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$148,040$104 / 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 49How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $77,250 on Oct 19, 2020

5 RUTH AVE

WHEELING, WV 26003
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,428 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Valuation

$148K
$73K low$223K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$77,250 · Oct 19, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$148,040
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$118,432

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$355 (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.$35,820 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$59,700

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.Cape Cod
CountyMarshall
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.

M
Sherrard Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
E
Hilltop Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.2 mi
H
John Marshall High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi

District: Marshall 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.40,992
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.$64,626
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,348
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5 Ruth 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.

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
$28K$587K

This home is worth more than 47% 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$148,040
CheaperTypical $153,606Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$104
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 5 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWheeling 26003
Estimated valuepricier than$148,04047% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10448% of homes
Living areabigger than1,428 ft²42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac42% of homes
Year builtnewer than192639% of homes

About 5 Ruth Ave

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

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Ruth Ave, Wheeling, WV is $148,040 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $72,586 to $223,494. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

5 Ruth Ave, Wheeling, WV last sold on Oct 19, 2020 for $77,250, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Ruth Ave, Wheeling, WV?

5 Ruth Ave, Wheeling, WV has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,428 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 5 Ruth Ave, Wheeling, WV built?

5 Ruth Ave, Wheeling, WV was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Ruth Ave, Wheeling, WV?

5 Ruth Ave, Wheeling, WV is assigned to Sherrard Middle School (middle), rated A-; Hilltop Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; John Marshall High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Marshall County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

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

Among the 16,221 homes in Wheeling 26003, it is worth more than 47% of them ($148,040 against a typical $153,606), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($104 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,428 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1926 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 Ruth Ave, Wheeling, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Ruth Ave, Wheeling, WV was $355. The county assessed it at $35,820.

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