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$135,544$145 / 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 85How 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

8 RUTH ST

PHILIPPI, WV 26416
2
Beds
1
Baths
936 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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.

Valuation

$136K
$115K low$156K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$340 (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.$57,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,220
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,300

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
CountyBarbour
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 208 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Philippi Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Philippi Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Philip Barbour High School ComplexD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi

District: Barbour County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26416These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,255
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,254
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,827
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

8 Ruth 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Philippi 26416
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Philippi 26416
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Philippi 26416

What homes are worth in Philippi 26416

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

This home
$44K$509K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Philippi 26416.

How it measures up in Philippi 26416

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philippi 26416.

Estimated value$135,544
CheaperTypical $167,412Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$145
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 8 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhilippi 26416Barbour County
Estimated valuepricier than$135,54437% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14573% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²12% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac11% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than196343% of homes43% of homes

About 8 Ruth St

How much is 8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV is $135,544 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $115,053 to $156,035. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV?

8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV built?

8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV?

8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV is assigned to Philippi Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Philippi Middle School (middle), rated D+; Philip Barbour High School Complex (high), rated D. All sit in Barbour County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV compare to other homes in Philippi 26416?

Among the 3,122 homes in Philippi 26416, it is worth more than 37% of them ($135,544 against a typical $167,412), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($145 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 12% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1963 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Barbour County, it is worth more than 40% 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 8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Ruth St, Philippi, WV was $340. The county assessed it at $57,780.

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