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Last sold for $7,400 on Apr 26, 2017

RICHWOOD W VA

RICHWOOD, WV 26261
2
Beds
1
Baths
572 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.
697 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,400 · Apr 26, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11 (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.$420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$700

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyNICHOLAS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
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

Transaction History(1)

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
Cherry River Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Richwood Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Richwood High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.2 mi

District: Nicholas County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26261These 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.145
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 100.45

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.2,621
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,932
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,831
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.44%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

Richwood W Va 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 98% of homes in Richwood 26261
  • Among the smallest lots in Richwood 26261
  • Older than 90% of homes in Nicholas County

How it measures up in Richwood 26261

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richwood 26261.

Living area572 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size697 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How Richwood W Va ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichwood 26261Nicholas County
Living areabigger than572 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than697 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192047% of homes10% of homes

About Richwood W Va

When did Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV last sell?

Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV last sold on Apr 26, 2017 for $7,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV?

Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 572 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV built?

Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV?

Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV is assigned to Cherry River Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Richwood Middle School (middle), rated C; Richwood High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Nicholas County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV compare to other homes in Richwood 26261?

Among the 1,346 homes in Richwood 26261, it is bigger than 2% of them (572 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (697 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1920 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Richwood W Va, Richwood, WV was $11. The county assessed it at $420.

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