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$405,928$383 / 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 52How 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

HEAD OF ELK

MARLINTON, WV 24954
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,060 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.
117 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$406K
$211K low$600K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$334 (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.$53,040 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,140
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,400

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.53
56
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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.117.00
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.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Marlinton Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.7 mi
H
Pocahontas County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi
M
Marlinton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 9.1 mi

District: Pocahontas County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 24954These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
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.68%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,813
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.$37,628
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,885
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

Head 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 93% of homes in Marlinton 24954
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Marlinton 24954
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Marlinton 24954
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Marlinton 24954
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Marlinton 24954

What homes are worth in Marlinton 24954

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

This home
$53K$606K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Marlinton 24954.

How it measures up in Marlinton 24954

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marlinton 24954.

Estimated value$405,928
CheaperTypical $184,182Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$383
CheaperTypical $131Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size117 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How Head Of Elk ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarlinton 24954Pocahontas County
Estimated valuepricier than$405,92893% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38397% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,060 ft²28% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than117 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than200385% of homes83% of homes

About Head Of Elk

How much is Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV is $405,928 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $211,455 to $600,401. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV?

Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,060 square feet of living space and a 117.00-acre lot.

When was Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV built?

Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV?

Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV is assigned to Marlinton Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Pocahontas County High School (high), rated D+; 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 Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV compare to other homes in Marlinton 24954?

Among the 2,353 homes in Marlinton 24954, it is worth more than 93% of them ($405,928 against a typical $184,182), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($383 against a typical $131), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,060 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (117 ac against a typical 1.03 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2003 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Pocahontas County, it is worth more than 90% 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 Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Head Of Elk, Marlinton, WV was $334. The county assessed it at $53,040.

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