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$263,632$141 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $157,900 on Apr 18, 2018

279 ORCHARD DR

RANSON, WV 25438
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,876 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
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

$264K
$251K low$276K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$157,900 · Apr 18, 2018
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.$104,138
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$83,310
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.61%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$159,494
INTEGRITY HOME MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Apr 18, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,571 (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.$135,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,300

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.Split Level
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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
Ranson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Wildwood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25438These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,863
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.675 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,875
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,646
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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.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 Orchard 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 less than 88% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Ranson 25438
  • Older than 77% of homes in Ranson 25438

What homes are worth in Ranson 25438

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

This home
$167K$567K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Ranson 25438.

How it measures up in Ranson 25438

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ranson 25438.

Estimated value$263,632
CheaperTypical $309,332Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$141
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,876 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,694 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 279 Orchard Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRanson 25438Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$263,63228% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14112% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,876 ft²61% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac81% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than197223% of homes23% of homes

About 279 Orchard Dr

How much is 279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV is $263,632 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $251,439 to $275,825. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV last sell?

279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV last sold on Apr 18, 2018 for $157,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV?

279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,876 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV built?

279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV?

279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV is assigned to Ranson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Jefferson High School (high), rated B+; Wildwood Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV compare to other homes in Ranson 25438?

Among the 2,970 homes in Ranson 25438, it is worth more than 28% of them ($263,632 against a typical $309,332), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($141 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,876 ft² against a typical 1,694 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1972 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 12% 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 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Orchard Dr, Ranson, WV was $1,571. The county assessed it at $135,200.

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