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$232,700$198 / 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 93How 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

979 BAKERS RIDGE RD

MORGANTOWN, WV 26508
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,176 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$233K
$217K low$248K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$566 (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.$73,020 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,700

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.2 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMonongalia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
North Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Suncrest Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Morgantown High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 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

979 Bakers Ridge 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.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in Morgantown 26508
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Monongalia County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Morgantown 26508
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Monongalia County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Morgantown 26508

What homes are worth in Morgantown 26508

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

This home
$127K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Morgantown 26508.

How it measures up in Morgantown 26508

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

Estimated value$232,700
CheaperTypical $342,881Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 979 Bakers Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorgantown 26508Monongalia County
Estimated valuepricier than$232,70019% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19874% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²14% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac72% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than197017% of homes39% of homes

About 979 Bakers Ridge Rd

How much is 979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV is $232,700 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $216,964 to $248,436. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV last sell?

979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV last sold on Aug 21, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV?

979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV built?

979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV?

979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV is assigned to North Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Suncrest Middle School (middle), rated A; 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 979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV compare to other homes in Morgantown 26508?

Among the 14,080 homes in Morgantown 26508, it is worth more than 19% of them ($232,700 against a typical $342,881), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($198 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1970 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Monongalia County, it is worth more than 34% 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 979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV was $566. The county assessed it at $73,020.

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