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405 S PRESTON ST

RANSON, WV 25438
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,984 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,778 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$129,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$111,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,667

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
CountyJEFFERSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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

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.

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

E
Ranson Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
Wildwood Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25438These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,863
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.$81,875
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,646
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

405 S Preston 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.

  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Ranson 25438
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Ranson 25438

How it measures up in Ranson 25438

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ranson 25438.

Living area1,984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,692 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 405 S Preston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRanson 25438Jefferson County
Living areabigger than1,984 ft²67% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac47% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than19103% of homes7% of homes

About 405 S Preston St

When did 405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV last sell?

405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV?

405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,984 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV built?

405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV?

405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV is assigned to Ranson Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Jefferson High School (high), rated B; Wildwood Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV compare to other homes in Ranson 25438?

Among the 2,980 homes in Ranson 25438, it is bigger than 67% of them (1,984 ft² against a typical 1,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1910 against a typical 2003). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 405 S Preston St, Ranson, WV was $1,778. The county assessed it at $129,400.

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