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$210,802$121 / 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 90How 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

79 E BENJAMIN DR

NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,744 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
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

$211K
$189K low$232K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$958 (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.$88,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,780
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$75,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,600

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
CountyWetzel
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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
New Martinsville SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Magnolia High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Wetzel County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26155These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,773
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.116 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,534
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,079
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

79 E Benjamin Dr 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 89% of homes in Wetzel County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Wetzel County
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Wetzel County

What homes are worth in New Martinsville 26155

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

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$35K$371K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in New Martinsville 26155.

How it measures up in New Martinsville 26155

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Martinsville 26155.

Estimated value$210,802
CheaperTypical $140,485Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,744 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 79 E Benjamin Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Martinsville 26155Wetzel County
Estimated valuepricier than$210,80281% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12178% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,744 ft²65% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac41% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than195951% of homes55% of homes

About 79 E Benjamin Dr

How much is 79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV is $210,802 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $189,366 to $232,238. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV?

79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,744 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV built?

79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV?

79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV is assigned to New Martinsville School (elementary), rated B; Magnolia High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Wetzel County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV compare to other homes in New Martinsville 26155?

Among the 3,708 homes in New Martinsville 26155, it is worth more than 81% of them ($210,802 against a typical $140,485), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($121 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,744 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1959 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Wetzel County, it is worth more than 89% 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 79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV was $958. The county assessed it at $88,560.

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