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$71,477$57 / 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 $35,000 on Feb 22, 2016

2242 RITZ AVE

WHEELING, WV 26003
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,264 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

$71K
$64K low$79K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Feb 22, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$452 (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.$30,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$50,500

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.197 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyOhio
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 132 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Warwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Wheeling Park High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi
M
Warwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 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

2242 Ritz Ave 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 88% of homes in Warwood
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Warwood
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Wheeling 26003
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Wheeling 26003
  • Older than 68% 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.

This home
$29K$601K

This home is worth more than 16% 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$71,477
CheaperTypical $153,980Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$57
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,264 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 2242 Ritz Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWarwoodWheeling 26003
Estimated valuepricier than$71,47712% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5713% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,264 ft²31% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac60% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192055% of homes32% of homes

About 2242 Ritz Ave

How much is 2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV is $71,477 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $63,702 to $79,252. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV last sell?

2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV last sold on Feb 22, 2016 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV?

2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,264 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV built?

2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV?

2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV is assigned to Warwood Elementary School (elementary); Wheeling Park High School (high), rated C+; Warwood Middle School (middle). All sit in Ohio County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV compare to other homes in Wheeling 26003?

Among the 16,220 homes in Wheeling 26003, it is worth more than 16% of them ($71,477 against a typical $153,980), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($57 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,264 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1920 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 2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2242 Ritz Ave, Wheeling, WV was $452. The county assessed it at $30,300.

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