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$325,347$140 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $251,000 on Sep 30, 2016

279 FOREST DR

RIDGELEY, WV 26753
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,320 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.
1.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$325K
$296K low$355K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$251,000 · Sep 30, 2016
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.$325,347
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$260,278

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,395 (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.$116,820 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,700

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.Colonial
CountyMineral
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.14
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.Patio · 1,312 ft²Porch · 200 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 26753These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,998
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.149 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,674
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,087
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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.Owner occupied
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

279 Forest Dr 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 86% of homes in Mineral County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Mineral County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Ridgeley 26753

What homes are worth in Ridgeley 26753

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

This home
$69K$655K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Ridgeley 26753.

How it measures up in Ridgeley 26753

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgeley 26753.

Estimated value$325,347
CheaperTypical $198,717Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area2,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size1.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 279 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgeley 26753Mineral County
Estimated valuepricier than$325,34781% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14055% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than2,320 ft²83% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.14 ac71% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than197456% of homes55% of homes

About 279 Forest Dr

How much is 279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV is $325,347 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $296,065 to $354,628. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV last sell?

279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV last sold on Sep 30, 2016 for $251,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV?

279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,320 square feet of living space and a 1.14-acre lot.

When was 279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV built?

279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV compare to other homes in Ridgeley 26753?

Among the 2,731 homes in Ridgeley 26753, it is worth more than 81% of them ($325,347 against a typical $198,717), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($140 against a typical $135), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,320 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (1.14 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1974 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Mineral County, it is worth more than 86% 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 279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV was $1,395. The county assessed it at $116,820.

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