Hampshire County property record for 278 Ed Arnold Rd, Augusta, WV 26704
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 12 acres (522,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $528 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-30-0049.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-30-0049.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 522,720 sqft (12 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 278 ED ARNOLD RD |
|---|---|
| City | AUGUSTA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26704-8571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 12.00 AC TRACT B AUGUSTA ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | B AUGUSTA ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | B |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMPSHIRE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 968301 |
278 Ed Arnold Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2012.
Source: Hampshire County records, as of January 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 278 ED ARNOLD RD, AUGUSTA, WV 26704-8571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 000504/683 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Ed Arnold Rd was $528 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Hampshire County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Unified School District | Hampshire County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $528.00 Homeowner's exemption | $82,320 Land $27,660 Building $54,660 | $137,200 Land $46,100 Building $91,100 |
| 2023 | $481.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,300 Land $23,340 Building $51,960 | $125,500 Land $38,900 Building $86,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Ed Arnold Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 7, 2002 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 278 Ed Arnold Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 55% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | GLOBAL CAPITAL OF WORLD PEACE private · serves 80 people · EPA ID WV3301414 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2022 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Hardy Telecommunications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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