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$45,395$38 / 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 66How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

ROUTE 17

PETROLEUM, WV 26161
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,208 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.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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

$45K
$30K low$61K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$192 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$17,220 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$28,700

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.60
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
11
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
78
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
18
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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%

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
CountyRITCHIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
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
Smithville Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 7.7 mi
M
Ritchie County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 11.5 mi
H
Ritchie County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.5 mi

District: Ritchie County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26161These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.541
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,075
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,130
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

Route 17 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 81% of homes in Ritchie County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Petroleum 26161
  • Older than 80% of homes in Petroleum 26161

What homes are worth in Petroleum 26161

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

This home
$26K$332K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Petroleum 26161.

How it measures up in Petroleum 26161

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Petroleum 26161.

Estimated value$45,395
CheaperTypical $80,847Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$38
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,208 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,208 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 3.55 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How Route 17 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePetroleum 26161Ritchie County
Estimated valuepricier than$45,39527% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38almost no homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,208 ft²50% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac47% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than191020% of homes23% of homes

About Route 17

How much is Route 17, Petroleum, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Route 17, Petroleum, WV is $45,395 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $29,993 to $60,797. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Route 17, Petroleum, WV last sell?

Route 17, Petroleum, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Route 17, Petroleum, WV?

Route 17, Petroleum, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1,208 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was Route 17, Petroleum, WV built?

Route 17, Petroleum, WV was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Route 17, Petroleum, WV?

Route 17, Petroleum, WV is assigned to Smithville Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Ritchie County Middle School (middle), rated C+; Ritchie County High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Ritchie County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Route 17, Petroleum, WV compare to other homes in Petroleum 26161?

Among the 204 homes in Petroleum 26161, it is worth more than 27% of them ($45,395 against a typical $80,847), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($38 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,208 ft² against a typical 1,208 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (3 ac against a typical 3.55 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1910 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Ritchie County, it is worth more than 19% 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 17, Petroleum, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for Route 17, Petroleum, WV was $192. The county assessed it at $17,220.

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