Summers County property record for 279 Main St, Hinton, WV 25951
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,138 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $296 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 04-7-0082.0000 |
| Primary APN | 04-7-0082.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 826 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,138 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 94 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 4504 7008200000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 MAIN ST |
| City | HINTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25951-2531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 UPPER HINTON AVIS |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMERS WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUESTONE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1064 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
279 Main St is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2013.
Source: Summers County records, as of November 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 674 FOX ADDITION RD, HINTON, WV 25951-5606 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 000WB26461 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 8, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 146971 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Main St was $296.
Source: Summers County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Summers County |
| Municipality | Hinton City |
| Unified School District | Summers County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $296.00 | $28,320 Land $3,360 Building $24,960 | $47,200 Land $5,600 Building $41,600 |
| 2023 | $60.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $25,860 Land $3,360 Building $22,500 | $43,100 Land $5,600 Building $37,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Main St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 47 (1984–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 47 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 279 Main St 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 | 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 | WVAWC BLUESTONE PLANT private · serves 20,562 people · EPA ID WV3304513 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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