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$23,407$27 / 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 74How 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

197 CHESTNUT ST

SPENCER, WV 25276
1
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
1.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$23K
$17K low$29K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$307 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$17,520 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
18
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Conventional
CountyROANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.14
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 112 ft²

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

M
Spencer Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Spencer Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.9 mi
H
Roane County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Roane County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25276These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.9.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,148
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,446
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

197 Chestnut 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Spencer 25276
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Roane County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Spencer 25276
  • Older than 87% of homes in Roane County

What homes are worth in Spencer 25276

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

This home
$26K$429K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Spencer 25276.

How it measures up in Spencer 25276

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spencer 25276.

Estimated value$23,407
CheaperTypical $115,663Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$27
CheaperTypical $86Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,473 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size1.14 ac
SmallerTypical 1.05 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 197 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 25276Roane County
Estimated valuepricier than$23,407almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$273% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²9% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.14 ac51% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than190014% of homes13% of homes

About 197 Chestnut St

How much is 197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV is $23,407 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $17,326 to $29,488. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV last sell?

197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV?

197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 1.14-acre lot.

When was 197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV built?

197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV?

197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV is assigned to Spencer Middle School (middle), rated D; Spencer Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Roane County High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Roane County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV compare to other homes in Spencer 25276?

Among the 3,431 homes in Spencer 25276, it is worth more than almost none of them ($23,407 against a typical $115,663), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($27 against a typical $86), it is bigger than 9% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,473 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (1.14 ac against a typical 1.05 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1900 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Roane County, it is worth more than almost no 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 197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Chestnut St, Spencer, WV was $307. The county assessed it at $17,520.

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