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$30,174$21 / 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 93How 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 $16,000 on May 26, 2016

CHESTNUT ST

RICHWOOD, WV 26261
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,404 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.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
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

$30K
$28K low$32K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,000 · May 26, 2016
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$30,174
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$24,139

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$214 (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.$15,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,300

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
CountyNicholas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
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
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
Cherry River Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Richwood Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Richwood High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.7 mi

District: Nicholas County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 26261These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.2,621
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,932
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,831
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

Chestnut 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Nicholas County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Nicholas County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Richwood 26261
  • Older than 95% of homes in Nicholas County

What homes are worth in Richwood 26261

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

This home
$15K$274K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Richwood 26261.

How it measures up in Richwood 26261

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richwood 26261.

Estimated value$30,174
CheaperTypical $47,912Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$21
CheaperTypical $40Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,404 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichwood 26261Nicholas County
Estimated valuepricier than$30,17423% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$218% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,404 ft²63% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac72% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than190518% of homes5% of homes

About Chestnut St

How much is Chestnut St, Richwood, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Chestnut St, Richwood, WV is $30,174 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $27,940 to $32,408. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Chestnut St, Richwood, WV last sell?

Chestnut St, Richwood, WV last sold on May 26, 2016 for $16,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Chestnut St, Richwood, WV?

Chestnut St, Richwood, WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,404 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was Chestnut St, Richwood, WV built?

Chestnut St, Richwood, WV was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve Chestnut St, Richwood, WV?

Chestnut St, Richwood, WV is assigned to Cherry River Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Richwood Middle School (middle), rated C; Richwood High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Nicholas County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Chestnut St, Richwood, WV compare to other homes in Richwood 26261?

Among the 1,346 homes in Richwood 26261, it is worth more than 23% of them ($30,174 against a typical $47,912), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($21 against a typical $40), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,404 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1905 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Nicholas County, it is worth more than 3% 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 Chestnut St, Richwood, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Chestnut St, Richwood, WV was $214. The county assessed it at $15,780.

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