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$48,868$41 / 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 62How 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

53 GAINES ST

MONTGOMERY, WV 25136
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,202 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.
2,744 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

$49K
$30K low$67K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,302 (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.$22,920 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,200

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.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CountyFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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

Neighborhood · ZIP 25136These 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.183
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,452
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$31,169
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$45,088
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

53 Gaines 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 96% of homes in Fayette County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Fayette County
  • Among the smallest lots in Fayette County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Fayette County

What homes are worth in Montgomery 25136

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

This home
$33K$177K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Montgomery 25136.

How it measures up in Montgomery 25136

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montgomery 25136.

Estimated value$48,868
CheaperTypical $75,054Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$41
CheaperTypical $52Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,202 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,373 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size2,744 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 53 Gaines St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontgomery 25136Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$48,86813% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4116% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,202 ft²36% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,744 ft²11% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes8% of homes

About 53 Gaines St

How much is 53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV is $48,868 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $30,426 to $67,310. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV last sell?

53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV?

53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,202 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV built?

53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV compare to other homes in Montgomery 25136?

Among the 566 homes in Montgomery 25136, it is worth more than 13% of them ($48,868 against a typical $75,054), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($41 against a typical $52), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,202 ft² against a typical 1,373 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (2,744 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1900 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than 4% 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 53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Gaines St, Montgomery, WV was $1,302. The county assessed it at $22,920.

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