Wood County property record for 196 Smitherman Rd, Washington, WV 26181
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,426 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 4.99 acres (217,364 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,980 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-250-00A5.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-250-00A5.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,426 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,836 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 217,364 sqft (4.99 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Area | 685 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 196 SMITHERMAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26181-9468 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 4.99-A M OR L SEC RT 30 LESS .07-A TO WV DEPT HWYS |
| Legal Subdivision | EARL MODESITT ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | WOOD WV |
| Township / Civil Division | LUBECK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 10901 |
196 Smitherman Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Wood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 SMITHERMAN RD, WASHINGTON, WV 26181-9468 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0088355307 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Smitherman Rd was $1,980 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Wood County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood County |
| Unified School District | Wood County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,980.00 (+1.64%) | $186,900 (+1.47%) Land $40,920 Building $145,980 | $311,500 (+1.47%) Land $68,200 Building $243,300 |
| 2025 | $1,948.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,200 Land $38,820 Building $145,380 | $307,000 Land $64,700 Building $242,300 |
| 2023 | $1,587.00 (+3.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $164,040 (+3.13%) Land $35,340 Building $128,700 | $273,400 (+3.13%) Land $58,900 Building $214,500 |
| 2022 | $1,535.00 Homeowner's exemption | $159,060 Land $33,240 Building $125,820 | $265,100 Land $55,400 Building $209,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Smitherman Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 196 Smitherman Rd 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 | 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 | LUBECK PSD serves 11,724 people · EPA ID WV3305404 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Community Antenna Service Cable | 3,000 / 200 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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