Roane County property record for 281 Slate Rd, Spencer, WV 25276
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 856 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $144 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-29-0001.0003 |
| Primary APN | 07-29-0001.0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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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 | 856 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 74459901 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 SLATE RD |
| City | SPENCER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25276-7753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .22 SUR SLATE |
| Jurisdiction | ROANE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 962800 |
281 Slate Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Roane County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2594 CHARLESTON RD, SPENCER, WV 25276-9602 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232187726 |
| Deed Book / Page | 641 / 643 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000626/702 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANE WV |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 SLATE RD, SPENCER, WV 25276-7753 |
| Document Number | 000626/702 |
| Book / Page | 626 / 702 |
| Map Reference | DB 445 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2177804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 454 RANDOLPH RD, SPENCER, WV 25276-7954 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Slate Rd was $144, down 54.3% from the year before.
Source: Roane County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Roane County |
| Unified School District | Roane County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $144.00 (-54.29%) | $8,220 (-54.18%) Land $6,420 Building $1,800 | $13,700 (-54.18%) Land $10,700 Building $3,000 |
| 2025 | $315.00 | $17,940 Land $6,120 Building $11,820 | $29,900 Land $10,200 Building $19,700 |
| 2023 | $298.00 (+2.05%) | $16,800 (+2.94%) Land $5,640 Building $11,160 | $28,000 (+2.94%) Land $9,400 Building $18,600 |
| 2022 | $292.00 | $16,320 Land $5,400 Building $10,920 | $27,200 Land $9,000 Building $18,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Slate Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 2, 2012 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 281 Slate Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 51% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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