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$144,879$71 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

298 S MAIN ST

PHILIPPI, WV 26416
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,040 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.
0.17 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$145K
$125K low$165K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,263 (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.$70,140 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,900

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
CountyBarbour
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 516 ft²

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

E
Philippi Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.5 mi
M
Philippi Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Philip Barbour High School ComplexD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Barbour County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26416These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.6,255
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,254
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,827
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

298 S Main 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Philippi 26416
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Barbour County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Philippi 26416
  • Older than 81% of homes in Philippi 26416

What homes are worth in Philippi 26416

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

This home
$41K$541K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Philippi 26416.

How it measures up in Philippi 26416

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philippi 26416.

Estimated value$144,879
CheaperTypical $154,917Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,460 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 298 S Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhilippi 26416Barbour County
Estimated valuepricier than$144,87945% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7120% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than2,040 ft²82% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac12% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than192019% of homes20% of homes

About 298 S Main St

How much is 298 S Main St, Philippi, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 298 S Main St, Philippi, WV is $144,879 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $125,128 to $164,630. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 298 S Main St, Philippi, WV?

298 S Main St, Philippi, WV has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,040 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 298 S Main St, Philippi, WV built?

298 S Main St, Philippi, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 298 S Main St, Philippi, WV?

298 S Main St, Philippi, WV is assigned to Philippi Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Philippi Middle School (middle), rated F; Philip Barbour High School Complex (high), rated D. All sit in Barbour County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 298 S Main St, Philippi, WV compare to other homes in Philippi 26416?

Among the 3,122 homes in Philippi 26416, it is worth more than 45% of them ($144,879 against a typical $154,917), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($71 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,040 ft² against a typical 1,460 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1920 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Barbour County, it is worth more than 49% 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 298 S Main St, Philippi, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 298 S Main St, Philippi, WV was $1,263. The county assessed it at $70,140.

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