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$85,690$82 / 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 52How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

45 ELM ST

CHESTER, WV 26034
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,040 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.
0.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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.

Valuation

$86K
$44K low$127K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$299 (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.$1,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$43,700

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
CountyHancock
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.75
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 50 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 26034These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,103
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

45 Elm 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Hancock County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Hancock County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Chester 26034

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

This home
$43K$413K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Chester 26034.

How it measures up in Chester 26034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 26034.

Estimated value$85,690
CheaperTypical $118,991Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$82
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 45 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 26034Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$85,69030% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8243% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²25% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.75 ac69% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195661% of homes55% of homes

About 45 Elm St

How much is 45 Elm St, Chester, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 45 Elm St, Chester, WV is $85,690 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $44,497 to $126,883. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 45 Elm St, Chester, WV?

45 Elm St, Chester, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.75-acre lot.

When was 45 Elm St, Chester, WV built?

45 Elm St, Chester, WV was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 45 Elm St, Chester, WV compare to other homes in Chester 26034?

Among the 2,159 homes in Chester 26034, it is worth more than 30% of them ($85,690 against a typical $118,991), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($82 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.75 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1956 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 23% 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 45 Elm St, Chester, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 45 Elm St, Chester, WV was $299. The county assessed it at $11,160.

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