Single Family ResidenceResidential
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
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
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%
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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.
- Bigger than 85% of homes in Mineral County
- Has a bigger lot than 71% 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.
Living area2,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 83% of homes nearby
Lot size1.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger
Bigger than 71% of homes nearby
Year built1974
OlderTypical 1971Newer
Newer than 56% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Ridgeley 26753 | Mineral County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,320 ft² | 83% of homes | 85% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 1.14 ac | 71% of homes | 62% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1974 | 56% of homes | 55% of homes |
About 279 Forest Dr
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 bigger than 83% of them (2,320 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (1.14 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1974 against a typical 1971). 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.
More homes on Forest Dr
- 581 Forest Dr$421K3 bd · 3 ba · 3,072 ft² · Sold $205K · Sep 2018
- 279 Forest Dr2,178 ft² · Sold $251K · Sep 2016
- 34 Forest Dr3,659 ft² · Sold $6K · Sep 2016
- Forest Dr0.6 ac · Sold $500 · Oct 2013
- 566 Forest Dr$255K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 ft² · Sold $121K · Jun 2013
- 482 Forest Dr2 ac · Sold $40K · Mar 2011
- 79 Forest Dr3 bd · 3 ba · 1,485 ft² · Sold $107K · Sep 2010
- 213 Forest Dr$324K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,029 ft² · Sold $30K · Jun 2009
- 718 Forest Dr$478K3 bd · 2 ba · 3,304 ft² · Sold $309K · May 2009
- 436 Forest Dr$180K2 bd · 2 ba · 981 ft² · Sold $78K · May 2005
- 250 Forest Dr$440K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,846 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- Forest Dr$256K3 bd · 3 ba · 1,945 ft²
Closest homes
- 279 Forest Dr183 ft · 2,178 ft² · Sold $251K · Sep 2016
- 85 Forest Dr304 ft · 2 ac
- 250 Forest Dr$440K354 ft · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,846 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 213 Forest Dr$324K337 ft · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,029 ft² · Sold $30K · Jun 2009
- Forest Dr318 ft · 1.3 ac
- 79 Forest Dr347 ft · 2.07 ac
- Forrest Dr420 ft · 3.61 ac
- 43 Clifford Dr$227K0.1 mi · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 ft²
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