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$213,635$234 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $210,000 on Feb 27, 2024

503 N PRESTON ST

RANSON, WV 25438
2
Beds
1
Baths
912 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$214K
$192K low$235K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$210,000 · Feb 27, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,495 (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.$106,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$106,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$178,100

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
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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

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.

E
Ranson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
M
Wildwood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 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

503 N Preston 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 95% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Ranson 25438
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Older than 94% 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.

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$156K$575K

This home is worth more than 11% 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$213,635
CheaperTypical $305,795Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$234
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,695 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 503 N Preston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRanson 25438Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$213,63511% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23486% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than912 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac37% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than19356% of homes9% of homes

About 503 N Preston St

How much is 503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV is $213,635 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $191,855 to $235,415. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV last sell?

503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV last sold on Feb 27, 2024 for $210,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV?

503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 912 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV built?

503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV?

503 N Preston St, 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 503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV compare to other homes in Ranson 25438?

Among the 2,970 homes in Ranson 25438, it is worth more than 11% of them ($213,635 against a typical $305,795), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($234 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 5% of them (912 ft² against a typical 1,695 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1935 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 5% 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 503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 503 N Preston St, Ranson, WV was $1,495. The county assessed it at $106,800.

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