Putnam County property record for 121 Laurel Ave, Poca, WV 25159
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.572 acres (24,916 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,531 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 09-2-0011.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-2-0011.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,808 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 24,916 sqft (0.572 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 235 ft deep x 98.6 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00011608 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 121 LAUREL AVE |
| City | POCA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 POCA SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | POCA SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
121 Laurel Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Putnam County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 106 WALNUT ST, NITRO, WV 25143-1076 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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 | May 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 605 / 799 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000501/96 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM WV |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 121 LAUREL AVE, POCA, WV 25159 |
| Document Number | 000605/799 |
| Book / Page | 605 / 799 |
| Map Reference | DB 553 PG 954 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 005243920003 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $880.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
The 2026 property tax bill for 121 Laurel Ave was $1,531, down 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam County |
| Municipality | Poca Town |
| Unified School District | Putnam County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,531.00 (-2.23%) | $102,600 (-0.98%) Land $31,320 Building $71,280 | $171,000 (-0.98%) Land $52,200 Building $118,800 |
| 2025 | $1,566.00 | $103,620 Land $21,720 Building $81,900 | $172,700 Land $36,200 Building $136,500 |
| 2023 | $1,360.00 (+14.19%) | $92,880 (+13.41%) Land $21,720 Building $71,160 | $154,800 (+13.41%) Land $36,200 Building $118,600 |
| 2022 | $1,191.00 | $81,900 Land $23,220 Building $58,680 | $136,500 Land $38,700 Building $97,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 121 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 2, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1987–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 121 Laurel Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 99.2% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST private · serves 209,283 people · EPA ID WV3302016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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