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$33,176$33 / 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 42How 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 $45,000 on Jan 9, 2015

242 RIFFE ST

CRAB ORCHARD, WV 25827
2
Beds
1
Baths
994 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$33K
$14K low$53K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Jan 9, 2015
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.117%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$38,250
FIRST CENTURY BANK INC · recorded Jan 9, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$541 (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.$18,540 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,140
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,900

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.77 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.minimal

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.0.14
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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.

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 25827These 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.140
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.89%
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.18%
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.3,162
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.459 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,932
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,242
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.Yes

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

242 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Crab Orchard 25827
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Crab Orchard 25827
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Crab Orchard 25827
  • Older than 80% of homes in Crab Orchard 25827

What homes are worth in Crab Orchard 25827

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

This home
$48K$286K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Crab Orchard 25827.

How it measures up in Crab Orchard 25827

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Crab Orchard 25827.

Estimated value$33,176
CheaperTypical $114,348Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$33
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area994 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 242 Riffe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCrab Orchard 25827Raleigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$33,176almost no homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33almost no homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than994 ft²22% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac4% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than194020% of homes23% of homes

About 242 Riffe St

How much is 242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV is $33,176 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $13,833 to $52,519. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV last sell?

242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV last sold on Jan 9, 2015 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV?

242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 994 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV built?

242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV?

242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, 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 242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV compare to other homes in Crab Orchard 25827?

Among the 1,083 homes in Crab Orchard 25827, it is worth more than almost none of them ($33,176 against a typical $114,348), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($33 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 22% of them (994 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1940 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Raleigh 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.

What are the property taxes on 242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Riffe St, Crab Orchard, WV was $541. The county assessed it at $18,540.

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