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$179,566$120 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

281 RICE BRANCH RD

PRICHARD, WV 25555
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,500 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.
9.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$180K
$154K low$205K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$474 (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.$55,920 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.56
71
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
42
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
78
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.43 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Buffalo Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
E
Buffalo Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.5 mi
H
Spring Valley High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Wayne County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25555These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.144
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.1,902
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,964
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,880
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.44%

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How this home compares

281 Rice Branch 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.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Wayne County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Prichard 25555

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

This home
$48K$443K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Prichard 25555.

How it measures up in Prichard 25555

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Prichard 25555.

Estimated value$179,566
CheaperTypical $159,554Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $105Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size9.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.37 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 281 Rice Branch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrichard 25555Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$179,56658% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12069% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,500 ft²50% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.3 ac78% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than198155% of homes71% of homes

About 281 Rice Branch Rd

How much is 281 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV is $179,566 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $153,881 to $205,251. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 281 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV?

281 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,500 square feet of living space and a 9.30-acre lot.

When was 281 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV built?

281 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV?

281 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV is assigned to Buffalo Middle School (middle), rated A-; Buffalo Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Spring Valley High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Wayne County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV compare to other homes in Prichard 25555?

Among the 864 homes in Prichard 25555, it is worth more than 58% of them ($179,566 against a typical $159,554), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($120 against a typical $105), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (9.3 ac against a typical 1.37 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1981 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 74% 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 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Rice Branch Rd, Prichard, WV was $474. The county assessed it at $55,920.

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