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$194,348$202 / 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 87How 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 $89,900 on Sep 9, 2016

228 MORNING STAR ST

PRINCETON, WV 24739
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
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

$194K
$170K low$219K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$89,900 · Sep 9, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$665 (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.$58,680 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,800

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.Ranch
CountyMercer
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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

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
Melrose Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Pikeview Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Pikeview High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Mercer County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 24739These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.15,156
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,931
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,077
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.43%

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How this home compares

228 Morning Star 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 more than 72% of homes in Mercer County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Mercer County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Princeton 24739
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Princeton 24739
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Mercer County

What homes are worth in Princeton 24739

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

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$59K$574K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Princeton 24739.

How it measures up in Princeton 24739

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Princeton 24739.

Estimated value$194,348
CheaperTypical $195,507Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,561 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 228 Morning Star St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 24739Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,34850% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20294% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²10% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac6% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than198363% of homes80% of homes

About 228 Morning Star St

How much is 228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV is $194,348 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $169,657 to $219,039. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV last sell?

228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV last sold on Sep 9, 2016 for $89,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV?

228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV built?

228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV?

228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV is assigned to Melrose Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Pikeview Middle School (middle), rated B-; Pikeview High School (high), rated F. All sit in Mercer County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV compare to other homes in Princeton 24739?

Among the 5,424 homes in Princeton 24739, it is worth more than 50% of them ($194,348 against a typical $195,507), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($202 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 10% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,561 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1983 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 72% 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 228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Morning Star St, Princeton, WV was $665. The county assessed it at $58,680.

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