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$131,699$96 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $48,500 on Sep 4, 2018

856 MATHEWS AVE

CHARLESTON, WV 25302
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,371 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.
4,269 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$132K
$127K low$137K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,500 · Sep 4, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$911 (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.$56,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,400

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.Cape Cod
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.

M
West Side Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Capital High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25302These 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.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.84%
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.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,773
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,118 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,751
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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How this home compares

856 Mathews Ave 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 less per square foot than 65% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Kanawha County

What homes are worth in Charleston 25302

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

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$37K$429K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Charleston 25302.

How it measures up in Charleston 25302

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 25302.

Estimated value$131,699
CheaperTypical $125,829Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,371 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size4,269 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 856 Mathews Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdgewoodCharleston 25302Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,69963% of homes53% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9662% of homes52% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,371 ft²57% of homes49% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,269 ft²27% of homes30% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than193645% of homes45% of homes19% of homes

About 856 Mathews Ave

How much is 856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV is $131,699 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $126,864 to $136,534. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV last sell?

856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV last sold on Sep 4, 2018 for $48,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV?

856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,371 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV built?

856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV?

856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV is assigned to West Side Middle School (middle), rated F; Capital High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Kanawha County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25302?

Among the 6,381 homes in Charleston 25302, it is worth more than 53% of them ($131,699 against a typical $125,829), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($96 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,371 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (4,269 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1936 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 38% 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 856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Mathews Ave, Charleston, WV was $911. The county assessed it at $56,640.

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