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$198,383$202 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $191,000 on Jan 15, 2026

WV ROUTE 42

ELK GARDEN, WV 26717
3
Beds
1
Baths
984 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.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
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

$198K
$169K low$227K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$191,000 · Jan 15, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$478 (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.$40,080 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$66,800

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.44
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
48
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMineral
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.98
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

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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 26717These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.122
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,192
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.$51,960
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,441
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

Wv Route 42 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 84% of homes in Elk Garden 26717
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Elk Garden 26717
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Mineral County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Elk Garden 26717

What homes are worth in Elk Garden 26717

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

This home
$44K$334K

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Elk Garden 26717.

How it measures up in Elk Garden 26717

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elk Garden 26717.

Estimated value$198,383
CheaperTypical $119,825Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How Wv Route 42 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElk Garden 26717Mineral County
Estimated valuepricier than$198,38384% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20297% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than984 ft²19% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac42% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than197765% of homes60% of homes

About Wv Route 42

How much is Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV is $198,383 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $169,427 to $227,339. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV last sell?

Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV last sold on Jan 15, 2026 for $191,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV?

Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 984 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

When was Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV built?

Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV compare to other homes in Elk Garden 26717?

Among the 582 homes in Elk Garden 26717, it is worth more than 84% of them ($198,383 against a typical $119,825), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($202 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 19% of them (984 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1977 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Mineral County, it is worth more than 55% 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 Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Wv Route 42, Elk Garden, WV was $478. The county assessed it at $40,080.

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