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$111,177$80 / 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 72How 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
Last sold for $50,000 on Mar 11, 2016

5 FOREST AVE

WHEELING, WV 26003
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,386 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$111K
$80K low$143K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Mar 11, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$960 (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.$64,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$107,300

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
CountyOhio
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.Porch · 160 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.

M
Bridge Street Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Elm Grove Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Wheeling Park High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Ohio County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26003These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,979
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.437 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,624
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,346
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

5 Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Elm Grove
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Elm Grove
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Wheeling 26003

What homes are worth in Wheeling 26003

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

This home
$27K$558K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Wheeling 26003.

How it measures up in Wheeling 26003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wheeling 26003.

Estimated value$111,177
CheaperTypical $148,195Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$80
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,386 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 5 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElm GroveWheeling 26003
Estimated valuepricier than$111,17733% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8029% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,386 ft²55% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac34% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than193039% of homes43% of homes

About 5 Forest Ave

How much is 5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV is $111,177 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $79,806 to $142,548. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV last sell?

5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV last sold on Mar 11, 2016 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV?

5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,386 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV built?

5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV?

5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV is assigned to Bridge Street Middle School (middle), rated B+; Elm Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Wheeling Park High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Ohio County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV compare to other homes in Wheeling 26003?

Among the 16,220 homes in Wheeling 26003, it is worth more than 33% of them ($111,177 against a typical $148,195), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($80 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,386 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1930 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forest Ave, Wheeling, WV was $960. The county assessed it at $64,380.

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