Ohio County property record for 229 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,119 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-W54-0010.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-W54-0010.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,498 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 452 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06173106 |
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| Street Address | 229 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | WHEELING |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26003-6230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHANTAL CT 6 & N E 1/2 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHANTEL COURT |
| Jurisdiction | OHIO WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
229 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Ohio County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 WASHINGTON AVE, WHEELING, WV 26003-6230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202119736683 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1006 / 552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OHIO WV |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 229 WASHINGTON AVE, WHEELING, WV 26003-6230 |
| Document Number | 1006/552 |
| Book / Page | 1006 / 552 |
| Map Reference | PB 1 PG 209 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19736683 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,512.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 229 WASHINGTON AVE, WHEELING, WV 26003-6230 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Washington Ave was $2,119, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Ohio County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ohio County |
| Municipality | Wheeling City |
| Unified School District | Ohio County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,119.00 (+3.87%) | $142,620 (+4.16%) Land $21,960 Building $120,660 | $237,700 (+4.16%) Land $36,600 Building $201,100 |
| 2025 | $2,040.00 | $136,920 Land $21,960 Building $114,960 | $228,200 Land $36,600 Building $191,600 |
| 2023 | $2,017.00 (+38.44%) | $135,720 (+39.37%) Land $21,960 Building $113,760 | $226,200 (+39.37%) Land $36,600 Building $189,600 |
| 2022 | $1,457.00 | $97,380 Land $21,960 Building $75,420 | $162,300 Land $36,600 Building $125,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 229 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 583 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2006 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 37 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 583 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 28 of 583 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 229 Washington 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WHEELING serves 29,899 people · EPA ID WV3303516 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Aug 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 490 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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