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$221,180$149 / 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 88How 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

501 W 3RD AVE

RANSON, WV 25438
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,488 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$221K
$195K low$248K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,407 (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.$100,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.80 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

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.Ranch
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
Ranson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi
M
Wildwood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25438These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.6,863
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.675 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,875
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,646
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

501 W 3rd 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 94% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Ranson 25438
  • Older than 86% of homes in Ranson 25438

What homes are worth in Ranson 25438

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

This home
$158K$571K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Ranson 25438.

How it measures up in Ranson 25438

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ranson 25438.

Estimated value$221,180
CheaperTypical $305,717Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$149
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,700 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 501 W 3rd Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRanson 25438Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$221,18013% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14920% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,488 ft²38% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac77% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than196014% of homes15% of homes

About 501 W 3rd Ave

How much is 501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV is $221,180 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $194,651 to $247,709. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV?

501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,488 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV built?

501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV?

501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV is assigned to Ranson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Jefferson High School (high), rated B+; Wildwood Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV compare to other homes in Ranson 25438?

Among the 2,970 homes in Ranson 25438, it is worth more than 13% of them ($221,180 against a typical $305,717), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($149 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,488 ft² against a typical 1,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1960 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 6% 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 501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 W 3rd Ave, Ranson, WV was $1,407. The county assessed it at $100,500.

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