Raleigh County property record for 244 Nelson St, Beckley, WV 25801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,997 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,839 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $591 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-1A-0038.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-1A-0038.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,997 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,839 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 59.6 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06227914 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | NELSON ST |
| City | BECKLEY |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SEC 3 REV MAP J H FARLEY LTS W/SOPHIA |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | RALEIGH WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 1002 |
244 Nelson St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Raleigh County records, as of December 1, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 361, SOPHIA, WV 25921-0361 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0050009515 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 244 Nelson St was $591.
Source: Raleigh County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh County |
| Municipality | Sophia Town |
| Unified School District | Raleigh County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $591.00 | $40,560 Land $2,460 Building $38,100 | $67,600 Land $4,100 Building $63,500 |
| 2023 | $602.00 | $41,520 Land $2,460 Building $39,060 | $69,200 Land $4,100 Building $65,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1980–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · 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 244 Nelson St is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 74% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | RALEIGH COUNTY PSD COAL CITY serves 3,415 people · EPA ID WV3304123 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | BECKLEY WATER COMPANY |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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