Hancock County property record for 243 Ritchie Ave, Weirton, WV 26062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,349 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $913 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-W44P-0229.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-W44P-0229.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,349 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,740 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 336 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06126710 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 RITCHIE AVE |
| City | WEIRTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26062-4114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 43 HILLCREST (EXCEPT MINERALS) |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHARD MORT |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BUTLER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
243 Ritchie Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 RITCHIE AVE, WEIRTON, WV 26062-4114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20152075 |
| Deed Book / Page | 835 / 2917 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 243 Ritchie Ave was $913, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Weirton City |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $913.00 (+5.43%) | $57,180 (+4.84%) Land $14,940 Building $42,240 | $95,300 (+4.84%) Land $24,900 Building $70,400 |
| 2025 | $866.00 | $54,540 Land $13,920 Building $40,620 | $90,900 Land $23,200 Building $67,700 |
| 2023 | $834.00 (-3.25%) | $54,720 (-1.83%) Land $14,100 Building $40,620 | $91,200 (-1.83%) Land $23,500 Building $67,700 |
| 2022 | $862.00 | $55,740 Land $15,120 Building $40,620 | $92,900 Land $25,200 Building $67,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 Ritchie Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 243 Ritchie Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WEIRTON AREA WATER BOARD serves 19,676 people · EPA ID WV3300516 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Turbidity not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Oct 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 21 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 134 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 |
May also be available: Frontier, Smart Way Communications.
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