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$46,653$51 / 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 81How 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

259 RIVER AVE

FOLLANSBEE, WV 26037
2
Beds
1
Baths
918 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
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

$47K
$38K low$55K 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.$46,653
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$37,322

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$624 (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.$19,920 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,200

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.197 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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
CountyBrooke
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
Brooke High SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Brooke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26037These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,812
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.641 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,036
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,201
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

259 River 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 97% of homes in Follansbee 26037
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Follansbee 26037
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Follansbee 26037
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Brooke County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Follansbee 26037

What homes are worth in Follansbee 26037

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

This home
$44K$356K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Follansbee 26037.

How it measures up in Follansbee 26037

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Follansbee 26037.

Estimated value$46,653
CheaperTypical $141,444Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $104Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area918 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,402 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 259 River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFollansbee 26037Brooke County
Estimated valuepricier than$46,6533% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$518% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than918 ft²10% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac20% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than19167% of homes9% of homes

About 259 River Ave

How much is 259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV is $46,653 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $37,879 to $55,427. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV?

259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 918 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV built?

259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV?

259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV is assigned to Brooke High School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Brooke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV compare to other homes in Follansbee 26037?

Among the 2,719 homes in Follansbee 26037, it is worth more than 3% of them ($46,653 against a typical $141,444), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($51 against a typical $104), it is bigger than 10% of them (918 ft² against a typical 1,402 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1916 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Brooke County, it is worth more than 4% 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 259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 River Ave, Follansbee, WV was $624. The county assessed it at $19,920.

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