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Last sold for $5,000 on Jun 9, 2025

396 GAINES RD

ROCK CAVE, WV 26234
2
Beds
1
Baths
896 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.
1.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Jun 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$76 (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.$11,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$18,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.128 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

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.1.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

396 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.

  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Upshur County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Rock Cave 26234
  • Older than 65% 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.

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size1.25 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 396 Gaines Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRock Cave 26234Upshur County
Living areabigger than896 ft²20% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.25 ac32% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than196235% of homes37% of homes

About 396 Gaines Rd

When did 396 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV last sell?

396 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV last sold on Jun 9, 2025 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 396 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV?

396 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 896 square feet of living space and a 1.25-acre lot.

When was 396 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV built?

396 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 396 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV compare to other homes in Rock Cave 26234?

Among the 660 homes in Rock Cave 26234, it is bigger than 20% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (1.25 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1962 against a typical 1976). 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 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV was $76. The county assessed it at $11,160.

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