Roane County property record for 1538 River Rd, Walton, WV 25286
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $327 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 09-11-0012.0005 |
| Primary APN | 09-11-0012.0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,112 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 95899501 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1538 RIVER RD |
| City | WALTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25286-9128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT SUR POCA |
| Jurisdiction | ROANE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | III |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 962901 |
1538 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2012.
Source: Roane County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 RIVER RD, WALTON, WV 25286-9128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 17, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000485/59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1538 River Rd was $327 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.5% from the year before.
Source: Roane County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Roane County |
| Unified School District | Roane County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $327.00 (+10.47%) | $57,420 (+6.81%) Land $12,180 Building $45,240 | $95,700 (+6.81%) Land $20,300 Building $75,400 |
| 2025 | $296.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,760 Land $11,460 Building $42,300 | $89,600 Land $19,100 Building $70,500 |
| 2023 | $269.00 (-39.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,280 (+1.09%) Land $10,560 Building $39,720 | $83,800 (+1.09%) Land $17,600 Building $66,200 |
| 2022 | $446.00 | $49,740 Land $10,140 Building $39,600 | $82,900 Land $16,900 Building $66,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1538 River Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; 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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 1538 River Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 61% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | WALTON PSD serves 2,208 people · EPA ID WV3304407 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control currently in violation since Apr 2017 Organic carbon removal Jul 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 45 / 3 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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