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$104,079$53 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

970 RIVER RD

WALTON, WV 25286
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,967 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.
2.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$104K
$91K low$117K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$104,079
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$83,263

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$250 (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.$48,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,140
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,800

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyRoane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.02
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 112 ft²

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

E
Walton Elementary/Middle SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Roane County High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.6 mi

District: Roane County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25286These 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.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,351
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,696
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,779
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

970 River 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Roane County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Walton 25286
  • Older than 75% of homes in Roane County

What homes are worth in Walton 25286

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

This home
$30K$408K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Walton 25286.

How it measures up in Walton 25286

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Walton 25286.

Estimated value$104,079
CheaperTypical $120,685Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$53
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,967 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,348 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size2.02 ac
SmallerTypical 2.99 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 970 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWalton 25286Roane County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,07942% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5312% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,967 ft²82% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.02 ac45% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than193526% of homes25% of homes

About 970 River Rd

How much is 970 River Rd, Walton, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 River Rd, Walton, WV is $104,079 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $91,306 to $116,852. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 970 River Rd, Walton, WV?

970 River Rd, Walton, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,967 square feet of living space and a 2.02-acre lot.

When was 970 River Rd, Walton, WV built?

970 River Rd, Walton, WV was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 970 River Rd, Walton, WV?

970 River Rd, Walton, WV is assigned to Walton Elementary/Middle School (elementary), rated B-; Roane County High School (high), rated F. All sit in Roane County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 970 River Rd, Walton, WV compare to other homes in Walton 25286?

Among the 736 homes in Walton 25286, it is worth more than 42% of them ($104,079 against a typical $120,685), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($53 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,967 ft² against a typical 1,348 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (2.02 ac against a typical 2.99 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1935 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Roane County, it is worth more than 36% 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 970 River Rd, Walton, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 River Rd, Walton, WV was $250. The county assessed it at $48,480.

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