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$134,067$101 / 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 89How 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 MAPLE ST

MASONTOWN, WV 26542
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,331 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$134K
$119K low$149K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$451 (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.$44,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,600

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.Conventional
CountyPreston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
West Preston SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.7 mi
H
Preston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.1 mi

District: Preston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26542These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
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.3,844
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.99 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,987
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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 Maple 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.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Preston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Older than 77% of homes in Preston County

What homes are worth in Masontown 26542

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

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$47K$718K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Masontown 26542.

How it measures up in Masontown 26542

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Masontown 26542.

Estimated value$134,067
CheaperTypical $201,987Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,331 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 256 Maple St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMasontown 26542Preston County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,06725% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10124% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,331 ft²36% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac30% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than193927% of homes23% of homes

About 256 Maple St

How much is 256 Maple St, Masontown, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Maple St, Masontown, WV is $134,067 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $119,355 to $148,779. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Maple St, Masontown, WV last sell?

256 Maple St, Masontown, WV last sold on Jun 25, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Maple St, Masontown, WV?

256 Maple St, Masontown, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,331 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 256 Maple St, Masontown, WV built?

256 Maple St, Masontown, WV was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Maple St, Masontown, WV?

256 Maple St, Masontown, WV is assigned to West Preston School (elementary), rated C+; Preston High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Preston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Maple St, Masontown, WV compare to other homes in Masontown 26542?

Among the 1,082 homes in Masontown 26542, it is worth more than 25% of them ($134,067 against a typical $201,987), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($101 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,331 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1939 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Preston County, it is worth more than 29% 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 Maple St, Masontown, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Maple St, Masontown, WV was $451. The county assessed it at $44,160.

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