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5279 MIDDLE FORK RD

ADVENT, WV 25231
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,136 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.
83.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$865 (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.$69,420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$115,700

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.55
52
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
80
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
25
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.15 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
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.83.72
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Kenna Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.8 mi
M
Ripley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 16.0 mi
H
Ripley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 16.2 mi

District: Jackson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25231These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.0.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,285
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,173
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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.45%

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How this home compares

5279 Middle Fork 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.

  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Jackson County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Jackson County

How it measures up in Jackson County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jackson County.

Living area1,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size83.72 ac
SmallerTypical 1.11 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 5279 Middle Fork Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson County
Living areabigger than1,136 ft²21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than83.72 ac97% of homes
Year builtnewer than193012% of homes

About 5279 Middle Fork Rd

When did 5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV last sell?

5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV?

5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,136 square feet of living space and a 83.72-acre lot.

When was 5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV built?

5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV?

5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV is assigned to Kenna Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Ripley Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ripley High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Jackson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV compare to other homes in Jackson County?

Among the 11,264 homes in Jackson County, it is bigger than 21% of them (1,136 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (83.72 ac against a typical 1.11 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1930 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5279 Middle Fork Rd, Advent, WV was $865. The county assessed it at $69,420.

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