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$41,977
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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,500 on Dec 18, 2008

197 RAILROAD ST

WEST UNION, WV 26456
0
Baths
3,746 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$42K
$37K low$47K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,500 · Dec 18, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$39 (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.$1,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,300

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.11 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.Single Family Residence
CountyDoddridge
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Doddridge County High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Doddridge County Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 1.6 mi
M
Doddridge County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Doddridge County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26456These 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.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,065
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,974
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,813
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.40%

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How this home compares

197 Railroad 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 93% of homes in Doddridge County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Doddridge County

What homes are worth in West Union 26456

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

This home
$28K$375K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in West Union 26456.

How it measures up in West Union 26456

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Union 26456.

Estimated value$41,977
CheaperTypical $94,286Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size3,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

How 197 Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Union 26456Doddridge County
Estimated valuepricier than$41,97711% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,746 ft²3% of homes2% of homes

About 197 Railroad St

How much is 197 Railroad St, West Union, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Railroad St, West Union, WV is $41,977 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $37,414 to $46,540. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Railroad St, West Union, WV last sell?

197 Railroad St, West Union, WV last sold on Dec 18, 2008 for $1,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 197 Railroad St, West Union, WV?

197 Railroad St, West Union, WV is assigned to Doddridge County High School (high), rated A+; Doddridge County Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Doddridge County Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Doddridge County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Railroad St, West Union, WV compare to other homes in West Union 26456?

Among the 1,627 homes in West Union 26456, it is worth more than 11% of them ($41,977 against a typical $94,286) and its lot is bigger than 3% of them (3,746 ft² against a typical 0.69 ac). Measured against all of Doddridge County, it is worth more than 7% 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 197 Railroad St, West Union, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Railroad St, West Union, WV was $39. The county assessed it at $1,380.

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