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$45,186$46 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $39,900 on Jan 15, 2025

218 RURAL LN

CHESTER, WV 26034
2
Beds
1
Baths
988 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$45K
$38K low$52K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,900 · Jan 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$709 (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.$25,740 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,900

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
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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

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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 26034These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,103
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

218 Rural Ln 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 97% of homes in Chester 26034
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Chester 26034
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Hancock County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Chester 26034

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

This home
$41K$431K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Chester 26034.

How it measures up in Chester 26034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 26034.

Estimated value$45,186
CheaperTypical $120,278Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$46
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,342 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 218 Rural Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 26034Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$45,1863% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$468% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²20% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac44% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than193040% of homes21% of homes

About 218 Rural Ln

How much is 218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV is $45,186 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $38,130 to $52,242. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV last sell?

218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV last sold on Jan 15, 2025 for $39,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV?

218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV built?

218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV compare to other homes in Chester 26034?

Among the 2,159 homes in Chester 26034, it is worth more than 3% of them ($45,186 against a typical $120,278), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($46 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 20% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,342 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1930 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 6% 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 218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 218 Rural Ln, Chester, WV was $709. The county assessed it at $25,740.

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