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$757,651$81 / 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 44How 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

278 RIDGE RD

MASONTOWN, WV 26542
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
9,304 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.
8.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$758K
$334K low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,938 (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.$510,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$485,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$508,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$851,300

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.Modern
CountyPRESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.68
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.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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
West Preston SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 6.3 mi
H
Preston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.8 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

278 Ridge 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Preston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Among the largest homes in Masontown 26542
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Masontown 26542
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Masontown 26542

What homes are worth in Masontown 26542

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

This home
$48K$725K

This home is worth more than 98% 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$757,651
CheaperTypical $201,987Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$81
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area9,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,494 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size8.68 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 278 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMasontown 26542Preston County
Estimated valuepricier than$757,65198% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8112% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than9,304 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than8.68 ac88% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than200583% of homes82% of homes

About 278 Ridge Rd

How much is 278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV is $757,651 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $333,758 to $1,181,544. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV last sell?

278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV?

278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 9,304 square feet of living space and a 8.68-acre lot.

When was 278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV built?

278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a modern home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV?

278 Ridge Rd, 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 278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV compare to other homes in Masontown 26542?

Among the 1,082 homes in Masontown 26542, it is worth more than 98% of them ($757,651 against a typical $201,987), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($81 against a typical $136), it is bigger than almost all of them (9,304 ft² against a typical 1,494 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (8.68 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (2005 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Preston County, it is worth more than almost all 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 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Ridge Rd, Masontown, WV was $3,938. The county assessed it at $510,780.

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