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$302,531$167 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,817 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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

$303K
$267K low$338K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$606 (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.$78,660 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,100

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.Ranch
CountyPreston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.95
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

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

E
West Preston SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Preston High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.4 mi

District: Preston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26374These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.91%
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.11%
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.1,920
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,322
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,622
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

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 78% of homes in Preston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Preston County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Preston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Independence 26374

What homes are worth in Independence 26374

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

This home
$62K$641K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Independence 26374.

How it measures up in Independence 26374

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 26374.

Estimated value$302,531
CheaperTypical $237,558Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $147Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,817 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 2.59 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 26374Preston County
Estimated valuepricier than$302,53168% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16761% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,817 ft²66% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac16% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than197542% of homes45% of homes

About

How much is , Independence, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Independence, WV is $302,531 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $266,940 to $338,122. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is , Independence, WV?

, Independence, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,817 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was , Independence, WV built?

, Independence, WV was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Independence, WV?

, Independence, WV is assigned to West Preston School (elementary), rated D; Preston High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Preston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Independence, WV compare to other homes in Independence 26374?

Among the 758 homes in Independence 26374, it is worth more than 68% of them ($302,531 against a typical $237,558), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($167 against a typical $147), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,817 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 2.59 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1975 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Preston County, it is worth more than 78% 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 , Independence, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Independence, WV was $606. The county assessed it at $78,660.

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