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$148,648$98 / 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 56How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

ROUTE 1/9

BIRCH RIVER, WV 26610
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,524 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.
8.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
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

$149K
$83K low$214K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$148,648
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$118,918

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$91 (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.$29,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,700

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
CountyNICHOLAS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.36
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
Birch River Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Summersville Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.0 mi
H
Nicholas County High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.1 mi

District: Nicholas County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26610These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,096
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,564
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$52,565
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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.Owner occupied
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

Route 1/9 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 71% of homes in Birch River 26610
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Birch River 26610
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Birch River 26610
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Nicholas County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Birch River 26610

What homes are worth in Birch River 26610

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

This home
$42K$371K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Birch River 26610.

How it measures up in Birch River 26610

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birch River 26610.

Estimated value$148,648
CheaperTypical $109,917Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$98
CheaperTypical $81Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,524 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size8.36 ac
SmallerTypical 1.92 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How Route 1/9 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirch River 26610Nicholas County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,64871% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9868% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,524 ft²66% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.36 ac73% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than194721% of homes21% of homes

About Route 1/9

How much is Route 1/9, Birch River, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Route 1/9, Birch River, WV is $148,648 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $83,269 to $214,027. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Route 1/9, Birch River, WV last sell?

Route 1/9, Birch River, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Route 1/9, Birch River, WV?

Route 1/9, Birch River, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,524 square feet of living space and a 8.36-acre lot.

When was Route 1/9, Birch River, WV built?

Route 1/9, Birch River, WV was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Route 1/9, Birch River, WV?

Route 1/9, Birch River, WV is assigned to Birch River Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Summersville Middle School (middle), rated C-; Nicholas County High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Nicholas County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Route 1/9, Birch River, WV compare to other homes in Birch River 26610?

Among the 544 homes in Birch River 26610, it is worth more than 71% of them ($148,648 against a typical $109,917), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($98 against a typical $81), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,524 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (8.36 ac against a typical 1.92 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1947 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Nicholas County, it is worth more than 54% 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 Route 1/9, Birch River, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Route 1/9, Birch River, WV was $91. The county assessed it at $29,220.

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