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$49,107$50 / 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 77How 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
Last sold for $15,000 on Apr 18, 2023

542 LOCUST ST

NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155
3
Beds
1
Baths
988 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.
0.1 ac
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
$38K low$60K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Apr 18, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$169 (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.$6,060 (2025)
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.$2,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWetzel
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Magnolia High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
New Martinsville SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Wetzel County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26155These 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.134
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 100.31

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.6,773
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.116 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,534
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,079
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

542 Locust 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 94% of homes in New Martinsville 26155
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in New Martinsville 26155
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in New Martinsville 26155
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in New Martinsville 26155
  • Older than 85% of homes in New Martinsville 26155

What homes are worth in New Martinsville 26155

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

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$37K$363K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in New Martinsville 26155.

How it measures up in New Martinsville 26155

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Martinsville 26155.

Estimated value$49,107
CheaperTypical $143,362Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$50
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 542 Locust St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Martinsville 26155Wetzel County
Estimated valuepricier than$49,1076% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5010% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²12% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac10% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than190015% of homes20% of homes

About 542 Locust St

How much is 542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV is $49,107 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $37,940 to $60,274. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV last sell?

542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV last sold on Apr 18, 2023 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV?

542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV built?

542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV?

542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV is assigned to Magnolia High School (high), rated D+; New Martinsville School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Wetzel County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV compare to other homes in New Martinsville 26155?

Among the 3,708 homes in New Martinsville 26155, it is worth more than 6% of them ($49,107 against a typical $143,362), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($50 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 12% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Wetzel County, it is worth more than 12% 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 542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Locust St, New Martinsville, WV was $169. The county assessed it at $6,060.

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