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$245,480$148 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

ROUTE 47

PETROLEUM, WV 26161
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,664 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.
4.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$245K
$221K low$270K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$772 (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.$89,280 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$148,800

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
CountyRITCHIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.16
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
Harrisville Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 14.1 mi
M
Ritchie County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 15.2 mi
H
Ritchie County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.2 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 47 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 88% of homes in Ritchie County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Ritchie County
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Petroleum 26161
  • Newer than 79% 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
$24K$363K

This home is worth more than 87% 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$245,480
CheaperTypical $83,950Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,208 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size4.16 ac
SmallerTypical 3.55 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How Route 47 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePetroleum 26161Ritchie County
Estimated valuepricier than$245,48087% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14875% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,664 ft²76% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.16 ac53% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than198679% of homes77% of homes

About Route 47

How much is Route 47, Petroleum, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Route 47, Petroleum, WV is $245,480 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $220,832 to $270,128. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Route 47, Petroleum, WV last sell?

Route 47, Petroleum, WV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Route 47, Petroleum, WV?

Route 47, Petroleum, WV has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,664 square feet of living space and a 4.16-acre lot.

When was Route 47, Petroleum, WV built?

Route 47, Petroleum, WV was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Route 47, Petroleum, WV?

Route 47, Petroleum, WV is assigned to Harrisville Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 47, Petroleum, WV compare to other homes in Petroleum 26161?

Among the 204 homes in Petroleum 26161, it is worth more than 87% of them ($245,480 against a typical $83,950), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($148 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 76% of them (1,664 ft² against a typical 1,208 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (4.16 ac against a typical 3.55 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1986 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Ritchie County, it is worth more than 88% 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 47, Petroleum, WV?

The 2026 property tax bill for Route 47, Petroleum, WV was $772. The county assessed it at $89,280.

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