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$91,284$95 / 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 87How 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

398 ROCKY KNOB RD

GAY, WV 25244
2
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
1.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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

$91K
$79K low$103K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$829 (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.$66,540 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,900

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.Conventional
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.40
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes

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

M
Ripley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.8 mi
H
Ripley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi
E
Ripley Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.8 mi

District: Jackson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25244These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
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.1,092
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.26 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,841
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

398 Rocky Knob 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 90% of homes in Jackson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Jackson County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Gay 25244

What homes are worth in Gay 25244

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

This home
$36K$434K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Gay 25244.

How it measures up in Gay 25244

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gay 25244.

Estimated value$91,284
CheaperTypical $150,946Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$95
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size1.4 ac
SmallerTypical 5.09 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 398 Rocky Knob Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGay 25244Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$91,28422% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9533% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²25% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.4 ac18% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197852% of homes59% of homes

About 398 Rocky Knob Rd

How much is 398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV is $91,284 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $79,085 to $103,483. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV last sell?

398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV last sold on Aug 20, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV?

398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 1.40-acre lot.

When was 398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV built?

398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV?

398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV is assigned to Ripley Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ripley High School (high), rated A+; Ripley Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Jackson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV compare to other homes in Gay 25244?

Among the 298 homes in Gay 25244, it is worth more than 22% of them ($91,284 against a typical $150,946), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($95 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 25% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (1.4 ac against a typical 5.09 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1978 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 10% 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 398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 398 Rocky Knob Rd, Gay, WV was $829. The county assessed it at $66,540.

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