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$52,613$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 67How 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

297 RIDGE AVE

NEWELL, WV 26050
3
Beds
1
Baths
936 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.
3,006 ft²
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.

Valuation

$53K
$35K low$70K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$204 (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.$14,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,300

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.Conventional
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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 26050These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.1,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$28,662
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$44,960
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

297 Ridge Ave 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 91% of homes in Hancock County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Hancock County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Hancock County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Newell 26050

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

This home
$21K$180K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Newell 26050.

How it measures up in Newell 26050

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newell 26050.

Estimated value$52,613
CheaperTypical $60,304Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $49Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size3,006 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 297 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewell 26050Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$52,61338% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5664% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²20% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,006 ft²14% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than191029% of homes7% of homes

About 297 Ridge Ave

How much is 297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV is $52,613 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $35,326 to $69,900. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV last sell?

297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV?

297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV built?

297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV compare to other homes in Newell 26050?

Among the 662 homes in Newell 26050, it is worth more than 38% of them ($52,613 against a typical $60,304), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($56 against a typical $49), it is bigger than 20% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (3,006 ft² against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1910 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 9% 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 297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 297 Ridge Ave, Newell, WV was $204. The county assessed it at $14,580.

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