Greenbrier County property record for 242 5th St, Rainelle, WV 25962
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $380 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-5-0142.0000 |
| Primary APN | 13-5-0142.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 94 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 800 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 FIFTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RAINELLE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 7 BLK 21 LEVELTON LAND & IM PROVE CO 5TH ST 50X94 RAINELLE FROM GOTSHALL |
| Legal Subdivision | RAINELLE |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GREENBRIER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
242 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Greenbrier County records, as of November 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 5TH ST, RAINELLE, WV 25962-1214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000616815 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 5th St was $380.
Source: Greenbrier County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier County |
| Municipality | Rainelle Town |
| Unified School District | Greenbrier County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $380.00 | $32,340 Land $1,020 Building $31,320 | $53,900 Land $1,700 Building $52,200 |
| 2023 | $289.00 | $24,000 Land $900 Building $23,100 | $40,000 Land $1,500 Building $38,500 |
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 242 5th St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 30 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 148 (1996–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 29 of 148 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · Severe Storms, 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 242 5th 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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