Residential - Vacant LandResidential
ROUTE 40
ROCK CAVE, WV 26234
0
Baths
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10 (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.$1,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,500
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.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
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.
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
CountyUPSHUR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Neighborhood · ZIP 26234These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37
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.4.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,536
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,921
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,533
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.40%
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
Route 40 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.
- Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Upshur County
How it measures up in Rock Cave 26234
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Cave 26234.
Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger
Bigger than 42% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Rock Cave 26234 | Upshur County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 2 ac | 42% of homes | 67% of homes |
Closest homes
- 2118 Gaines Rd251 ft · 1.5 ac · Sold $2K · May 2005
- 2165 Gaines Rd$119K286 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,456 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 2158 Gaines Rd$128K332 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 ft²
- 2175 Gaines Rd281 ft · 0.75 ac
- 2124 Gaines Rd$79K338 ft · 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,692 ft² · Sold Oct 2009
- Route 40420 ft · 0.3 ac · Sold $15K · Jun 2026
- 2239 Gaines Rd$44K432 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 ft² · Sold $20K · Nov 2019
- 2118 Gaines Rd$187K433 ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 ft²
More homes in Rock Cave 26234
- 3971 Selbyville Rd1.69 ac · Sold $40K · Jul 2026
- 15913 Route 20 South Rd$130K1 bd · 1 ba · 792 ft² · Sold $320K · Jul 2026
- 12194 Route 20 South Rd$411K3 bd · 1 ba · 2,688 ft² · Sold $411K · Jul 2026
- 1058 Wolfgang Rd$480K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,544 ft² · Sold $480K · Jul 2026
- 2907 Eden Rd2 ac · Sold $480K · Jul 2026
- 23 Queens Alley Rd$180K0.56 ac · Sold $70K · Jun 2026
- 2447 Gaines Rd$128K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 ft² · Sold $125K · Jun 2026
- 928 ft² · Sold $2K · May 2026
- 13951 Route 20 South Rd$102K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,836 ft² · Sold $2K · May 2026
- 0.11 ac · Sold $72K · May 2026
- 124 Centerville Rd$100K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,230 ft² · Sold $72K · May 2026
- 2655 Centerville Rd$766K3 bd · 1 ba · 2,044 ft² · Sold $750K · May 2026
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