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$201,045$129 / 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 67How 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

481 MIDDLE FORK RD

BURTON, WV 26562
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,560 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.
5.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$201K
$135K low$267K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$518 (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.$48,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,800

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.Ranch
CountyMonongalia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.41
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
Mason Dixon Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 6.9 mi
M
Clay-Battelle Middle/High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 8.6 mi

District: Monongalia School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26562These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.2.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.474
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,638
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,019
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.40%

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How this home compares

481 Middle Fork 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 more than 90% of homes in Burton 26562
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Burton 26562
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Monongalia County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Burton 26562

What homes are worth in Burton 26562

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

This home
$27K$369K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Burton 26562.

How it measures up in Burton 26562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burton 26562.

Estimated value$201,045
CheaperTypical $98,155Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $70Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size5.41 ac
SmallerTypical 4.84 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 481 Middle Fork Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurton 26562Monongalia County
Estimated valuepricier than$201,04590% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12990% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²55% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.41 ac53% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than197965% of homes48% of homes

About 481 Middle Fork Rd

How much is 481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV is $201,045 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $134,907 to $267,183. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV?

481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 5.41-acre lot.

When was 481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV built?

481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV?

481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV is assigned to Mason Dixon Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Clay-Battelle Middle/High School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Monongalia School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV compare to other homes in Burton 26562?

Among the 401 homes in Burton 26562, it is worth more than 90% of them ($201,045 against a typical $98,155), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($129 against a typical $70), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (5.41 ac against a typical 4.84 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1979 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Monongalia 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 481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Middle Fork Rd, Burton, WV was $518. The county assessed it at $48,480.

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