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$144,152$66 / 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 82How 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

252 ROUTE 88

WHEELING, WV 26003
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,198 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.
15.74 ac
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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$144K
$118K low$171K 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.$144,152
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$115,322

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$545 (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.$74,940 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$123,300

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.55
76
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
26
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.58 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMarshall
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.15.74
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
Hilltop Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Sherrard Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
John Marshall High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi

District: Marshall County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26003These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,992
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.437 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,626
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,348
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

252 Route 88 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Wheeling 26003
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Wheeling 26003
  • Among the largest lots in Wheeling 26003
  • Older than 89% of homes in Wheeling 26003

What homes are worth in Wheeling 26003

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

This home
$28K$587K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Wheeling 26003.

How it measures up in Wheeling 26003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wheeling 26003.

Estimated value$144,152
CheaperTypical $153,606Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,198 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size15.74 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 252 Route 88 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWheeling 26003
Estimated valuepricier than$144,15245% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6620% of homes
Living areabigger than2,198 ft²79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than15.74 acalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than190011% of homes

About 252 Route 88

How much is 252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV is $144,152 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $117,591 to $170,713. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV?

252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,198 square feet of living space and a 15.74-acre lot.

When was 252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV built?

252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV?

252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV is assigned to Hilltop Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Sherrard Middle School (middle), rated A-; John Marshall High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Marshall County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV compare to other homes in Wheeling 26003?

Among the 16,221 homes in Wheeling 26003, it is worth more than 45% of them ($144,152 against a typical $153,606), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($66 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,198 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (15.74 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1900 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Route 88, Wheeling, WV was $545. The county assessed it at $74,940.

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