Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Rural ResidenceResidential
$202,335$143 / 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 50How 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 $1,001 on May 13, 2024

5040 POSTLETHWAIT RIDGE RD

LITTLETON, WV 26581
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,411 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.
14 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

$202K
$101K low$304K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,001 · May 13, 2024
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.$202,335
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$161,868

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$192 (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.$36,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,060
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.57
80
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
26
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.73 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWetzel
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.14.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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(3)

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
Long Drain SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 7.3 mi
H
Hundred High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi

District: Wetzel County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26581These 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.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.86%
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.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,658
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,106
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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.Yes

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

5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd 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 more than 89% of homes in Littleton 26581
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Littleton 26581
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Wetzel County

What homes are worth in Littleton 26581

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

This home
$36K$271K

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Littleton 26581.

How it measures up in Littleton 26581

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Littleton 26581.

Estimated value$202,335
CheaperTypical $104,803Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,411 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size14 ac
SmallerTypical 2.47 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLittleton 26581Wetzel County
Estimated valuepricier than$202,33589% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14388% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,411 ft²58% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than14 ac65% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than196058% of homes58% of homes

About 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd

How much is 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV is $202,335 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $100,745 to $303,925. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV last sell?

5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV last sold on May 13, 2024 for $1,001, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV?

5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,411 square feet of living space and a 14.00-acre lot.

When was 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV built?

5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV?

5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV is assigned to Long Drain School (elementary), rated C+; Hundred High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Wetzel County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV compare to other homes in Littleton 26581?

Among the 554 homes in Littleton 26581, it is worth more than 89% of them ($202,335 against a typical $104,803), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($143 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,411 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (14 ac against a typical 2.47 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1960 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Wetzel County, it is worth more than 81% 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 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd, Littleton, WV was $192. The county assessed it at $36,720.

Closest homes

More homes in Littleton 26581

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 5040 Postlethwait Ridge Rd on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map