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$167,548$94 / 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 $172,000 on Sep 15, 2021

228 SOUTH ST

RIPLEY, WV 25271
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,781 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.
0.56 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$168K
$145K low$190K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$172,000 · Sep 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$740 (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.$69,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$115,800

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.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (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

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

H
Ripley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Ripley Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Ripley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Jackson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25271These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.8,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.93 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,777
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

228 South 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Ripley 25271
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Jackson County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Ripley 25271

What homes are worth in Ripley 25271

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

This home
$53K$576K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Ripley 25271.

How it measures up in Ripley 25271

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ripley 25271.

Estimated value$167,548
CheaperTypical $188,955Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,781 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,608 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 228 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRipley 25271Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$167,54839% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9424% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,781 ft²59% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac36% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than19205% of homes9% of homes

About 228 South St

How much is 228 South St, Ripley, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 South St, Ripley, WV is $167,548 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $145,045 to $190,051. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 South St, Ripley, WV last sell?

228 South St, Ripley, WV last sold on Sep 15, 2021 for $172,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 South St, Ripley, WV?

228 South St, Ripley, WV has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,781 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 228 South St, Ripley, WV built?

228 South St, Ripley, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 228 South St, Ripley, WV?

228 South St, Ripley, WV is assigned to Ripley High School (high), rated A+; Ripley Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Ripley Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Jackson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 South St, Ripley, WV compare to other homes in Ripley 25271?

Among the 3,205 homes in Ripley 25271, it is worth more than 39% of them ($167,548 against a typical $188,955), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($94 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,781 ft² against a typical 1,608 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1920 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 46% 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 South St, Ripley, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 South St, Ripley, WV was $740. The county assessed it at $69,480.

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