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$51,523$56 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

740 SHUMAKER RIDGE RD

THORNTON, WV 26440
3
Beds
1
Baths
924 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.
1 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.
1
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

$52K
$45K low$58K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$550 (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.$25,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,000

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.
11
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyTaylor
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Anna Jarvis Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.2 mi
H
Grafton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi
M
Taylor County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 7.7 mi

District: Taylor County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26440These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,889
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,913
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,225
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

740 Shumaker 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Thornton 26440
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Thornton 26440
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Taylor County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Thornton 26440
  • Older than 78% of homes in Thornton 26440

What homes are worth in Thornton 26440

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

This home
$55K$526K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Thornton 26440.

How it measures up in Thornton 26440

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Thornton 26440.

Estimated value$51,523
CheaperTypical $205,388Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 2.77 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 740 Shumaker Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThornton 26440Taylor County
Estimated valuepricier than$51,523almost no homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$563% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²11% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac25% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than194022% of homes35% of homes

About 740 Shumaker Ridge Rd

How much is 740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV is $51,523 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $45,278 to $57,768. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV?

740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV built?

740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV?

740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV is assigned to Anna Jarvis Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Grafton High School (high), rated D-; Taylor County Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Taylor County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV compare to other homes in Thornton 26440?

Among the 544 homes in Thornton 26440, it is worth more than almost none of them ($51,523 against a typical $205,388), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($56 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 11% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (1 ac against a typical 2.77 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1940 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Taylor 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 740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Shumaker Ridge Rd, Thornton, WV was $550. The county assessed it at $25,200.

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