Raleigh County property record for 161 Brown St, Beckley, WV 25801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $291 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-7007-0041.0002 |
| Primary APN | 11-7007-0041.0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08529835 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 BROWN ST |
| City | BECKLEY |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25801-9608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUR LOT 65 & PT LOT 64 PROSPERITY HOMES SD #3 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROSPERITY HOMES SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 64,65 |
| Jurisdiction | RALEIGH WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
161 Brown St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2022.
Source: Raleigh County records, as of December 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 BROWN ST, BECKLEY, WV 25801-9608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 0050778665 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Brown St was $291 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Raleigh County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh County |
| Unified School District | Raleigh County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $291.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,160 Land $5,520 Building $38,640 | $73,600 Land $9,200 Building $64,400 |
| 2023 | $244.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,380 Land $5,520 Building $34,860 | $67,300 Land $9,200 Building $58,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Brown St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2014 · 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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 161 Brown St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 48% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | BECKLEY WATER COMPANY private · serves 47,386 people · EPA ID WV3304104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 144 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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