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$115,746$134 / 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 88How 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 $75,000 on May 26, 2021

696 SHORT DR

CHARLESTON, WV 25311
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$116K
$101K low$130K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · May 26, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,570 (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.$48,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,300

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.Ranch
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
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
Ruffner Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Capital High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
West Side Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25311These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,596
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.333 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,129
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,066
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

696 Short Dr 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 77% of homes in Oakridge / Greenbrier
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Kanawha County

What homes are worth in Charleston 25311

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

This home
$47K$652K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Charleston 25311.

How it measures up in Charleston 25311

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 25311.

Estimated value$115,746
CheaperTypical $169,491Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 696 Short Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOakridge / GreenbrierCharleston 25311Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$115,74623% of homes29% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13461% of homes65% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²11% of homes14% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac41% of homes47% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than195643% of homes52% of homes54% of homes

About 696 Short Dr

How much is 696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV is $115,746 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $101,319 to $130,173. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV last sell?

696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV last sold on May 26, 2021 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV?

696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV built?

696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV?

696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV is assigned to Ruffner Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Capital High School (high), rated D+; West Side Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Kanawha County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25311?

Among the 3,435 homes in Charleston 25311, it is worth more than 29% of them ($115,746 against a typical $169,491), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($134 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 14% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1956 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 29% 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 696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 696 Short Dr, Charleston, WV was $1,570. The county assessed it at $48,780.

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