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$128,519$79 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

5296 RUTLEDGE RD

CHARLESTON, WV 25311
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,620 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.
3.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
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

$129K
$93K low$164K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$905 (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.$71,820 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,140
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$119,700

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.58
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
78
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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.Ranch
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.81
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.

H
Capital High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
E
Ruffner Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.8 mi
M
West Side Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.0 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25311These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,596
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.333 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,129
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,066
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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.45%

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How this home compares

5296 Rutledge 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Charleston 25311
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Charleston 25311

What homes are worth in Charleston 25311

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

This home
$47K$660K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Charleston 25311.

How it measures up in Charleston 25311

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 25311.

Estimated value$128,519
CheaperTypical $160,919Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,533 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size3.81 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 5296 Rutledge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 25311Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,51937% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7918% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,620 ft²53% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.81 ac94% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than195954% of homes57% of homes

About 5296 Rutledge Rd

How much is 5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV is $128,519 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $93,177 to $163,861. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV?

5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,620 square feet of living space and a 3.81-acre lot.

When was 5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV built?

5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV?

5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV is assigned to Capital High School (high), rated D+; Ruffner Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; West Side Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Kanawha County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25311?

Among the 3,434 homes in Charleston 25311, it is worth more than 37% of them ($128,519 against a typical $160,919), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($79 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,620 ft² against a typical 1,533 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (3.81 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1959 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 38% 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 5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5296 Rutledge Rd, Charleston, WV was $905. The county assessed it at $71,820.

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