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$51,167$93 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

509 1ST ST

CHESTER, WV 26034
1
Beds
1
Baths
548 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.
3,746 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$51K
$43K low$60K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$96 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$3,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,000

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.97 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.Conventional
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 26034These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,103
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

509 1st 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 94% of homes in Chester 26034
  • Among the smallest homes in Hancock County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Hancock County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Chester 26034

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

This home
$43K$413K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Chester 26034.

How it measures up in Chester 26034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 26034.

Estimated value$51,167
CheaperTypical $118,991Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$93
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area548 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size3,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 509 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 26034Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$51,1676% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9351% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than548 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,746 ft²16% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than191624% of homes9% of homes

About 509 1st St

How much is 509 1st St, Chester, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 1st St, Chester, WV is $51,167 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $42,607 to $59,727. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 1st St, Chester, WV last sell?

509 1st St, Chester, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 1st St, Chester, WV?

509 1st St, Chester, WV has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 548 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 509 1st St, Chester, WV built?

509 1st St, Chester, WV was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 509 1st St, Chester, WV compare to other homes in Chester 26034?

Among the 2,159 homes in Chester 26034, it is worth more than 6% of them ($51,167 against a typical $118,991), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($93 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 2% of them (548 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (3,746 ft² against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1916 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 8% 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 509 1st St, Chester, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 509 1st St, Chester, WV was $96. The county assessed it at $3,000.

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