Kanawha County property record for 1238 Central Ave, Saint Albans, WV 25177
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,071 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $984 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-18-0053.0000 |
| Primary APN | 17-18-0053.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,071 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06497837 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1238 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | SAINT ALBANS |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25177-3627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LTS 95-96 HIGHLAND ADN 60X174 EDGEHILL DRIVE 559 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADN |
| Legal Lot Number | 95,96 96 |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 13600 |
The current owner of 1238 Central Ave acquired it in February 2004.
Source: Kanawha County records, as of November 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 559 EDGEHILL DR, SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177-3700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025940836 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1238 Central Ave was $984 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kanawha County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Municipality | St. Albans City |
| Unified School District | Kanawha County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $984.00 Homeowner's exemption | $80,220 Land $18,480 Building $61,740 | $133,700 Land $30,800 Building $102,900 |
| 2023 | $923.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,500 (+5.46%) Land $18,480 Building $58,020 | $127,500 (+5.46%) Land $30,800 Building $96,700 |
| 2022 | $72,540 Land $18,480 Building $54,060 | $120,900 Land $30,800 Building $90,100 | |
| 2021 | $749.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1238 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2009 · 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 1238 Central 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 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ST ALBANS WATER serves 13,758 people · EPA ID WV3302031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 20 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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