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$43,348$46 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $34,000 on Aug 21, 2023

816 EMERSON ST

FAIRMONT, WV 26554
2
Beds
1
Baths
952 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.
1,917 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
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

$43K
$38K low$49K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$34,000 · Aug 21, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$770 (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.$25,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$43,000

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
CountyMARION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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

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.

H
Fairmont Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
West Fairmont Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Watson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.6 mi

District: Marion County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26554These 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.99
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 100.31

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.21%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,172
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.290 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,919
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,892
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

816 Emerson 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Fairmont 26554
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Fairmont 26554
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Fairmont 26554
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Fairmont 26554
  • Among the oldest homes in Fairmont 26554

What homes are worth in Fairmont 26554

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

This home
$56K$601K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Fairmont 26554.

How it measures up in Fairmont 26554

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairmont 26554.

Estimated value$43,348
CheaperTypical $205,956Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$46
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1,917 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 816 Emerson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairmont 26554Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$43,348almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$462% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than952 ft²11% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,917 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than1880almost no homes2% of homes

About 816 Emerson St

How much is 816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV is $43,348 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $37,736 to $48,960. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV last sell?

816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV last sold on Aug 21, 2023 for $34,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV?

816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 952 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV built?

816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV?

816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV is assigned to Fairmont Senior High School (high), rated B-; West Fairmont Middle School (middle), rated A-; Watson Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Marion County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV compare to other homes in Fairmont 26554?

Among the 17,085 homes in Fairmont 26554, it is worth more than almost none of them ($43,348 against a typical $205,956), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($46 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 11% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,917 ft² against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1880 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than almost no 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 816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 816 Emerson St, Fairmont, WV was $770. The county assessed it at $25,800.

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