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202 ROUTE 1

BIRCH RIVER, WV 26610
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,004 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.
77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1892
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$499 (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.$50,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,100

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
61
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
25
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
79
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.
32
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.26 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyNicholas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.77.00
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Birch River Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
M
Summersville Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.8 mi
H
Nicholas County High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi

District: Nicholas County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26610These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,096
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,564
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$52,565
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.44%

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

202 Route 1 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 83% of homes in Nicholas County
  • Among the largest lots in Nicholas County
  • Among the oldest homes in Birch River 26610

How it measures up in Birch River 26610

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birch River 26610.

Living area1,004 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size77 ac
SmallerTypical 1.92 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1892
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 202 Route 1 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirch River 26610Nicholas County
Living areabigger than1,004 ft²21% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than77 ac97% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than1892almost no homesalmost no homes

About 202 Route 1

How big is 202 Route 1, Birch River, WV?

202 Route 1, Birch River, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,004 square feet of living space and a 77.00-acre lot.

When was 202 Route 1, Birch River, WV built?

202 Route 1, Birch River, WV was built in 1892, making it 134 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 202 Route 1, Birch River, WV?

202 Route 1, Birch River, WV is assigned to Birch River Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Summersville Middle School (middle), rated C-; Nicholas County High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Nicholas County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 202 Route 1, Birch River, WV compare to other homes in Birch River 26610?

Among the 544 homes in Birch River 26610, it is bigger than 21% of them (1,004 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (77 ac against a typical 1.92 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1892 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 202 Route 1, Birch River, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 202 Route 1, Birch River, WV was $499. The county assessed it at $50,780.

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