McDowell County property record for 288 McDowell St, Welch, WV 24801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 944 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $220 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 15-2-0435.0000 |
| Primary APN | 15-2-0435.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,394 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 23 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00801812 |
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| Street Address | 288 MCDOWELL ST |
| City | WELCH |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24801-2218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L A SUBDIV 91 MCDOWELL ST |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 954503 |
Source: McDowell County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 692 S NC 111 HWY, CHINQUAPIN, NC 28521-8530 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell County |
| Municipality | Welch City |
| Unified School District | McDowell County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $220.00 (+31.74%) | $7,260 (+31.52%) Land $540 Building $6,720 | $12,100 (+31.52%) Land $900 Building $11,200 |
| 2025 | $167.00 | $5,520 (-) Land $540 Building $4,980 | $9,200 (-) Land $900 Building $8,300 |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $5,520 Land $540 Building $4,980 | $9,200 Land $900 Building $8,300 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| 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 | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 83% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | CITY OF WELCH serves 2,907 people · EPA ID WV3302421 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Oct 2025 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Aug 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 13 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) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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