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Last sold for $60,000 on Nov 16, 2020

8697 HORNET HWY

LITTLETON, WV 26581
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,400 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.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Nov 16, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$271 (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.$23,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$39,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.61
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
26
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.66
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

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

E
Long Drain SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Hundred High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Wetzel County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26581These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,658
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,106
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.40%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8697 Hornet Hwy 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 69% of homes in Littleton 26581
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Wetzel County

How it measures up in Littleton 26581

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Littleton 26581.

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,284 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 2.47 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 8697 Hornet Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLittleton 26581Wetzel County
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²56% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac31% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than198069% of homes77% of homes

About 8697 Hornet Hwy

When did 8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV last sell?

8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV last sold on Nov 16, 2020 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV?

8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 0.66-acre lot.

When was 8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV built?

8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV?

8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV is assigned to Long Drain School (elementary), rated C+; Hundred High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Wetzel County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV compare to other homes in Littleton 26581?

Among the 554 homes in Littleton 26581, it is bigger than 56% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,284 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 2.47 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1980 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8697 Hornet Hwy, Littleton, WV was $271. The county assessed it at $23,580.

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