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$128,264$64 / 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 79How 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
Last sold for $90,000 on Jan 16, 2025

78 E WALNUT ST

RICHWOOD, WV 26261
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,992 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.
1900
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

$128K
$101K low$156K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Jan 16, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$27,264
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$21,811
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.84%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$101,000
SOCIETY MORTGAGE · P · recorded Jan 16, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$642 (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.$47,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,220
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,800

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
CountyNICHOLAS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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
Cherry River Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Richwood Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Richwood High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.1 mi

District: Nicholas County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26261These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.75%
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.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,621
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,932
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,831
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.44%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

78 E Walnut 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 more than 90% of homes in Richwood 26261
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Richwood 26261
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Richwood 26261
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Nicholas County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Nicholas County

What homes are worth in Richwood 26261

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

This home
$15K$233K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Richwood 26261.

How it measures up in Richwood 26261

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richwood 26261.

Estimated value$128,264
CheaperTypical $47,760Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$64
CheaperTypical $41Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,992 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,252 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 78 E Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichwood 26261Nicholas County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,26490% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6479% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,992 ft²87% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac30% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than19006% of homes3% of homes

About 78 E Walnut St

How much is 78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV is $128,264 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $100,889 to $155,639. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV last sell?

78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV last sold on Jan 16, 2025 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV?

78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,992 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV built?

78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV?

78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV is assigned to Cherry River Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Richwood Middle School (middle), rated C; Richwood High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Nicholas County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV compare to other homes in Richwood 26261?

Among the 1,346 homes in Richwood 26261, it is worth more than 90% of them ($128,264 against a typical $47,760), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($64 against a typical $41), it is bigger than 87% of them (1,992 ft² against a typical 1,252 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Nicholas County, it is worth more than 46% 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 78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 E Walnut St, Richwood, WV was $642. The county assessed it at $47,280.

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