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$143,694$102 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

97 CARTER ST

RIPLEY, WV 25271
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,406 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$144K
$131K low$156K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$295 (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.$39,780 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$66,300

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.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
85
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
16
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

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
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (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

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

E
Ripley Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Ripley High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Ripley Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Jackson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25271These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.93 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,777
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

97 Carter 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 75% of homes in Ripley 25271
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Ripley 25271
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Jackson County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Ripley 25271

What homes are worth in Ripley 25271

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

This home
$61K$558K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Ripley 25271.

How it measures up in Ripley 25271

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ripley 25271.

Estimated value$143,694
CheaperTypical $200,472Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $125Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,406 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,612 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 97 Carter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRipley 25271Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$143,69425% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10223% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,406 ft²38% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac11% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than196032% of homes34% of homes

About 97 Carter St

How much is 97 Carter St, Ripley, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 97 Carter St, Ripley, WV is $143,694 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $131,332 to $156,056. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 97 Carter St, Ripley, WV last sell?

97 Carter St, Ripley, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 97 Carter St, Ripley, WV?

97 Carter St, Ripley, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,406 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 97 Carter St, Ripley, WV built?

97 Carter St, Ripley, WV was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 97 Carter St, Ripley, WV?

97 Carter St, Ripley, WV is assigned to Ripley Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Ripley High School (high), rated B-; Ripley Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Jackson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 97 Carter St, Ripley, WV compare to other homes in Ripley 25271?

Among the 3,205 homes in Ripley 25271, it is worth more than 25% of them ($143,694 against a typical $200,472), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($102 against a typical $125), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,406 ft² against a typical 1,612 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1960 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 29% 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 97 Carter St, Ripley, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Carter St, Ripley, WV was $295. The county assessed it at $39,780.

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