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$17,562$18 / 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 84How 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

SWITCHBACK

WV
3
Beds
1
Baths
966 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
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

$18K
$15K low$20K 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.$17,562
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$14,050

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$97 (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.$4,260 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,100

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.108 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
CountyMcDowell
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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(2)

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
Kimball Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.1 mi
M
Mount View High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 9.0 mi

District: McDowell County School District

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

Switchback 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 93% of homes in McDowell County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in McDowell County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in McDowell County
  • Among the oldest homes in McDowell County

How it measures up in McDowell County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in McDowell County.

Estimated value$17,562
CheaperTypical $29,844Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$18
CheaperTypical $26Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area966 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,132 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How Switchback ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMcDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$17,5627% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1821% of homes
Living areabigger than966 ft²34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac42% of homes
Year builtnewer than1890almost no homes

About Switchback

How much is Switchback, , WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Switchback, , WV is $17,562 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $14,736 to $20,388. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Switchback, , WV last sell?

Switchback, , WV last sold on Jul 17, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Switchback, , WV?

Switchback, , WV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 966 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was Switchback, , WV built?

Switchback, , WV was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Switchback, , WV?

Switchback, , WV is assigned to Kimball Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Mount View High School (middle), rated D. All sit in McDowell County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Switchback, , WV compare to other homes in McDowell County?

Among the 10,837 homes in McDowell County, it is worth more than 7% of them ($17,562 against a typical $29,844), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($18 against a typical $26), it is bigger than 34% of them (966 ft² against a typical 1,132 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1890 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Switchback, , WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for Switchback, , WV was $97. The county assessed it at $4,260.

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