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421 W 5TH AVE

RANSON, WV 25438
3
Beds
1
Baths
720 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.$1,288 (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.$46,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,800

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.51 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.Residential - Vacant Land
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.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 400 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
M
Wildwood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.7 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

421 W 5th Ave 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Ranson 25438
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Older than 84% 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 area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,692 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 421 W 5th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRanson 25438Jefferson County
Living areabigger than720 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac65% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than196516% of homes18% of homes

About 421 W 5th Ave

How big is 421 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV?

421 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 421 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV built?

421 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 421 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV?

421 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV is assigned to Ranson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Jefferson High School (high), rated B+; Wildwood Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 421 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV compare to other homes in Ranson 25438?

Among the 2,970 homes in Ranson 25438, it is bigger than almost none of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1965 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 421 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 421 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV was $1,288. The county assessed it at $46,000.

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