Jefferson County property record for 2497 Smith Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,241 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 6.01 acres (261,796 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,673 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Jun 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-0008.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-0008.0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,241 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,028 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,089 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,089 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 261,796 sqft (6.01 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 2497 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLES TOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25414-3793 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 6 AC HADLEY, PERKINS |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | KABLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 972800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Spring Grove listed 2021 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 100006504 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2497 Smith Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2497 SMITH RD, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-3793 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MCLEAN MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20229476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1284 / 13 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Property Address | 2497 SMITH RD, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-3793 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16633 MANDILEIGH LN, HAMILTON, VA 20158-9479 |
| Document Number | 002468/553 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2468/553 |
| Instrument | 202200009477 |
| Name | MCLEAN MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FAIRFAX, VA 22030 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2497 SMITH RD, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-3793 |
| Document Number | 0000007907 |
| Book / Page | 001242 / 000539 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2497 SMITH RD CHARLES TOWN WV 254143793, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-3793 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2497 SMITH RD, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-3793 |
| Document Number | 0000003166 |
| Book / Page | 001220 / 000282 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3166 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2497 SMITH RD CHARLES TOWN WV 254143793, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-3793 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2497 Smith Rd was $4,673, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,673.00 (+0.21%) | $405,200 (+0.97%) Land $79,700 Building $325,500 | $675,333 (+0.98%) Land $132,833 Building $542,500 |
| 2025 | $4,663.00 | $401,300 Land $72,500 Building $328,800 | $668,800 Land $120,800 Building $548,000 |
| 2023 | $4,382.00 | $375,200 Land $70,300 Building $304,900 | $625,300 Land $117,200 Building $508,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2497 Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 28 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 2497 Smith Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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