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$20,151$19 / 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 64How 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

5 W LOCUST ST

RICHWOOD, WV 26261
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,080 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.
1996
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

$20K
$13K low$27K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$31 (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.$21,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$660
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,000

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
CountyNicholas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Cherry River Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Richwood Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Richwood High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.8 mi

District: Nicholas County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26261These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,621
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,932
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,831
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.44%

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How this home compares

5 W Locust 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 97% of homes in Nicholas County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Nicholas County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Nicholas County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Nicholas County
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Richwood 26261

What homes are worth in Richwood 26261

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

This home
$11K$233K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Richwood 26261.

How it measures up in Richwood 26261

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richwood 26261.

Estimated value$20,151
CheaperTypical $35,853Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$19
CheaperTypical $31Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 5 W Locust St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichwood 26261Nicholas County
Estimated valuepricier than$20,15119% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1913% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²35% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac31% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than199692% of homes75% of homes

About 5 W Locust St

How much is 5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV is $20,151 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $12,854 to $27,448. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV?

5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV built?

5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV?

5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV is assigned to Cherry River Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Richwood Middle School (middle), rated C; Richwood High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Nicholas County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV compare to other homes in Richwood 26261?

Among the 1,346 homes in Richwood 26261, it is worth more than 19% of them ($20,151 against a typical $35,853), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($19 against a typical $31), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (1996 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Nicholas County, it is worth more than 3% 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 5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 W Locust St, Richwood, WV was $31. The county assessed it at $21,600.

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