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$283,804$107 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $224,000 on May 19, 2021

278 FOREST RD

DANIELS, WV 25832
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,660 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.
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$284K
$261K low$306K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$224,000 · May 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,444 (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.$119,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$106,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,200

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.Modern
CountyRaleigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.00
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Daniels Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.6 mi
M
Shady Spring Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Shady Spring High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Raleigh County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25832These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.309 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,858
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,929
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

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How this home compares

278 Forest 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 85% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Daniels 25832
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Raleigh County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Raleigh County

What homes are worth in Daniels 25832

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

This home
$83K$1M

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Daniels 25832.

How it measures up in Daniels 25832

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Daniels 25832.

Estimated value$283,804
CheaperTypical $286,483Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$107
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,660 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,019 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 278 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDaniels 25832Raleigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$283,80449% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10713% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,660 ft²73% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac94% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than199250% of homes83% of homes

About 278 Forest Rd

How much is 278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV is $283,804 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $261,204 to $306,404. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV last sell?

278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV last sold on May 19, 2021 for $224,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV?

278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,660 square feet of living space and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was 278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV built?

278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a modern home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV?

278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV is assigned to Daniels Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Shady Spring Middle School (middle), rated A-; Shady Spring High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Raleigh County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV compare to other homes in Daniels 25832?

Among the 2,112 homes in Daniels 25832, it is worth more than 49% of them ($283,804 against a typical $286,483), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($107 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,660 ft² against a typical 2,019 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (5 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1992 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Raleigh County, it is worth more than 85% 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 278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Forest Rd, Daniels, WV was $1,444. The county assessed it at $119,520.

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