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$63,381$34 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

285 PALACE ST

FORT GAY, WV 25514
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,875 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$63K
$59K low$68K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$103 (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.$26,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

E
Fort Gay PK-8D-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Tolsia High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.7 mi

District: Wayne County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25514These 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.140
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.5.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,586
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,086
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,485
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

285 Palace 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 89% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Fort Gay 25514
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Fort Gay 25514
  • Older than 92% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Fort Gay 25514

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

This home
$30K$372K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Fort Gay 25514.

How it measures up in Fort Gay 25514

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Gay 25514.

Estimated value$63,381
CheaperTypical $112,668Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$34
CheaperTypical $79Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,875 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,376 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 1.44 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 285 Palace St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Gay 25514Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$63,38122% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$345% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,875 ft²75% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac16% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than192012% of homes8% of homes

About 285 Palace St

How much is 285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV is $63,381 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $58,666 to $68,096. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV?

285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,875 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV built?

285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV?

285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV is assigned to Fort Gay PK-8 (elementary), rated D-; Tolsia 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 285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV compare to other homes in Fort Gay 25514?

Among the 1,405 homes in Fort Gay 25514, it is worth more than 22% of them ($63,381 against a typical $112,668), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($34 against a typical $79), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,875 ft² against a typical 1,376 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 1.44 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1920 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 11% 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 285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Palace St, Fort Gay, WV was $103. The county assessed it at $26,580.

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