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Last sold for $16,000 on Jun 21, 2024

978 ASHTON PL

MORGANTOWN, WV 26508
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,096 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.
3,398 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,000 · Jun 21, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$313 (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.$14,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyMONONGALIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
South Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
E
Mountainview Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.9 mi
H
Morgantown High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Monongalia School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26508These 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.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,632
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.295 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,360
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

978 Ashton Pl 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.

  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Monongalia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Morgantown 26508
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Monongalia County

How it measures up in Morgantown 26508

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Morgantown 26508.

Living area2,096 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,946 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size3,398 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 978 Ashton Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorgantown 26508Monongalia County
Living areabigger than2,096 ft²56% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,398 ft²11% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than200256% of homes70% of homes

About 978 Ashton Pl

When did 978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV last sell?

978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV last sold on Jun 21, 2024 for $16,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV?

978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,096 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV built?

978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV?

978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV is assigned to South Middle School (middle), rated A-; Mountainview Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Morgantown High School (high), rated B. All sit in Monongalia School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV compare to other homes in Morgantown 26508?

Among the 14,080 homes in Morgantown 26508, it is bigger than 56% of them (2,096 ft² against a typical 1,946 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (3,398 ft² against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (2002 against a typical 1998). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 978 Ashton Pl, Morgantown, WV was $313. The county assessed it at $14,640.

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