Ritchie County property record for 289 Smith Hill, Cairo, WV 26337
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $203 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-3-0020.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-3-0020.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,312 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 289 SMITH HL |
|---|---|
| City | CAIRO |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26337 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEAR ROUTE 31 B 65X80X80X84 |
| Jurisdiction | RITCHIE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1089 |
| Census Tract | 962400 |
Source: Ritchie County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 SMITH HL, CAIRO, WV 26337 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Ritchie County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie County |
| Municipality | Cairo Town |
| Unified School District | Ritchie County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,420 (+3.21%) Land $3,060 Building $12,360 | $25,700 (+3.21%) Land $5,100 Building $20,600 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $14,940 (+4.62%) Land $2,820 Building $12,120 | $24,900 (+4.62%) Land $4,700 Building $20,200 |
| 2023 | $203.00 | $14,280 Land $2,820 Building $11,460 | $23,800 Land $4,700 Building $19,100 |
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 February 2, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1985–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CAIRO WATER DEPARTMENT serves 339 people · EPA ID WV3304301 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HUGHES RIVER WATER |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Apr 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Armstrong Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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