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$200,143$154 / 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 91How 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

BIRCH RIVER, WV 26610
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,296 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.
100 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$200K
$181K low$219K 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.$200,143
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$160,114

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$281 (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.$48,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,000

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.38 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.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.100.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
Birch River Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.9 mi
M
Summersville Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.5 mi
H
Nicholas County High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.6 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 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 86% of homes in Birch River 26610
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Birch River 26610
  • Among the largest lots in Nicholas County
  • Among the oldest 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 86% 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$200,143
CheaperTypical $109,917Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$154
CheaperTypical $81Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size100 ac
SmallerTypical 1.92 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How Route 1 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirch River 26610Nicholas County
Estimated valuepricier than$200,14386% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15492% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²47% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than100 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than1890almost no homesalmost no homes

About Route 1

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

The TopHap Estimate for Route 1, Birch River, WV is $200,143 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $181,467 to $218,819. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is Route 1, Birch River, WV?

Route 1, Birch River, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 100.00-acre lot.

When was Route 1, Birch River, WV built?

Route 1, Birch River, WV was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve Route 1, Birch River, WV?

Route 1, 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, Birch River, WV compare to other homes in Birch River 26610?

Among the 544 homes in Birch River 26610, it is worth more than 86% of them ($200,143 against a typical $109,917), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($154 against a typical $81), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (100 ac against a typical 1.92 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1890 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Nicholas County, it is worth more than 72% 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, Birch River, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Route 1, Birch River, WV was $281. The county assessed it at $48,600.

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