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Last sold for $8,240,000 on Feb 6, 2026

CHARLES TOWN RD

RANSON, WV 25438
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,748 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.
74.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1840
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,240,000 · Feb 6, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,232 (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.$579,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$563,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$578,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$966,300

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.12 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.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyJEFFERSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.74.46
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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(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 Jefferson Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Shepherdstown Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25438These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.6,863
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.675 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,875
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,646
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

Charles Town 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 largest lots in Ranson 25438
  • Among the oldest homes in Ranson 25438

How it measures up in Ranson 25438

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ranson 25438.

Living area1,748 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,694 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size74.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1840
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How Charles Town Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRanson 25438Jefferson County
Living areabigger than1,748 ft²55% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than74.46 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than1840almost no homesalmost no homes

About Charles Town Rd

When did Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV last sell?

Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV last sold on Feb 6, 2026 for $8,240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV?

Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,748 square feet of living space and a 74.46-acre lot.

When was Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV built?

Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV was built in 1840, making it 186 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV?

Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV is assigned to North Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Jefferson High School (high), rated B+; Shepherdstown Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV compare to other homes in Ranson 25438?

Among the 2,970 homes in Ranson 25438, it is bigger than 55% of them (1,748 ft² against a typical 1,694 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (74.46 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1840 against a typical 2002). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Charles Town Rd, Ranson, WV was $16,232. The county assessed it at $579,800.

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