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$197,108$130 / 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 81How 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

396 FOREST CIR

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25303
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,512 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.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$197K
$161K low$234K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,019 (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.$62,340 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,900

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.Cape Cod
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
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, Basement
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
Montrose Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
South Charleston Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
South Charleston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25303These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
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.6,181
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,671 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,450
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,652
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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How this home compares

396 Forest Cir 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 more than 67% of homes in South Charleston 25303
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in South Charleston 25303
  • Older than 68% of homes in Kanawha County

What homes are worth in South Charleston 25303

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

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$62K$401K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in South Charleston 25303.

How it measures up in South Charleston 25303

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Charleston 25303.

Estimated value$197,108
CheaperTypical $163,469Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 396 Forest Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Charleston 25303Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$197,10867% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13077% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²55% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac51% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than194541% of homes32% of homes

About 396 Forest Cir

How much is 396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV is $197,108 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $160,554 to $233,662. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV?

396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,512 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV built?

396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV?

396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV is assigned to Montrose Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; South Charleston Middle School (middle), rated D+; South Charleston High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Kanawha County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV compare to other homes in South Charleston 25303?

Among the 2,955 homes in South Charleston 25303, it is worth more than 67% of them ($197,108 against a typical $163,469), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($130 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1945 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 67% 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 396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV was $1,019. The county assessed it at $62,340.

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