Single Family ResidenceResidential
79 RURAL LN
CHESTER, WV 26034
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,270 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.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$201 (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.$14,880 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,800
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.Ranch
CountyHANCOCK
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Neighborhood · ZIP 26034These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27
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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,103
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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 Rural Ln 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Hancock County
- Newer than 66% of homes in Chester 26034
How it measures up in Chester 26034
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 26034.
Living area1,270 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 45% of homes nearby
Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger
Bigger than 26% of homes nearby
Year built1960
OlderTypical 1949Newer
Newer than 66% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Chester 26034 | Hancock County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,270 ft² | 45% of homes | 42% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.11 ac | 26% of homes | 17% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1960 | 66% of homes | 64% of homes |
About 79 Rural Ln
When did 79 Rural Ln, Chester, WV last sell?
79 Rural Ln, Chester, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 79 Rural Ln, Chester, WV?
79 Rural Ln, Chester, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,270 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.
When was 79 Rural Ln, Chester, WV built?
79 Rural Ln, Chester, WV was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.
How does 79 Rural Ln, Chester, WV compare to other homes in Chester 26034?
Among the 2,159 homes in Chester 26034, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,270 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1960 against a typical 1949). 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 Rural Ln, Chester, WV?
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Rural Ln, Chester, WV was $201. The county assessed it at $14,880.
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- 79 Rural Ln39 ft · 0.11 ac · Sold Jan 1900
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