Ohio County property record for 161 Columbia Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,142 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,377 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-W86-0170.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-W86-0170.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,968 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,142 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06059846 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 COLUMBIA AVE |
| City | WHEELING |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26003-5105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STEIN ADD LORING PLC LOT 25 & 1' X 40' STRIP |
| Legal Subdivision | STEIN ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | OHIO WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
161 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Ohio County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 COLUMBIA AVE, WHEELING, WV 26003-5105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Columbia Ave was $1,377 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Ohio County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ohio County |
| Municipality | Wheeling City |
| Unified School District | Ohio County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,377.00 (+4.87%) | $112,680 (+4.22%) Land $17,340 Building $95,340 | $187,800 (+4.22%) Land $28,900 Building $158,900 |
| 2025 | $1,313.00 Homeowner's exemption | $108,120 Land $17,340 Building $90,780 | $180,200 Land $28,900 Building $151,300 |
| 2023 | $1,547.00 (-0.71%) | $104,100 (-) Land $17,340 Building $86,760 | $173,500 (-) Land $28,900 Building $144,600 |
| 2022 | $1,558.00 | $104,100 Land $17,340 Building $86,760 | $173,500 Land $28,900 Building $144,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Columbia Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2006 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| 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 161 Columbia Ave 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WHEELING serves 29,899 people · EPA ID WV3303516 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 Aug 2025 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 605 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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