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$88,042$62 / 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

38 5TH ST

MCMECHEN, WV 26040
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,414 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$88K
$76K low$101K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$493 (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.$36,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,200

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
CountyMarshall
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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

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

E
Center Mcmechen Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Sherrard Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
H
John Marshall High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Marshall County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26040These 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.173
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,794
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.675 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,073
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,078
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

38 5th 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 74% of homes in Marshall County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Marshall County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Marshall County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Marshall County

What homes are worth in McMechen 26040

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

This home
$28K$164K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in McMechen 26040.

How it measures up in McMechen 26040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in McMechen 26040.

Estimated value$88,042
CheaperTypical $76,432Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$62
CheaperTypical $61Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,414 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 38 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMcMechen 26040Marshall County
Estimated valuepricier than$88,04264% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6254% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,414 ft²56% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac63% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than190028% of homes14% of homes

About 38 5th St

How much is 38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV is $88,042 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $75,520 to $100,564. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV last sell?

38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV last sold on May 3, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV?

38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,414 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV built?

38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV?

38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV is assigned to Center Mcmechen Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Sherrard Middle School (middle), rated B-; John Marshall High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Marshall County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV compare to other homes in McMechen 26040?

Among the 816 homes in McMechen 26040, it is worth more than 64% of them ($88,042 against a typical $76,432), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($62 against a typical $61), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,414 ft² against a typical 1,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 28% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Marshall County, it is worth more than 26% 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 38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 5th St, Mcmechen, WV was $493. The county assessed it at $36,720.

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