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$121,608$85 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

656 JAMES ST

NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,424 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
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

$122K
$97K low$146K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$886 (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.$63,420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,220
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,700

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.69 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.Conventional
CountyWetzel
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
New Martinsville SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Magnolia High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 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

656 James 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% 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.

This home
$36K$359K

This home is worth more than 38% 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$121,608
CheaperTypical $140,583Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,424 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,505 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 656 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Martinsville 26155Wetzel County
Estimated valuepricier than$121,60838% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8541% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,424 ft²44% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac10% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than195747% of homes52% of homes

About 656 James St

How much is 656 James St, New Martinsville, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 656 James St, New Martinsville, WV is $121,608 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $97,009 to $146,207. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 656 James St, New Martinsville, WV last sell?

656 James St, New Martinsville, WV last sold on Oct 17, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 656 James St, New Martinsville, WV?

656 James St, New Martinsville, WV has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,424 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 656 James St, New Martinsville, WV built?

656 James St, New Martinsville, WV was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 656 James St, New Martinsville, WV?

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

How does 656 James 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 38% of them ($121,608 against a typical $140,583), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($85 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,424 ft² against a typical 1,505 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1957 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Wetzel County, it is worth more than 56% 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 656 James St, New Martinsville, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 656 James St, New Martinsville, WV was $886. The county assessed it at $63,420.

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