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$97,034$56 / 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 88How 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

285 RURAL LN

CHESTER, WV 26034
3
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
1,736 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.
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$97K
$85K low$109K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$410 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$48,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,300

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.Bi-Level
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.10
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
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

Neighborhood · ZIP 26034These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,103
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

285 Rural Ln 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 72% of homes in Hancock County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Hancock County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Hancock County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Chester 26034

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

This home
$41K$431K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Chester 26034.

How it measures up in Chester 26034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 26034.

Estimated value$97,034
CheaperTypical $120,278Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,736 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,342 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 285 Rural Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 26034Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$97,03437% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5619% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,736 ft²77% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac77% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than197576% of homes81% of homes

About 285 Rural Ln

How much is 285 Rural Ln, Chester, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Rural Ln, Chester, WV is $97,034 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $85,481 to $108,587. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Rural Ln, Chester, WV last sell?

285 Rural Ln, Chester, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Rural Ln, Chester, WV?

285 Rural Ln, Chester, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,736 square feet of living space and a 1.10-acre lot.

When was 285 Rural Ln, Chester, WV built?

285 Rural Ln, Chester, WV was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 1 story.

How does 285 Rural Ln, Chester, WV compare to other homes in Chester 26034?

Among the 2,159 homes in Chester 26034, it is worth more than 37% of them ($97,034 against a typical $120,278), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($56 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,736 ft² against a typical 1,342 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1.1 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1975 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 28% 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 Rural Ln, Chester, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Rural Ln, Chester, WV was $410. The county assessed it at $48,780.

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