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$306,624$237 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

ROUTE 259

BAKER, WV 26801
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,294 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.
97.88 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
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

$307K
$279K low$334K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$827 (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.$107,460 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$106,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,100

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.117 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
CountyHardy
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.97.88
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
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.

H
East Hardy High SchoolC
High · Grades 7–12 · 4.8 mi
E
East Hardy Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.9 mi

District: Hardy County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26801These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.59%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.1,124
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,559
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,501
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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 259 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 77% of homes in Hardy County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Hardy County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Hardy County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Hardy County

What homes are worth in Baker 26801

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

This home
$64K$826K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Baker 26801.

How it measures up in Baker 26801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baker 26801.

Estimated value$306,624
CheaperTypical $246,420Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,294 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,528 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size97.88 ac
SmallerTypical 5.01 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How Route 259 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBaker 26801Hardy County
Estimated valuepricier than$306,62464% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23778% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,294 ft²36% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than97.88 ac93% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than192416% of homes12% of homes

About Route 259

How much is Route 259, Baker, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Route 259, Baker, WV is $306,624 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $279,297 to $333,951. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Route 259, Baker, WV last sell?

Route 259, Baker, WV last sold on Jan 30, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Route 259, Baker, WV?

Route 259, Baker, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,294 square feet of living space and a 97.88-acre lot.

When was Route 259, Baker, WV built?

Route 259, Baker, WV was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Route 259, Baker, WV?

Route 259, Baker, WV is assigned to East Hardy High School (high), rated C; East Hardy Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Hardy County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Route 259, Baker, WV compare to other homes in Baker 26801?

Among the 734 homes in Baker 26801, it is worth more than 64% of them ($306,624 against a typical $246,420), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($237 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,294 ft² against a typical 1,528 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (97.88 ac against a typical 5.01 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1924 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Hardy County, it is worth more than 77% 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 259, Baker, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Route 259, Baker, WV was $827. The county assessed it at $107,460.

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