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Last sold for $256,280 on Apr 1, 2023

782 CORNWELL RD

THORNTON, WV 26440
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,710 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.
93.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$256,280 · Apr 1, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$948 (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.$123,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$107,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,000

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.14
49
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
10
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Farm (Irrigated Or Dry)
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.93.75
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
Fellowsville Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.8 mi
M
South Preston SchoolC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 7.9 mi
H
Preston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.3 mi

District: Preston 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

782 Cornwell 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Thornton 26440
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Preston County
  • Older than 73% of 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.

Living area3,710 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size93.75 ac
SmallerTypical 2.7 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 782 Cornwell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThornton 26440Preston County
Living areabigger than3,710 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than93.75 ac94% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than195527% of homes32% of homes

About 782 Cornwell Rd

When did 782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV last sell?

782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV last sold on Apr 1, 2023 for $256,280, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV?

782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,710 square feet of living space and a 93.75-acre lot.

When was 782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV built?

782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV?

782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV is assigned to Fellowsville Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; South Preston School (middle), rated C-; 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 782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV compare to other homes in Thornton 26440?

Among the 544 homes in Thornton 26440, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,710 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (93.75 ac against a typical 2.7 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1955 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 782 Cornwell Rd, Thornton, WV was $948. The county assessed it at $123,000.

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