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$131,158$89 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

53 SHORT ST

CHARLESTON, WV 25306
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,475 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$131K
$116K low$146K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$354 (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.$48,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,060
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,100

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.132 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.Split Level
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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
Malden Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Du Pont Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Riverside High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25306These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.4,680
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.124 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,877
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,286
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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 Short 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 more than 67% of homes in Charleston 25306
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Charleston 25306
  • Older than 66% of homes in Kanawha County

What homes are worth in Charleston 25306

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

This home
$44K$257K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Charleston 25306.

How it measures up in Charleston 25306

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 25306.

Estimated value$131,158
CheaperTypical $109,671Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,475 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 53 Short St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 25306Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,15867% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8952% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,475 ft²71% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac59% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than194645% of homes34% of homes

About 53 Short St

How much is 53 Short St, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Short St, Charleston, WV is $131,158 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $116,165 to $146,151. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 53 Short St, Charleston, WV?

53 Short St, Charleston, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,475 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 53 Short St, Charleston, WV built?

53 Short St, Charleston, WV was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Short St, Charleston, WV?

53 Short St, Charleston, WV is assigned to Malden Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Du Pont Middle School (middle), rated D-; Riverside High School (high), rated F. All sit in Kanawha County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Short St, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25306?

Among the 2,645 homes in Charleston 25306, it is worth more than 67% of them ($131,158 against a typical $109,671), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($89 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,475 ft² against a typical 1,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1946 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 37% 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 Short St, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Short St, Charleston, WV was $354. The county assessed it at $48,060.

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