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$29,445$47 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $130,000 on May 3, 2022

242 FRANKLIN ST

NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155
1
Beds
1
Baths
624 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.
2,091 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$29K
$25K low$34K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · May 3, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$600 (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.$21,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,460
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,800

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
CountyWetzel
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Magnolia High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
New Martinsville SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Wetzel County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26155These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,773
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.116 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,534
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,079
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.40%

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How this home compares

242 Franklin 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in New Martinsville 26155
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in New Martinsville 26155
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in New Martinsville 26155
  • Among the smallest lots in New Martinsville 26155
  • Older than 85% of homes in New Martinsville 26155

What homes are worth in New Martinsville 26155

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

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$33K$364K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in New Martinsville 26155.

How it measures up in New Martinsville 26155

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Martinsville 26155.

Estimated value$29,445
CheaperTypical $140,177Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$47
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area624 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,510 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size2,091 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 242 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Martinsville 26155Wetzel County
Estimated valuepricier than$29,445almost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4711% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than624 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,091 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190015% of homes20% of homes

About 242 Franklin St

How much is 242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV is $29,445 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $25,019 to $33,871. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV last sell?

242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV last sold on May 3, 2022 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV?

242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 624 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV built?

242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV?

242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV is assigned to Magnolia High School (high), rated A-; New Martinsville School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Wetzel County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV compare to other homes in New Martinsville 26155?

Among the 3,708 homes in New Martinsville 26155, it is worth more than almost none of them ($29,445 against a typical $140,177), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($47 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 2% of them (624 ft² against a typical 1,510 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,091 ft² against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Wetzel County, it is worth more than 3% 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 242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Franklin St, New Martinsville, WV was $600. The county assessed it at $21,480.

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