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$136,427$79 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $5,925 on Aug 31, 2026

ROUTE 5

WEST UNION, WV 26456
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,732 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.
49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$136K
$122K low$151K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,925 · Aug 31, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$201 (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.$36,960 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,600

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.59
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
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.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
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.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyDODDRIDGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.49.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Doddridge County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 7.2 mi
E
Doddridge County Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 7.3 mi
H
Doddridge County High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi

District: Doddridge County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26456These 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.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,065
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,974
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,813
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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 5 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 70% of homes in West Union 26456
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in West Union 26456
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in West Union 26456
  • Older than 74% of homes in Doddridge County

What homes are worth in West Union 26456

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

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$28K$375K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in West Union 26456.

How it measures up in West Union 26456

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Union 26456.

Estimated value$136,427
CheaperTypical $94,274Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $76Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,732 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How Route 5 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Union 26456Doddridge County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,42770% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7952% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,732 ft²71% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than49 ac90% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than192030% of homes26% of homes

About Route 5

How much is Route 5, West Union, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Route 5, West Union, WV is $136,427 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $121,593 to $151,261. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Route 5, West Union, WV last sell?

Route 5, West Union, WV last sold on Aug 31, 2026 for $5,925, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is Route 5, West Union, WV?

Route 5, West Union, WV has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,732 square feet of living space and a 49.00-acre lot.

When was Route 5, West Union, WV built?

Route 5, West Union, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve Route 5, West Union, WV?

Route 5, West Union, WV is assigned to Doddridge County Middle School (middle), rated C+; Doddridge County Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Doddridge County High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Doddridge County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Route 5, West Union, WV compare to other homes in West Union 26456?

Among the 1,627 homes in West Union 26456, it is worth more than 70% of them ($136,427 against a typical $94,274), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($79 against a typical $76), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,732 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (49 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1920 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Doddridge County, it is worth more than 60% 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 5, West Union, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Route 5, West Union, WV was $201. The county assessed it at $36,960.

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