Kanawha County property record for 242 Melton St, Elkview, WV 25071 · Last verified November 2025
| Property Type | Quadplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (8,015 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,608 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 15-23B-0061.0000 |
| Primary APN | 15-23B-0061.0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 8,015 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06235978 |
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| Street Address | 242 MELTON ST |
| City | ELKVIEW |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25071 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | 2 TRACTS PT OF LTS 11-12-13 MELTON ADN 242 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEON ADN |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-13 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3051 |
| Census Tract | 11100 |
Source: Kanawha County records · APN 15-23B-0061.0000
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 626 MELTON ADDITION # ADN, ADN, ELKVIEW, WV 25071-8136 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0030830619 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Kanawha County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
| Type | Name |
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Unified School District | Kanawha County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,608.00 (+1.9%) | $63,840 (+1.92%) Land $9,120 Building $54,720 | $106,400 (+1.92%) Land $15,200 Building $91,200 |
| 2023 | $1,578.00 (+1%) | $62,640 (-) Land $9,120 Building $53,520 | $104,400 (-) Land $15,200 Building $89,200 |
| 2022 | $62,640 Land $9,120 Building $53,520 | $104,400 Land $15,200 Building $89,200 | |
| 2021 | $789.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kanawha County (54039C), updated September 22, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 540390111003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
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| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 45 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 45 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 109 (1991–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 109 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021, tidal / storm surge, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 55% of West Virginia |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,515 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 97 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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