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$47,119$56 / 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 81How 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 $6,000 on Jun 18, 2009

231 RIVER AVE

FOLLANSBEE, WV 26037
2
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$47K
$38K low$56K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,000 · Jun 18, 2009
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.$47,119
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$37,695

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$16,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,780
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.58
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
82
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.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
CountyBrooke
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
Brooke High SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Brooke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26037These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,812
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.641 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,036
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,201
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.40%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

231 River 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 97% of homes in Follansbee 26037
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Follansbee 26037
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Brooke County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Follansbee 26037

What homes are worth in Follansbee 26037

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

This home
$44K$356K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Follansbee 26037.

How it measures up in Follansbee 26037

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Follansbee 26037.

Estimated value$47,119
CheaperTypical $141,444Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $104Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,402 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 231 River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFollansbee 26037Brooke County
Estimated valuepricier than$47,1193% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5612% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²7% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac39% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than192016% of homes20% of homes

About 231 River Ave

How much is 231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV is $47,119 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $38,258 to $55,980. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV last sell?

231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV last sold on Jun 18, 2009 for $6,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV?

231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV built?

231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV?

231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV is assigned to Brooke High School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Brooke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 231 River Ave, Follansbee, WV compare to other homes in Follansbee 26037?

Among the 2,719 homes in Follansbee 26037, it is worth more than 3% of them ($47,119 against a typical $141,444), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($56 against a typical $104), it is bigger than 7% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,402 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1920 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Brooke County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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