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$147,551$135 / 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 87How 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

2796 SALEM RIDGE RD

ROCK CAVE, WV 26234
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,092 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.
2.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
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

$148K
$128K low$167K high
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.$147,551
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$118,041

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$329 (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.$68,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,180
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,200

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.Conventional
CountyUPSHUR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.01
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
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 26234These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,536
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,921
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,533
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

2796 Salem 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Rock Cave 26234
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Upshur County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Upshur County

What homes are worth in Rock Cave 26234

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

This home
$37K$517K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Rock Cave 26234.

How it measures up in Rock Cave 26234

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Cave 26234.

Estimated value$147,551
CheaperTypical $148,326Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,092 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,267 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size2.01 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 2796 Salem Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRock Cave 26234Upshur County
Estimated valuepricier than$147,55149% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13569% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,092 ft²35% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.01 ac42% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than198261% of homes62% of homes

About 2796 Salem Ridge Rd

How much is 2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV is $147,551 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $128,486 to $166,616. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV last sell?

2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV?

2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,092 square feet of living space and a 2.01-acre lot.

When was 2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV built?

2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV compare to other homes in Rock Cave 26234?

Among the 660 homes in Rock Cave 26234, it is worth more than 49% of them ($147,551 against a typical $148,326), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($135 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,092 ft² against a typical 1,267 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (2.01 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1982 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Upshur County, it is worth more than 37% 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 2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2796 Salem Ridge Rd, Rock Cave, WV was $329. The county assessed it at $68,520.

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