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$151,680$79 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $125,000 on Jan 24, 2023

985 RIVERSIDE DR

WELCH, WV 24801
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,922 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.
0.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

$152K
$140K low$164K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Jan 24, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,094 (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.$72,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,500

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.197 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.Cape Cod
CountyMcDowell
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.72
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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(1)

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
Mount View High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 2.4 mi
E
Welch Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.7 mi

District: McDowell County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 24801These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,166
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.49 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$31,390
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$40,105
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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.43%

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

985 Riverside Dr 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 most valuable homes in McDowell County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Welch 24801
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in McDowell County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Welch 24801
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Welch 24801

What homes are worth in Welch 24801

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

This home
$16K$119K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Welch 24801.

How it measures up in Welch 24801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Welch 24801.

Estimated value$151,680
CheaperTypical $37,171Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $31Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,922 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.72 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 985 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWelch 24801McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$151,680almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7998% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,922 ft²86% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.72 ac90% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than195688% of homes81% of homes

About 985 Riverside Dr

How much is 985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV is $151,680 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $139,758 to $163,602. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV last sell?

985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV last sold on Jan 24, 2023 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV?

985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,922 square feet of living space and a 0.72-acre lot.

When was 985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV built?

985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV?

985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV is assigned to Mount View High School (middle), rated D; Welch Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in McDowell County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV compare to other homes in Welch 24801?

Among the 2,093 homes in Welch 24801, it is worth more than almost all of them ($151,680 against a typical $37,171), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($79 against a typical $31), it is bigger than 86% of them (1,922 ft² against a typical 1,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.72 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1956 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than almost all 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 985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV was $1,094. The county assessed it at $72,300.

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