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

179 EAST ST

MASONTOWN, WV 26542
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,732 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$162K
$102K low$223K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$230 (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.$39,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,140
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,800

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.0.26
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
West Preston SchoolD
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

179 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Older than 73% 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.

This home
$45K$720K

This home is worth more than 38% 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$162,492
CheaperTypical $197,951Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $131Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,732 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 179 East St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMasontown 26542Preston County
Estimated valuepricier than$162,49238% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9422% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,732 ft²65% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac18% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than194531% of homes27% of homes

About 179 East St

How much is 179 East St, Masontown, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 179 East St, Masontown, WV is $162,492 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $102,339 to $222,645. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 179 East St, Masontown, WV last sell?

179 East St, Masontown, WV last sold on Jun 14, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 179 East St, Masontown, WV?

179 East St, Masontown, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,732 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 179 East St, Masontown, WV built?

179 East St, Masontown, WV was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 179 East St, Masontown, WV?

179 East St, Masontown, WV is assigned to West Preston School (elementary), rated D; 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 179 East St, Masontown, WV compare to other homes in Masontown 26542?

Among the 1,082 homes in Masontown 26542, it is worth more than 38% of them ($162,492 against a typical $197,951), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($94 against a typical $131), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,732 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1945 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Preston County, it is worth more than 39% 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 179 East St, Masontown, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 179 East St, Masontown, WV was $230. The county assessed it at $39,480.

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