Mason County property record for 127 Howard St, Leon, WV 25123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 760 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $553 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-1-0066.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-1-0066.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06022065 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 127 HOWARD ST |
| City | LEON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25123-2100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 7 LOT 5 & 6 S 1/2 OF HOW- ARD & BURDETTE STS LESS PT OF TO STATE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | MASON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | COLOGNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1091 |
| Census Tract | 954901 |
127 Howard St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Mason County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 WRIGHTS LN, BUFFALO, WV 25033-9783 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 394/81 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 127 Howard St was $553, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Mason County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason County |
| Municipality | Leon Town |
| Unified School District | Mason County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $553.00 (+6.14%) | $19,440 (+6.58%) Land $5,100 Building $14,340 | $32,400 (+6.58%) Land $8,500 Building $23,900 |
| 2025 | $521.00 | $18,240 Land $5,100 Building $13,140 | $30,400 Land $8,500 Building $21,900 |
| 2023 | $423.00 | $14,760 Land $5,100 Building $9,660 | $24,600 Land $8,500 Building $16,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 127 Howard St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 2, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 127 Howard St 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 | 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 | MASON CO PSD-LETART serves 3,303 people · EPA ID WV3302713 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Mar 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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