Kanawha County property record for 238 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,477 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 11-8-0078.0000 |
| Primary APN | 11-8-0078.0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06325130 |
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| Street Address | 238 CAPITOL ST |
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25301-2206 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LT 25X120 CAPITOL STREET 238 |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| 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.
Source: Kanawha County records, as of August 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 HEWITT DR, SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177-2344 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2500 / 653 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 238 CAPITOL ST, CHARLESTON, WV 25301-2206 |
| Document Number | 0031880483 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 31880483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 48 HEWITT DR, SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177 |
| Document Number | 0046760044 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 46760044 |
| Name | PARTY III |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Kanawha County assessment roll, as of November 6, 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 | $2,477.00 (-59.65%) | $76,980 (-59.65%) Land $43,440 Building $33,540 | $128,300 (-59.65%) Land $72,400 Building $55,900 |
| 2023 | $6,139.00 (+0.39%) | $190,800 (-) Land $43,440 Building $147,360 | $318,000 (-) Land $72,400 Building $245,600 |
| 2022 | $190,800 Land $43,440 Building $147,360 | $318,000 Land $72,400 Building $245,600 | |
| 2021 | $6,115.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 |
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