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$246,364$138 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $189,000 on Mar 12, 2024

196 RIDGECREST RD

WHEELING, WV 26003
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,788 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$246K
$220K low$273K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$189,000 · Mar 12, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,453 (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.$97,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$162,500

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.Cape Cod
CountyOhio
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
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.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 816 ft²Porch · 154 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Wheeling Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Wheeling Park High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Ohio County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26003These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.40,979
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.437 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,624
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,346
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

196 Ridgecrest 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 79% of homes in Wheeling 26003
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Wheeling 26003
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Wheeling 26003

What homes are worth in Wheeling 26003

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

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$29K$561K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Wheeling 26003.

How it measures up in Wheeling 26003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wheeling 26003.

Estimated value$246,364
CheaperTypical $153,712Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,788 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 196 Ridgecrest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWheeling 26003
Estimated valuepricier than$246,36479% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13875% of homes
Living areabigger than1,788 ft²63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac71% of homes
Year builtnewer than193947% of homes

About 196 Ridgecrest Rd

How much is 196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV is $246,364 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $219,784 to $272,944. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV last sell?

196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV last sold on Mar 12, 2024 for $189,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV?

196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,788 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV built?

196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV?

196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV is assigned to Bethlehem Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Wheeling Middle School (middle), rated B-; Wheeling Park High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Ohio County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV compare to other homes in Wheeling 26003?

Among the 16,220 homes in Wheeling 26003, it is worth more than 79% of them ($246,364 against a typical $153,712), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($138 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,788 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1939 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV was $1,453. The county assessed it at $97,500.

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