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$30,264$43 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

978 GAINES RD

ROCK CAVE, WV 26234
1
Beds
0
Baths
704 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$30K
$25K low$36K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$116 (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.$17,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$28,500

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.160 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.Tlog Home
CountyUpshur
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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

Neighborhood · ZIP 26234These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,536
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.$42,921
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,533
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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 Gaines 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Rock Cave 26234
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Rock Cave 26234
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Upshur County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Rock Cave 26234
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Rock Cave 26234

What homes are worth in Rock Cave 26234

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

This home
$33K$410K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Rock Cave 26234.

How it measures up in Rock Cave 26234

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Cave 26234.

Estimated value$30,264
CheaperTypical $139,241Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$43
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 978 Gaines Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRock Cave 26234Upshur County
Estimated valuepricier than$30,264almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than704 ft²11% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac6% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than199273% of homes72% of homes

About 978 Gaines Rd

How much is 978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV is $30,264 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $24,734 to $35,794. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV last sell?

978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV last sold on Apr 14, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV?

978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV has 1 bedrooms, 704 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV built?

978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a tlog home home. The building has 1 story.

How does 978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV compare to other homes in Rock Cave 26234?

Among the 660 homes in Rock Cave 26234, it is worth more than almost none of them ($30,264 against a typical $139,241), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($43 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 11% of them (704 ft² against a typical 1,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1992 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Upshur County, it is worth more than almost no 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 978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 978 Gaines Rd, Rock Cave, WV was $116. The county assessed it at $17,100.

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