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$144,594$124 / 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 91How 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

249 FOREST LN

COOL RIDGE, WV 25825
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,164 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.
2.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$145K
$132K low$157K high
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.$144,594
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$115,675

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$415 (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.$54,360 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,600

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.Split Level
CountyRaleigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.

E
Ghent Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Shady Spring Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Shady Spring High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Raleigh County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25825These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,120
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.61 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,666
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,753
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.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

249 Forest Ln 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 77% of homes in Cool Ridge 25825
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Cool Ridge 25825
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Raleigh County

What homes are worth in Cool Ridge 25825

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

This home
$61K$490K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Cool Ridge 25825.

How it measures up in Cool Ridge 25825

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cool Ridge 25825.

Estimated value$144,594
CheaperTypical $194,778Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,164 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size2.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1.68 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 249 Forest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCool Ridge 25825Raleigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$144,59423% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12453% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,164 ft²20% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.23 ac63% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than198040% of homes75% of homes

About 249 Forest Ln

How much is 249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV is $144,594 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $131,723 to $157,465. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV?

249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,164 square feet of living space and a 2.23-acre lot.

When was 249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV built?

249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV?

249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV is assigned to Ghent Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Shady Spring Middle School (middle), rated A-; Shady Spring High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Raleigh County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV compare to other homes in Cool Ridge 25825?

Among the 880 homes in Cool Ridge 25825, it is worth more than 23% of them ($144,594 against a typical $194,778), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($124 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,164 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (2.23 ac against a typical 1.68 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1980 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Raleigh County, it is worth more than 63% 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 249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Forest Ln, Cool Ridge, WV was $415. The county assessed it at $54,360.

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