Ohio County property record for 253 W Cardinal Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,870 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,457 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-W30A-0078.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-W30A-0078.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06042043 |
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| Street Address | 253 W CARDINAL AVE |
| City | WHEELING |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26003-2605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH PARK SEC 5 L 78 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH PARK |
| Jurisdiction | OHIO WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
253 W Cardinal Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Ohio County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 W CARDINAL AVE, WHEELING, WV 26003-2605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 1004/068 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | OHIO WV |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 W CARDINAL AVE, WHEELING, WV 26003-2605 |
| Document Number | 1004/068 |
| Book / Page | 1004 / 068 |
| Map Reference | PB 3 PG 92 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19734670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 W CARDINAL AVE, 253, WHEELING, WV 26003-2605 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 W Cardinal Ave was $1,457, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Ohio County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ohio County |
| Municipality | Wheeling City |
| Unified School District | Ohio County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,457.00 (+3.48%) | $98,100 (+3.81%) Land $21,600 Building $76,500 | $163,500 (+3.81%) Land $36,000 Building $127,500 |
| 2025 | $1,408.00 | $94,500 Land $21,600 Building $72,900 | $157,500 Land $36,000 Building $121,500 |
| 2023 | $1,369.00 (-1.65%) | $92,100 (-1.03%) Land $21,600 Building $70,500 | $153,500 (-1.03%) Land $36,000 Building $117,500 |
| 2022 | $1,392.00 | $93,060 Land $21,600 Building $71,460 | $155,100 Land $36,000 Building $119,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 W Cardinal Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2006
| 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 253 W Cardinal Ave 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 |
| 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 | WHEELING serves 29,899 people · EPA ID WV3303516 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Aug 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 4,000 / 4,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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