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$246,689$216 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1821 RACY RD

PETROLEUM, WV 26161
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,144 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.
74 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$247K
$232K low$262K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$121,689
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$97,351
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.55%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$125,000
UNION BANK INC · recorded Apr 28, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$588 (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.$52,770 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,690
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,670
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,700

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.118 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.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyRitchie
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.74.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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

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

E
Smithville Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 7.7 mi
M
Ritchie County Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 12.9 mi
H
Ritchie County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.9 mi

District: Ritchie County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26161These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
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.541
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,075
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,130
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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.40%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1821 Racy 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 more than 92% of homes in Petroleum 26161
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Petroleum 26161
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Ritchie County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Petroleum 26161

What homes are worth in Petroleum 26161

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

This home
$26K$432K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Petroleum 26161.

How it measures up in Petroleum 26161

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Petroleum 26161.

Estimated value$246,689
CheaperTypical $89,429Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,208 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size74 ac
SmallerTypical 3.43 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 1821 Racy Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePetroleum 26161Ritchie County
Estimated valuepricier than$246,68992% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21698% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²45% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than74 ac93% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than191020% of homes23% of homes

About 1821 Racy Rd

How much is 1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV is $246,689 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $231,510 to $261,868. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV?

1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,144 square feet of living space and a 74.00-acre lot.

When was 1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV built?

1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV?

1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV is assigned to Smithville Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Ritchie County Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ritchie County High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Ritchie County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV compare to other homes in Petroleum 26161?

Among the 205 homes in Petroleum 26161, it is worth more than 92% of them ($246,689 against a typical $89,429), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($216 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,208 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (74 ac against a typical 3.43 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1910 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Ritchie County, it is worth more than 89% 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 1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1821 Racy Rd, Petroleum, WV was $588. The county assessed it at $52,770.

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