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$34,210$78 / 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

303 GAINES RD

ROCK CAVE, WV 26234
1
Beds
1
Baths
440 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.
7.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$34K
$29K low$39K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$106 (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.$15,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,000

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.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
18
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyUpshur
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.58
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.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 26234These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.1,536
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,921
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,533
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

303 Gaines 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Upshur County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Upshur County
  • Among the smallest homes in Upshur County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Upshur County

What homes are worth in Rock Cave 26234

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

This home
$33K$410K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Rock Cave 26234.

How it measures up in Rock Cave 26234

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Cave 26234.

Estimated value$34,210
CheaperTypical $139,241Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size7.58 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 303 Gaines Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRock Cave 26234Upshur County
Estimated valuepricier than$34,2103% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7821% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than440 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than7.58 ac65% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than197651% of homes52% of homes

About 303 Gaines Rd

How much is 303 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 303 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV is $34,210 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $29,464 to $38,956. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 303 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV?

303 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 440 square feet of living space and a 7.58-acre lot.

When was 303 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV built?

303 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 303 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV compare to other homes in Rock Cave 26234?

Among the 660 homes in Rock Cave 26234, it is worth more than 3% of them ($34,210 against a typical $139,241), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($78 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 3% of them (440 ft² against a typical 1,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (7.58 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1976 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Upshur County, it is worth more than almost no 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 303 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 303 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV was $106. The county assessed it at $15,600.

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