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540 GENTEEL RIDGE RD

WELLSBURG, WV 26070
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,298 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$386 (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.$49,320 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,200

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
CountyBrooke
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
Brooke High SchoolD
Elementary · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Brooke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26070These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,028
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.207 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,833
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,978
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

540 Genteel Ridge 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Brooke County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Wellsburg 26070

How it measures up in Wellsburg 26070

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wellsburg 26070.

Living area1,298 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,421 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 540 Genteel Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellsburg 26070Brooke County
Living areabigger than1,298 ft²40% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac72% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than196669% of homes69% of homes

About 540 Genteel Ridge Rd

How big is 540 Genteel Ridge Rd, Wellsburg, WV?

540 Genteel Ridge Rd, Wellsburg, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,298 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 540 Genteel Ridge Rd, Wellsburg, WV built?

540 Genteel Ridge Rd, Wellsburg, WV was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Genteel Ridge Rd, Wellsburg, WV?

540 Genteel Ridge Rd, Wellsburg, WV is assigned to Brooke High School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Brooke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Genteel Ridge Rd, Wellsburg, WV compare to other homes in Wellsburg 26070?

Among the 3,706 homes in Wellsburg 26070, it is bigger than 40% of them (1,298 ft² against a typical 1,421 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1966 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 Genteel Ridge Rd, Wellsburg, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Genteel Ridge Rd, Wellsburg, WV was $386. The county assessed it at $49,320.

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