Lewis County property record for 181 Birch Ln, Jane Lew, WV 26378
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2.06 acres (90,039 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $744 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-8D-0047.0001 |
| Primary APN | 04-8D-0047.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,180 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 90,039 sqft (2.06 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 181 BIRCH LN |
|---|---|
| City | JANE LEW |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26378-8203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.067 AC SURF SYCAMORE LICK |
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS WV |
| Township / Civil Division | HACKERS CREEK-SKIN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
181 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2005.
Source: Lewis County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 BIRCH LN, JANE LEW, WV 26378-8203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 596 / 391 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 181 Birch Ln was $744, up 10.9% from the year before.
Source: Lewis County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lewis County |
| Unified School District | Lewis County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $744.00 (+10.88%) | $78,420 (+10.86%) Land $24,060 Building $54,360 | $130,700 (+10.86%) Land $40,100 Building $90,600 |
| 2025 | $671.00 | $70,740 Land $23,340 Building $47,400 | $117,900 Land $38,900 Building $79,000 |
| 2023 | $597.00 (+2.58%) | $67,500 (+2.55%) Land $21,360 Building $46,140 | $112,500 (+2.55%) Land $35,600 Building $76,900 |
| 2022 | $582.00 | $65,820 Land $21,000 Building $44,820 | $109,700 Land $35,000 Building $74,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 181 Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1996–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, 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 181 Birch Ln is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | JANE LEW PSD serves 1,440 people · EPA ID WV3302103 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WVAW - WESTON |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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