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$205,179$78 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

278 WALNUT ST

HINTON, WV 25951
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,644 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.
1.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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

$205K
$182K low$228K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$541 (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.$71,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,540
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$119,400

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
CountySUMMERS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.06
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

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

E
Hinton Area Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi

District: Summers County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25951These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,462
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,494
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,800
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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 Walnut 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 more than 77% of homes in Hinton 25951
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Summers County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Hinton 25951
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Hinton 25951

What homes are worth in Hinton 25951

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

This home
$35K$431K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Hinton 25951.

How it measures up in Hinton 25951

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hinton 25951.

Estimated value$205,179
CheaperTypical $133,772Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area2,644 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size1.06 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 278 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHinton 25951Summers County
Estimated valuepricier than$205,17977% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7831% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than2,644 ft²95% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.06 ac62% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than197874% of homes61% of homes

About 278 Walnut St

How much is 278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV is $205,179 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $182,171 to $228,187. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV last sell?

278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV?

278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,644 square feet of living space and a 1.06-acre lot.

When was 278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV built?

278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV?

278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV is assigned to Hinton Area Elementary School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Summers County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV compare to other homes in Hinton 25951?

Among the 3,031 homes in Hinton 25951, it is worth more than 77% of them ($205,179 against a typical $133,772), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($78 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,644 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (1.06 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1978 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Summers County, it is worth more than 68% 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 Walnut St, Hinton, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Walnut St, Hinton, WV was $541. The county assessed it at $71,640.

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