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$115,699$94 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

38 DOWDEN RD

PHILIPPI, WV 26416
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,226 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$116K
$95K low$136K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$102 (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.$35,460 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$59,100

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.0.34
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 462 ft²

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

M
Philippi Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.3 mi
E
Philippi Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.3 mi
H
Philip Barbour High School ComplexD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 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

38 Dowden 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Philippi 26416
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Philippi 26416
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% 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
$39K$478K

This home is worth more than 33% 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$115,699
CheaperTypical $155,595Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,226 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 38 Dowden Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhilippi 26416Barbour County
Estimated valuepricier than$115,69933% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9438% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,226 ft²32% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac28% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than195038% of homes38% of homes

About 38 Dowden Rd

How much is 38 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV is $115,699 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $94,966 to $136,432. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 38 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV?

38 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,226 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 38 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV built?

38 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV?

38 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV is assigned to Philippi Middle School (middle), rated F; Philippi Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 38 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV compare to other homes in Philippi 26416?

Among the 3,122 homes in Philippi 26416, it is worth more than 33% of them ($115,699 against a typical $155,595), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($94 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,226 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1950 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Barbour County, it is worth more than 36% 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 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Dowden Rd, Philippi, WV was $102. The county assessed it at $35,460.

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