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256 RICHARD ST

MARTINSBURG, WV 25404
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,624 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,284 (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.$125,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$209,300

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.Ranch
CountyBerkeley
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.Pool, Fiberglass
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 580 ft²

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

E
Opequon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.9 mi
M
Martinsburg North Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Spring Mills High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Berkeley County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25404These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.26,913
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.675 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,787
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,210
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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 Richard 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Berkeley County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Berkeley County

How it measures up in Martinsburg 25404

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Martinsburg 25404.

Living area1,624 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,666 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 256 Richard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMartinsburg 25404Berkeley County
Living areabigger than1,624 ft²48% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac37% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than196019% of homes14% of homes

About 256 Richard St

How big is 256 Richard St, Martinsburg, WV?

256 Richard St, Martinsburg, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,624 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 256 Richard St, Martinsburg, WV built?

256 Richard St, Martinsburg, WV was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Richard St, Martinsburg, WV?

256 Richard St, Martinsburg, WV is assigned to Opequon Elementary School (elementary); Martinsburg North Middle School (middle), rated C-; Spring Mills High School (high), rated B. All sit in Berkeley County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Richard St, Martinsburg, WV compare to other homes in Martinsburg 25404?

Among the 8,181 homes in Martinsburg 25404, it is bigger than 48% of them (1,624 ft² against a typical 1,666 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1960 against a typical 1998). 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 Richard St, Martinsburg, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Richard St, Martinsburg, WV was $1,284. The county assessed it at $125,580.

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