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42 SOUTH ST

SALEM, WV 26426
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,970 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.
1900
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.$298 (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.$41,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.60
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 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
CountyHARRISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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
Salem Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.4 mi
M
Mountaineer Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.4 mi

District: Harrison County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26426These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,273
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,726
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

42 South 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 80% of homes in Salem 26426
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Salem 26426
  • Older than 85% of homes in Harrison County

How it measures up in Salem 26426

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 26426.

Living area1,970 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 42 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 26426Harrison County
Living areabigger than1,970 ft²80% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac11% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than190018% of homes15% of homes

About 42 South St

When did 42 South St, Salem, WV last sell?

42 South St, Salem, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 South St, Salem, WV?

42 South St, Salem, WV has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,970 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 42 South St, Salem, WV built?

42 South St, Salem, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 South St, Salem, WV?

42 South St, Salem, WV is assigned to Salem Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Liberty High School (high), rated A+; Mountaineer Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Harrison County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 South St, Salem, WV compare to other homes in Salem 26426?

Among the 2,876 homes in Salem 26426, it is bigger than 80% of them (1,970 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1900 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 South St, Salem, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 South St, Salem, WV was $298. The county assessed it at $41,580.

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