Hampshire County property record for 164 S High St, Romney, WV 26757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,973 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,172 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-4-0085.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-4-0085.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,973 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 164 S HIGH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ROMNEY |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26757-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 70 (PART OF) E COURT HOUSE |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMPSHIRE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | ROMNEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 968500 |
164 S High St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Hampshire County records, as of November 21, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 164 S HIGH ST, ROMNEY, WV 26757-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000602247 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 164 S High St was $1,172.
Source: Hampshire County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Municipality | Romney City |
| Unified School District | Hampshire County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,172.00 | $106,860 Land $15,780 Building $91,080 | $178,100 Land $26,300 Building $151,800 |
| 2023 | $632.00 | $56,400 Land $13,500 Building $42,900 | $94,000 Land $22,500 Building $71,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 164 S High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 7, 2002 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran And Associated Heavy Rains,flooding Highwind |
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 164 S High 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ROMNEY WATER DEPT serves 1,911 people · EPA ID WV3301405 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Jul 2025 Organic carbon removal Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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