Raleigh County property record for 212 Central Ave, Lester, WV 25865
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.637 acres (27,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $478 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-1-0039.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-1-0039.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,334 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 27,791 sqft (0.637 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 185 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06207678 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 212 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | LESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25865-9689 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUR 24864 SQ FT LESTER |
| Jurisdiction | RALEIGH WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
212 Central Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Raleigh County records, as of December 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 93, LESTER, WV 25865-0093 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0050661185 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 212 Central Ave was $478.
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 | $478.00 | $33,120 Land $3,000 Building $30,120 | $55,200 Land $5,000 Building $50,200 |
| 2023 | $438.00 | $30,180 Land $3,000 Building $27,180 | $50,300 Land $5,000 Building $45,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 212 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 212 Central Ave is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 61% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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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