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Last sold for $5,829 on Oct 15, 2004

488 MORREL HOLW

PHILIPPI, WV 26416
2
Beds
1
Baths
1.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,829 · Oct 15, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$100 (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.$15,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$25,200

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.38
1
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.
75
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyBarbour
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.30
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
Philippi Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.0 mi
M
Philippi Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Philip Barbour High School ComplexD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Barbour County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26416These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,255
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,254
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,827
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

488 Morrel Holw 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.

  • Newer than 82% of homes in Philippi 26416

How it measures up in Philippi 26416

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philippi 26416.

Lot size1.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 488 Morrel Holw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhilippi 26416Barbour County
Lot sizebigger than1.3 ac57% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than199882% of homes79% of homes

About 488 Morrel Holw

When did 488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV last sell?

488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV last sold on Oct 15, 2004 for $5,829, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV?

488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and a 1.30-acre lot.

When was 488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV built?

488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV?

488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV is assigned to Philippi Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Philippi Middle School (middle), rated F; Philip Barbour High School Complex (high), rated D. All sit in Barbour County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV compare to other homes in Philippi 26416?

Among the 3,122 homes in Philippi 26416, its lot is bigger than 57% of them (1.3 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1998 against a typical 1971). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Morrel Holw, Philippi, WV was $100. The county assessed it at $15,120.

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