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$66,251$58 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $14,000 on Apr 13, 2012

281 HIGH ST

CAROLINA, WV 26563
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,144 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$66K
$54K low$78K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$14,000 · Apr 13, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$153 (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.$32,340 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,900

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
CountyMarion
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Monongah Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.6 mi
H
North Marion High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Monongah Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Marion County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26563These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.6%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.162 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,069
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,618
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

281 High 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 less than 95% of homes in Marion County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Marion County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Carolina 26563
  • Older than 81% of homes in Marion County

What homes are worth in Carolina 26563

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

This home
$47K$243K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Carolina 26563.

How it measures up in Carolina 26563

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carolina 26563.

Estimated value$66,251
CheaperTypical $100,557Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$58
CheaperTypical $84Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1914Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 281 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarolina 26563Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$66,25112% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5811% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²47% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac34% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than191044% of homes19% of homes

About 281 High St

How much is 281 High St, Carolina, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 High St, Carolina, WV is $66,251 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $54,409 to $78,093. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 High St, Carolina, WV last sell?

281 High St, Carolina, WV last sold on Apr 13, 2012 for $14,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 High St, Carolina, WV?

281 High St, Carolina, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,144 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 281 High St, Carolina, WV built?

281 High St, Carolina, WV was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 High St, Carolina, WV?

281 High St, Carolina, WV is assigned to Monongah Elementary School (elementary), rated B; North Marion High School (high), rated D+; Monongah Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Marion County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 High St, Carolina, WV compare to other homes in Carolina 26563?

Among the 192 homes in Carolina 26563, it is worth more than 12% of them ($66,251 against a typical $100,557), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($58 against a typical $84), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1910 against a typical 1914). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 5% 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 281 High St, Carolina, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 High St, Carolina, WV was $153. The county assessed it at $32,340.

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