Jefferson County property record for 104 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV 25438
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,886 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $279,900 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,940 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-4-0094.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-4-0094.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,362 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 8,886 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 104 W 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RANSON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25438-1406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 104 #40,41,42 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES TOWN MINING |
| Legal Block | 40-42 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLES TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 972401 |
104 W 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 104 W 5TH AVE, RANSON, WV 25438-1406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202411017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1331 / 117 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 104 W 5th Ave was $1,940, up 62.5% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Ranson Corporation |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,940.00 (+62.48%) | $141,200 (+65.53%) Land $61,800 Building $79,400 | $235,333 (+65.49%) Land $103,000 Building $132,333 |
| 2025 | $1,194.00 | $85,300 Land $40,100 Building $45,200 | $142,200 Land $66,800 Building $75,400 |
| 2023 | $1,155.00 | $81,500 Land $40,100 Building $41,400 | $135,800 Land $66,800 Building $69,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 104 W 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 104 W 5th Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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