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$118,916$82 / 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 57How 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

RAILROAD AVE

RICHWOOD, WV 26261
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,442 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.
0.18 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$119K
$67K low$171K high
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.$118,916
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$95,133

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$249 (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.$18,360 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,600

Climate Risk

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%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyNicholas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.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

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 · 1.2 mi
M
Richwood Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Richwood High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.1 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

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

Railroad Ave 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 88% of homes in Richwood 26261
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Richwood 26261
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Richwood 26261
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Nicholas County
  • Older than 75% 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 88% 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$118,916
CheaperTypical $47,912Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$82
CheaperTypical $40Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,442 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichwood 26261Nicholas County
Estimated valuepricier than$118,91688% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8289% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,442 ft²65% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac49% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195067% of homes25% of homes

About Railroad Ave

How much is Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV is $118,916 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $67,253 to $170,579. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV last sell?

Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV last sold on Mar 31, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV?

Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,442 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV built?

Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV?

Railroad Ave, 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 Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV compare to other homes in Richwood 26261?

Among the 1,346 homes in Richwood 26261, it is worth more than 88% of them ($118,916 against a typical $47,912), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($82 against a typical $40), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,442 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1950 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Nicholas County, it is worth more than 42% 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 Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Railroad Ave, Richwood, WV was $249. The county assessed it at $18,360.

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