Raleigh County property record for 196 Central Ave, Lester, WV 25865
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,347 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,623 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $434 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 03-1-0054.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-1-0054.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,347 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,623 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 83 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06211495 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | LESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25865 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 27-28 LESTER |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 28 |
| Jurisdiction | RALEIGH WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Raleigh County records, as of December 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 93, LESTER, WV 25865-0093 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0050686725 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Raleigh County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh County |
| Municipality | Lester Town |
| Unified School District | Raleigh County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $434.00 (+21.23%) | $15,060 (+21.84%) Land $1,620 Building $13,440 | $25,100 (+21.84%) Land $2,700 Building $22,400 |
| 2023 | $358.00 | $12,360 Land $1,620 Building $10,740 | $20,600 Land $2,700 Building $17,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2014 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1987–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 55% 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 | LESTER MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves 665 people · EPA ID WV3304115 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RALEIGH COUNTY PSD ARNETT |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 14 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Jun 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 23 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
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