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$68,592$60 / 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 85How 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 $34,000 on Sep 10, 2021

229 RIFFE ST

SOPHIA, WV 25921
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,148 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
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

$69K
$59K 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.$34,000 · Sep 10, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$68,592
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$54,874

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$677 (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.$23,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,860
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,700

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.73 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
CountyRaleigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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.

M
Independence Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Independence High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Raleigh County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25921These 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.147
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
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.167
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.169 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,555
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,250
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

229 Riffe 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 75% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Raleigh County

What homes are worth in Sophia 25921

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

This home
$25K$188K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Sophia 25921.

How it measures up in Sophia 25921

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sophia 25921.

Estimated value$68,592
CheaperTypical $68,215Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $59Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,142 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 229 Riffe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSophia 25921Raleigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$68,59251% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6052% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,148 ft²51% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac53% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than194553% of homes31% of homes

About 229 Riffe St

How much is 229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV is $68,592 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $58,568 to $78,616. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV last sell?

229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV last sold on Sep 10, 2021 for $34,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV?

229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,148 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV built?

229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV?

229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV is assigned to Independence Middle School (middle), rated A-; Independence High School (high), rated F. All sit in Raleigh County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV compare to other homes in Sophia 25921?

Among the 658 homes in Sophia 25921, it is worth more than 51% of them ($68,592 against a typical $68,215), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($60 against a typical $59), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,148 ft² against a typical 1,142 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1945 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Raleigh County, it is worth more than 25% 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 229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Riffe St, Sophia, WV was $677. The county assessed it at $23,220.

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