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$60,405$54 / 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 57How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $8,000 on Jan 29, 2021

OLD BIRCH RIVER RD

COWEN, WV 26206
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,109 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
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.

Valuation

$60K
$34K low$86K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,000 · Jan 29, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$191 (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.$14,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$23,500

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.59 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWebster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
Glade Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Webster County High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Webster County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26206These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,649
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,348
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,696
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

Old Birch River 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.

  • Worth less than 84% of homes in Cowen 26206
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Cowen 26206
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Webster County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Cowen 26206

What homes are worth in Cowen 26206

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

This home
$38K$844K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Cowen 26206.

How it measures up in Cowen 26206

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cowen 26206.

Estimated value$60,405
CheaperTypical $120,474Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$54
CheaperTypical $82Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,109 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,264 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.68 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How Old Birch River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCowen 26206Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$60,40516% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5411% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,109 ft²38% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac26% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than194833% of homes39% of homes

About Old Birch River Rd

How much is Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV is $60,405 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $34,487 to $86,323. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV last sell?

Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV last sold on Jan 29, 2021 for $8,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV?

Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,109 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV built?

Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV?

Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV is assigned to Glade Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Webster County High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Webster County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV compare to other homes in Cowen 26206?

Among the 1,121 homes in Cowen 26206, it is worth more than 16% of them ($60,405 against a typical $120,474), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($54 against a typical $82), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,109 ft² against a typical 1,264 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.68 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1948 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 22% 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 Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Old Birch River Rd, Cowen, WV was $191. The county assessed it at $14,100.

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