Is a car needed in Ripley, WV?

As of early 2026, 96% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Ripley, WV?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Ripley, WV?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Ripley, WV show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Ripley, WV?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say people would walk alone at night

As of early 2026, 59% of users say it's quiet

Is Ripley, WV dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Ripley, WV?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Ripley, WV?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in Ripley, WV?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say kids play outside

Are the streets well-lit in Ripley, WV?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Ripley, WV have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 34% of users say there are sidewalks

Do residents of Ripley, WV plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Ripley, WV walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Ripley, WV walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Ripley, WV?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

What is 38 Smith Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 38 Smith Rd in Ripley, WV is $340,900 .

What is the price history for 38 Smith Rd?

38 Smith Rd in Ripley, WV last sold for $335,000 in March 2026.

Is Ripley a buyer's or seller's market?

Ripley is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Ripley?

Residents describe Ripley, WV as easy to park in, well-kept, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Ripley, WV .

Does 38 Smith Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 38 Smith Rd in Ripley, WV has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 38 Smith Rd?

The lot at 38 Smith Rd in Ripley, WV is about 3.2 acres .

SOLD

MAR 18, 2026

$340,900

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,458 sqft (on 3.16 acres)

38 Smith Rd, Ripley, WV 25271

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 18, 2026 for $335,000 (4% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$341K

Since last month

$1K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$11K (+3.4%)

Since last sale

$6K (+1.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +3% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$341K
August 2026	$341K
July 2026	$342K
June 2026	$341K
May 2026	$337K
April 2026	$336K
March 2026	$335K
February 2026	$326K
January 2026	$327K
2025
December 2025	$330K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
486 Woodland Acres Rd, Ripley, WV	1.48	Single-Family Home	$285,000	12/23/25	3	2.5	2,225
202 Brent Cir, Ripley, WV	1.87	Single-Family Home	$330,000	12/05/25	3	3	2,490
114 Skyline View Dr, Ripley, WV	1.64	Single-Family Home	$170,000	07/02/26	3	2	1,442
4 Vail Dr, Ripley, WV	2.03	Single-Family Home	$430,000	09/11/26	3	4	3,248
102 Lynn Cir, Ripley, WV	2.00	Single-Family Home	$191,700	09/26/25	4	3	2,552
116 Winters Dr, Ripley, WV	2.09	Single-Family Home	$199,100	03/13/26	3	2.5	2,132
196 Sycamore Creek Road, Ripley, WV	2.39	Single-Family Home	$210,000	01/30/26	3	2	1,600
226 Simmons Dr, Ripley, WV	2.14	Single-Family Home	$160,000	01/12/26	3	2	2,496
102 Colonial Ln, Ripley, WV	2.36	Single-Family Home	$332,500	11/20/25	4	2.5	2,305

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
Stanton Ln, Ripley, WV 25271	0.71	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Gay Rd, Ripley, WV 25271	0.77	$80,000	-	-	-	For Sale
1246 Stanton Ln, Ripley, WV 25271	0.98	$635,000	2	2.5	1,620	For Sale
1917 Sycamore Creek Rd, Ripley, WV 25271	1.03	$245,700	3	2	1,935	Off Market
617 Sycamore Dr, Ripley, WV 25271	1.01	$400,900	3	2.5	2,320	Off Market
580 Fisher Ridge Rd, Kenna, WV 25248	1.21	$207,700	4	2	1,200	Off Market
181 Millie Ln, Ripley, WV 25271	1.43	$314,600	3	2	2,697	Off Market
486 Woodland Acres Rd, Ripley, WV 25271	1.48	$285,000	3	2.5	2,225	Recently Sold
173 Woodland Acres Rd, Ripley, WV 25271	1.57	$199,500	4	2	1,251	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 38 Smith Rd.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1982

3.16 acre lot

2,458 sqft

$136/sqft

2 Car Garage

About this House

Discover the perfect blend of country charm & comfort in this beautifully maintained 2,458 sq ft farmhouse-style home on 3.16 acres. Generous size rooms, fireplace, sunroom, country kitchen, with miles of counter space, open to the family room. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, gas heat, whole-house generator gives peace of mind year round. Fully move-in ready to enjoy day one offering the ideal balance of style & function!

38 Smith Rd, Ripley, WV 25271 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,458 sqft single-family home built in 1982. It last sold for $335,000 on Mar 18, 2026 (4% below the $350,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $340,900, with a rent estimate of $2,211/month.

Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago

Listed by Cheryl A. Donohoe

Cunningham Realty, (304) 372-5969

Bought with: Sarah Williams, Cunningham Realty, (304) 372-5969

Originating MLS: Kanawha Valley Board of REALTORS

Source: KVBR, MLS#281137

Home Details for 38 Smith Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: None,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Utility Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2458 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Electric,Forced Air,Gas,Individual,Space HeaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: InsertHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Security Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition ShinglePatio / Porch: PorchOther Structures: StorageExterior: Porch, Storage
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 75

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1982
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Farm, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Farmhouse,Two Story
Building Construction Materials: Drywall, Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 040014003300070000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $350,000Price Per Sqft: $136/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Feb 12 2026Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Location
Direction & Address City: Ripley
School Information Elementary School: RipleyJr High / Middle School: RipleyHigh School: Ripley

HOA
Association for this Listing: Kanawha Valley Board of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3.16 Acres

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 281137Living Area Range Units: Square Feet

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 18, 2026 Source: KVBR #281137	Sold	$335,000
Feb 13, 2026 Source: KVBR #281137	Pending	$350,000
Nov 30, 2025 Source: KVBR #281137	Listed For Sale	$350,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Ripley

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

—

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

—

Available listings

2MoM

Around this home

Ripley Elementary School
PK-5
Public
570 Students
Jackson County Schools
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We write this review based on our child's attitude. He LOVES Ripley Elementary. He has had excellent teachers and we could not be more pleased with his learning at this point. All the staff and teachers are always willing to listen and help anytime we have had questions. Ripley Elementary is exceptional! Thank You Teachers and Staff, we appreciate all your hard work and everything you do for our children.
Parent Review
12y ago
1 Reviews

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

What Locals Say about Ripley

At least 20 Trulia users voted on each feature.

96 % Say car is needed
91 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say yards are well-kept
81 % Say there's holiday spirit
78 % Say people would walk alone at night
59 % Say it's quiet
59 % Say it's dog friendly
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
54 % Say there's wildlife
54 % Say kids play outside
52 % Say streets are well-lit
34 % Say there are sidewalks
31 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
30 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

REHAMIE MILLER
Resident
2y ago
"Easy access to town and back home and great people and restaurants and stores around great places to go fishing and touring around."
0
Flag
Shona B.
Resident
6y ago
"It’s always been a wonderful friendly place to live! I’ve lived here 22years n it’s been great but time is changing unfortunately "
0
Flag
Vfs762
Resident
7y ago
"great schools good parks pool safe to bike one of the safest cities in America nice place to raise a family and housing is reasonable "
1
Flag
Crazysweetguy
Resident
7y ago
"Fourth of July Celebration is the biggest small celebration in the U.S. Christmas Celebrations, other events in the area. "
1
Flag
crazysweetguy
Resident
7y ago
"The 4th of July celebration is the largest small town celebration for the Fourth of July in the U.S. Christian concerts, other events."
0
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 38 Smith Rd

What is 38 Smith Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 38 Smith Rd in Ripley, WV is $340,900.
What is the price history for 38 Smith Rd?
38 Smith Rd in Ripley, WV last sold for $335,000 in March 2026.
Is Ripley a buyer's or seller's market?
Ripley is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Ripley?
Residents describe Ripley, WV as easy to park in, well-kept, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Ripley, WV.
Does 38 Smith Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 38 Smith Rd in Ripley, WV has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 38 Smith Rd?
The lot at 38 Smith Rd in Ripley, WV is about 3.2 acres.