Kanawha County property record for 237 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,900 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,439 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 11-8-0054.0000 |
| Primary APN | 11-8-0054.0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 23 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06327744 |
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| Street Address | 237 CAPITOL ST |
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25301-2209 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LT 23X120 CAPITOL ST 237 |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1064 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Downtown Charleston Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 2006 · 122 contributing resources · NRIS 06000166 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
237 Capitol St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2001.
Source: Kanawha County records, as of November 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 FERN RD W, CHARLESTON, WV 25314-1167 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000253369 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2533 / 69 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Capitol St was $7,439.
Source: Kanawha County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Kanawha County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,439.00 | $231,170 Land $37,200 Building $193,970 | $385,276 Land $62,000 Building $323,276 |
| 2023 | $7,439.00 | $231,170 (-) Land $37,200 Building $193,970 | $385,276 (-) Land $62,000 Building $323,276 |
| 2022 | $231,170 Land $37,200 Building $193,970 | $385,276 Land $62,000 Building $323,276 | |
| 2021 | $7,409.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Capitol St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1997 · 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 237 Capitol St 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 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST private · serves 209,283 people · EPA ID WV3302016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Glo Fiber, Optimum, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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