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$270,115$322 / 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 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

BIG SPRING OF ELK

SLATYFORK, WV 26291
2
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
79.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$270K
$194K low$346K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$402 (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.$31,880 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,770
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyPocahontas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.79.52
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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.

H
Pocahontas County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.5 mi
E
Marlinton Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 14.5 mi
M
Marlinton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 16.1 mi

District: Pocahontas County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26291These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.45%
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.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.338
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$22,919
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$39,053
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

Big Spring Of Elk 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 more than 70% of homes in Pocahontas County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Pocahontas County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Pocahontas County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Slatyfork 26291
  • Older than 97% of homes in Slatyfork 26291

What homes are worth in Slatyfork 26291

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

This home
$88K$915K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Slatyfork 26291.

How it measures up in Slatyfork 26291

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Slatyfork 26291.

Estimated value$270,115
CheaperTypical $259,330Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$322
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 888 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size79.52 ac
SmallerTypical 1.58 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How Big Spring Of Elk ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSlatyfork 26291Pocahontas County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,11554% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32263% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²45% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than79.52 ac98% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than19403% of homes20% of homes

About Big Spring Of Elk

How much is Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV is $270,115 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $194,186 to $346,044. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV last sell?

Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV last sold on Apr 25, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV?

Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 79.52-acre lot.

When was Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV built?

Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV?

Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV is assigned to Pocahontas County High School (high), rated D+; Marlinton Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Marlinton Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Pocahontas County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV compare to other homes in Slatyfork 26291?

Among the 917 homes in Slatyfork 26291, it is worth more than 54% of them ($270,115 against a typical $259,330), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($322 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 45% of them (840 ft² against a typical 888 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (79.52 ac against a typical 1.58 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1940 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Pocahontas County, it is worth more than 70% 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 Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Big Spring Of Elk, Slatyfork, WV was $402. The county assessed it at $31,880.

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