McDowell County property record for 218 Caretta, War, WV 24892
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,017 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-22-0003.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-22-0003.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,017 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 94 ft deep x 148 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00152820 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 218 CARETTA |
| City | WAR |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24892 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L 218 BL B CARETTA |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 954504 |
218 Caretta is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: McDowell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 592 HC 32 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell County |
| Unified School District | McDowell County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,100 (+1.19%) Land $720 Building $4,380 | $8,500 (+1.19%) Land $1,200 Building $7,300 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $5,040 Land $720 Building $4,320 | $8,400 Land $1,200 Building $7,200 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $5,160 Land $720 Building $4,440 | $8,600 Land $1,200 Building $7,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 Caretta in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2002.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2005 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2002–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 218 Caretta is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 87% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
No cell data coverage reported
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