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$47,551$44 / 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 89How 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 $4,500 on Oct 10, 2012

505 MERRILL AVE

RIVESVILLE, WV 26588
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,086 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
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

$48K
$42K low$53K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$4,500 · Oct 10, 2012
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.$47,551
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$38,041

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$201 (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.$6,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$11,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMarion
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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.

E
Rivesville Elementary/Middle SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Fairmont Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi

District: Marion County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26588These 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.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,221
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.106 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,082
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,418
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.40%

Ownership

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

505 Merrill 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Rivesville 26588
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Rivesville 26588
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Rivesville 26588
  • Older than 67% of homes in Marion County

What homes are worth in Rivesville 26588

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

This home
$49K$438K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Rivesville 26588.

How it measures up in Rivesville 26588

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rivesville 26588.

Estimated value$47,551
CheaperTypical $151,499Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$44
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,388 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 505 Merrill Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRivesville 26588Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$47,551almost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$442% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,086 ft²29% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac6% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192534% of homes33% of homes

About 505 Merrill Ave

How much is 505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV is $47,551 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $42,443 to $52,659. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV last sell?

505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV last sold on Oct 10, 2012 for $4,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV?

505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,086 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV built?

505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV?

505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV is assigned to Rivesville Elementary/Middle School (elementary), rated B+; Fairmont Senior High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Marion County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV compare to other homes in Rivesville 26588?

Among the 1,367 homes in Rivesville 26588, it is worth more than almost none of them ($47,551 against a typical $151,499), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($44 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,086 ft² against a typical 1,388 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1925 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 2% 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 505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Merrill Ave, Rivesville, WV was $201. The county assessed it at $6,720.

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