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$44,591$66 / 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
Last sold for $53,000 on Jun 21, 2024

738 WATER ST

SALEM, WV 26426
1
Beds
1
Baths
672 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$45K
$35K low$54K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$53,000 · Jun 21, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$178 (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.$15,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,300

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.Conventional
CountyHARRISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Salem Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi
M
Mountaineer Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.9 mi

District: Harrison County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26426These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.5,377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,273
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,726
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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 Water 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.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Harrison County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Harrison County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Harrison County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Harrison County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Salem 26426

What homes are worth in Salem 26426

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

This home
$28K$367K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Salem 26426.

How it measures up in Salem 26426

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 26426.

Estimated value$44,591
CheaperTypical $125,461Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area672 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,382 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 738 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 26426Harrison County
Estimated valuepricier than$44,5918% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6629% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than672 ft²3% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac40% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than192033% of homes33% of homes

About 738 Water St

How much is 738 Water St, Salem, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 738 Water St, Salem, WV is $44,591 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $34,762 to $54,420. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 738 Water St, Salem, WV last sell?

738 Water St, Salem, WV last sold on Jun 21, 2024 for $53,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 738 Water St, Salem, WV?

738 Water St, Salem, WV has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 672 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 738 Water St, Salem, WV built?

738 Water St, Salem, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 738 Water St, Salem, WV?

738 Water St, Salem, WV is assigned to Salem Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Liberty High School (high), rated A+; Mountaineer Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Harrison County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 738 Water St, Salem, WV compare to other homes in Salem 26426?

Among the 2,876 homes in Salem 26426, it is worth more than 8% of them ($44,591 against a typical $125,461), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($66 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 3% of them (672 ft² against a typical 1,382 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1920 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Harrison County, it is worth more than 4% 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 Water St, Salem, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 738 Water St, Salem, WV was $178. The county assessed it at $15,780.

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