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$113,014$98 / 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 74How 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

8900 MEATHOUSE FORK RD

SALEM, WV 26426
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,152 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.
5.88 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
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

$113K
$84K low$142K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$289 (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.$44,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,000

Climate Risk

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
CountyDODDRIDGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.88
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.

M
Doddridge County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.2 mi
E
Doddridge County Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 10.3 mi
H
Doddridge County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.6 mi

District: Doddridge County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26426These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.84%
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.10%
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.5,377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,273
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,726
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

8900 Meathouse Fork Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Salem 26426
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Salem 26426
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Salem 26426

What homes are worth in Salem 26426

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

This home
$28K$378K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Salem 26426.

How it measures up in Salem 26426

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 26426.

Estimated value$113,014
CheaperTypical $126,492Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$98
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size5.88 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 26426Doddridge County
Estimated valuepricier than$113,01445% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9853% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²32% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.88 ac75% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than199885% of homes84% of homes

About 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd

How much is 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV is $113,014 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $84,105 to $141,923. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV last sell?

8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV?

8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 5.88-acre lot.

When was 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV built?

8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV?

8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV is assigned to Doddridge County Middle School (middle), rated C+; Doddridge County Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Doddridge County High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Doddridge County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV compare to other homes in Salem 26426?

Among the 2,877 homes in Salem 26426, it is worth more than 45% of them ($113,014 against a typical $126,492), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($98 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (5.88 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1998 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Doddridge County, it is worth more than 48% 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 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8900 Meathouse Fork Rd, Salem, WV was $289. The county assessed it at $44,400.

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