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$125,808$109 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

738 STEMPLE RIDGE RD

AURORA, WV 26705
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,152 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.
140.88 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1883
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$126K
$111K low$141K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,230 (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.$159,540 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$127,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$265,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
18
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPreston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.140.88
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
Aurora SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.6 mi
H
Preston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 14.4 mi

District: Preston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26705These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,232
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,347
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

738 Stemple Ridge Rd 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 Preston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Preston County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Aurora 26705
  • Among the largest lots in Preston County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Preston County

What homes are worth in Aurora 26705

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

This home
$38K$354K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Aurora 26705.

How it measures up in Aurora 26705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Aurora 26705.

Estimated value$125,808
CheaperTypical $144,599Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,518 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size140.88 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1883
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 738 Stemple Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAurora 26705Preston County
Estimated valuepricier than$125,80837% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10960% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²21% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than140.88 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than18837% of homes3% of homes

About 738 Stemple Ridge Rd

How much is 738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV is $125,808 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $110,553 to $141,063. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV?

738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 140.88-acre lot.

When was 738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV built?

738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV was built in 1883, making it 143 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV?

738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV is assigned to Aurora School (elementary), rated B; Preston High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Preston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV compare to other homes in Aurora 26705?

Among the 509 homes in Aurora 26705, it is worth more than 37% of them ($125,808 against a typical $144,599), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($109 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,518 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (140.88 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1883 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Preston County, it is worth more than 23% 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 738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 738 Stemple Ridge Rd, Aurora, WV was $1,230. The county assessed it at $159,540.

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