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CO ROAD 17

PETROLEUM, WV 26161
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,042 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.
69.7 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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$689 (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.$61,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,210
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,100

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
CountyRitchie
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.69.70
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Smithville Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 7.9 mi
M
Ritchie County Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 11.8 mi
H
Ritchie County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi

District: Ritchie County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26161These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.541
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,075
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,130
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

Co Road 17 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.

  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Ritchie County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Ritchie County

How it measures up in Petroleum 26161

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Petroleum 26161.

Living area1,042 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,208 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size69.7 ac
SmallerTypical 3.43 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How Co Road 17 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePetroleum 26161Ritchie County
Living areabigger than1,042 ft²39% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than69.7 ac92% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than194050% of homes48% of homes

About Co Road 17

How big is Co Road 17, Petroleum, WV?

Co Road 17, Petroleum, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,042 square feet of living space and a 69.70-acre lot.

When was Co Road 17, Petroleum, WV built?

Co Road 17, Petroleum, WV was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Co Road 17, Petroleum, WV?

Co Road 17, Petroleum, WV is assigned to Smithville Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Ritchie County Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ritchie County High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Ritchie County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Co Road 17, Petroleum, WV compare to other homes in Petroleum 26161?

Among the 205 homes in Petroleum 26161, it is bigger than 39% of them (1,042 ft² against a typical 1,208 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (69.7 ac against a typical 3.43 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Co Road 17, Petroleum, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Co Road 17, Petroleum, WV was $689. The county assessed it at $61,800.

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