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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $50,000 on Feb 26, 2021

709 1/2 SIMMS ST

CHARLESTON, WV 25302
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,240 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Feb 26, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$792 (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.$49,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,720
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.$49,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,000

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.66 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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

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

E
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
West Side Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Capital High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25302These 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.110
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.13,773
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,118 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,751
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

709 1/2 Simms 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.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in West Side
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in West Side

How it measures up in Charleston 25302

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 25302.

Living area2,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 709 1/2 Simms St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest SideCharleston 25302Kanawha County
Living areabigger than2,240 ft²93% of homes88% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac80% of homes40% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than194089% of homes55% of homes28% of homes

About 709 1/2 Simms St

When did 709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV last sell?

709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV last sold on Feb 26, 2021 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV?

709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,240 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV built?

709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV?

709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV is assigned to Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School (elementary), rated D; West Side Middle School (middle), rated D+; Capital High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Kanawha County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25302?

Among the 6,380 homes in Charleston 25302, it is bigger than 88% of them (2,240 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 709 1/2 Simms St, Charleston, WV was $792. The county assessed it at $49,200.

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