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$100,504$86 / 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 56How 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

256 ALBA AVE

CHESTER, WV 26034
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,170 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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

$101K
$57K low$144K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$169 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$29,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,220
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$49,400

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
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 200 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 26034These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,103
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

256 Alba Ave 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 70% of homes in Hancock County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Hancock County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Hancock County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Chester 26034

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

This home
$37K$390K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Chester 26034.

How it measures up in Chester 26034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 26034.

Estimated value$100,504
CheaperTypical $119,443Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,170 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 256 Alba Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 26034Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$100,50439% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8646% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,170 ft²36% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac49% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than191019% of homes7% of homes

About 256 Alba Ave

How much is 256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV is $100,504 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $56,702 to $144,306. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV last sell?

256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV?

256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,170 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV built?

256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV compare to other homes in Chester 26034?

Among the 2,159 homes in Chester 26034, it is worth more than 39% of them ($100,504 against a typical $119,443), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($86 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,170 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1910 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 30% 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 256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Alba Ave, Chester, WV was $169. The county assessed it at $29,640.

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