Roane County property record for 138 Front St, Spencer, WV 25276
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 758 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,540 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $491 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 08-4-0017.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-4-0017.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 758 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,238 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,540 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 30 ft deep x 550 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 85619201 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 FRONT ST |
| City | SPENCER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25276-1302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 11580 SQ FT FRONT ST |
| Jurisdiction | ROANE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 963000 |
138 Front St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Roane County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 374, SPENCER, WV 25276-0374 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232185932 |
| Deed Book / Page | 639 / 243 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 138 Front St was $491, up 4% from the year before.
Source: Roane County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Roane County |
| Municipality | Spencer City |
| Unified School District | Roane County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $491.00 (+4.03%) | $22,020 (+5.16%) Land $4,920 Building $17,100 | $36,700 (+5.16%) Land $8,200 Building $28,500 |
| 2025 | $472.00 | $20,940 Land $4,920 Building $16,020 | $34,900 Land $8,200 Building $26,700 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $15,840 Land $4,560 Building $11,280 | $26,400 Land $7,600 Building $18,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Front St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 2, 2012 · 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 | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1997–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 138 Front St 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 | Indirect within 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 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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