McDowell County property record for 279 Ream Rd, Welch, WV 24801
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,441 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-17-0012.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-17-0012.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,441 sqft (0.079 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 72 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Account Number | 00151234 |
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| Street Address | 279 REAM RD |
| City | WELCH |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | L 279 BL F CARETTA |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5036 |
| Census Tract | 954504 |
Source: McDowell County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 622 HC 32 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 00000555/8 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell County |
| Unified School District | McDowell County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $420 (-12.5%) Land $420 | $700 (-12.5%) Land $700 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $480 (-) Land $480 | $800 (-) Land $800 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $480 Land $480 | $800 Land $800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2005 · 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 Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 77% of the US · above 91% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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