Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$37,665$34 / 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 78How 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

718 MAXWELL AVE

CHESTER, WV 26034
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,096 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.
2,701 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$38K
$29K low$46K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$742 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$21,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,140
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,800

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.26 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.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
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 100 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 26034These 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.133
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 100.27

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,103
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.40%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

718 Maxwell Ave 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Chester 26034
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Chester 26034
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Hancock County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Chester 26034

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

This home
$43K$416K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Chester 26034.

How it measures up in Chester 26034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 26034.

Estimated value$37,665
CheaperTypical $119,198Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$34
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,096 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size2,701 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 718 Maxwell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 26034Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$37,665almost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34almost no homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,096 ft²30% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,701 ft²6% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than191020% of homes7% of homes

About 718 Maxwell Ave

How much is 718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV is $37,665 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $29,337 to $45,993. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV last sell?

718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV?

718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,096 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV built?

718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV compare to other homes in Chester 26034?

Among the 2,159 homes in Chester 26034, it is worth more than almost none of them ($37,665 against a typical $119,198), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($34 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,096 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,701 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1910 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 3% 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 718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 718 Maxwell Ave, Chester, WV was $742. The county assessed it at $21,480.

More homes on Maxwell Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Chester 26034

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 718 Maxwell Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map