Jefferson County property record for 204 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV 25438
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,211 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $973 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $418 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-4-0060.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-4-0060.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|
| Lot Area | 3,136 sqft (0.072 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 204 W 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RANSON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25438-1014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | BLK 105 #28 |
| Legal Block | 28,105 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLES TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 972401 |
204 W 5th Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2026.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 HUYETT RD, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-5163 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261948 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1367 / 258 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001367/258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 204 W 5TH AVE, RANSON, WV 25438-1014 |
| Document Number | 001367/258 |
| Book / Page | 1367 / 258 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202600001948 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 170 HUYETT RD, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-5163 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 170 HUYETT RD, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-5163 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 204 W 5th Ave was $418, down 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Ranson Corporation |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $418.00 (-1.65%) | $15,200 (-) Land $15,200 | $25,333 (-0.26%) Land $25,333 |
| 2025 | $425.00 | $15,200 Land $15,200 | $25,400 Land $25,400 |
| 2023 | $334.00 | $11,800 Land $11,800 | $19,600 Land $19,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 204 W 5th 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 23, 2024 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 204 W 5th 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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