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$359,765$416 / 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 87How 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

2538 HOWELL RUN RD

WEST UNION, WV 26456
3
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
101 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
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

$360K
$315K low$405K 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.$359,765
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$287,812

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,073 (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.$110,710 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,230
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$182,800

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.93 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.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyDODDRIDGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.101.00
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 100 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Doddridge County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.9 mi
E
Doddridge County Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 4.0 mi
H
Doddridge County High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 mi

District: Doddridge County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26456These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.4,065
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,974
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,813
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

2538 Howell Run Rd 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 more than 98% of homes in West Union 26456
  • Among the highest price per square foot in West Union 26456
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Doddridge County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in West Union 26456
  • Newer than 67% of homes in West Union 26456

What homes are worth in West Union 26456

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

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$32K$360K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in West Union 26456.

How it measures up in West Union 26456

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Union 26456.

Estimated value$359,765
CheaperTypical $97,496Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$416
CheaperTypical $79Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size101 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 2538 Howell Run Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Union 26456Doddridge County
Estimated valuepricier than$359,76598% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$416almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²18% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than101 ac96% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than197967% of homes60% of homes

About 2538 Howell Run Rd

How much is 2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV is $359,765 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $314,593 to $404,937. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV last sell?

2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV?

2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 101.00-acre lot.

When was 2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV built?

2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV?

2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV is assigned to Doddridge County Middle School (middle), rated C+; Doddridge County Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Doddridge County High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Doddridge County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV compare to other homes in West Union 26456?

Among the 1,627 homes in West Union 26456, it is worth more than 98% of them ($359,765 against a typical $97,496), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($416 against a typical $79), it is bigger than 18% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (101 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1979 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Doddridge County, it is worth more than 97% 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 2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2538 Howell Run Rd, West Union, WV was $1,073. The county assessed it at $110,710.

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