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$50,658$60 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $29,900 on Sep 19, 2002

908 MEL ST

CHARLESTON, WV 25387
3
Beds
1
Baths
850 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.
2,788 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$51K
$43K low$58K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$29,900 · Sep 19, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$412 (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.$25,620 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,700

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
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes

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 SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Capital High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25387These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,543
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.673 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,647
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,200
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

908 Mel 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Kanawha County

What homes are worth in Charleston 25387

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

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$21K$223K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Charleston 25387.

How it measures up in Charleston 25387

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 25387.

Estimated value$50,658
CheaperTypical $72,794Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $66Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,070 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size2,788 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 908 Mel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdgewoodCharleston 25387Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,65813% of homes23% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6020% of homes39% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than850 ft²16% of homes20% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,788 ft²9% of homes9% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than192015% of homes19% of homes8% of homes

About 908 Mel St

How much is 908 Mel St, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 908 Mel St, Charleston, WV is $50,658 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $42,864 to $58,452. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 908 Mel St, Charleston, WV last sell?

908 Mel St, Charleston, WV last sold on Sep 19, 2002 for $29,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 908 Mel St, Charleston, WV?

908 Mel St, Charleston, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 850 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 908 Mel St, Charleston, WV built?

908 Mel St, Charleston, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 908 Mel St, Charleston, WV?

908 Mel St, Charleston, WV is assigned to West Side Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 908 Mel St, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25387?

Among the 2,232 homes in Charleston 25387, it is worth more than 23% of them ($50,658 against a typical $72,794), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($60 against a typical $66), it is bigger than 20% of them (850 ft² against a typical 1,070 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (2,788 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 3% 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 908 Mel St, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 908 Mel St, Charleston, WV was $412. The county assessed it at $25,620.

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