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Last sold for $60,000 on Dec 27, 2021

S PRESTON ST

RANSON, WV 25438
3
Beds
1
Baths
897 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Dec 27, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,624 (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.$58,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Ranson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
Wildwood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25438These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.6,863
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.675 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,875
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,646
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

S Preston St 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.

  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Ranson 25438
  • Older than 91% of homes in Ranson 25438

How it measures up in Ranson 25438

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ranson 25438.

Living area897 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,692 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How S Preston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRanson 25438Jefferson County
Living areabigger than897 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac89% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than19509% of homes12% of homes

About S Preston St

When did S Preston St, Ranson, WV last sell?

S Preston St, Ranson, WV last sold on Dec 27, 2021 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is S Preston St, Ranson, WV?

S Preston St, Ranson, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 897 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was S Preston St, Ranson, WV built?

S Preston St, Ranson, WV was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve S Preston St, Ranson, WV?

S Preston St, Ranson, WV is assigned to Ranson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Jefferson High School (high), rated B+; Wildwood Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does S Preston St, Ranson, WV compare to other homes in Ranson 25438?

Among the 2,970 homes in Ranson 25438, it is bigger than 4% of them (897 ft² against a typical 1,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1950 against a typical 2003). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on S Preston St, Ranson, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for S Preston St, Ranson, WV was $1,624. The county assessed it at $58,000.

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