Barbour County property record for 293 S High St, Philippi, WV 26416
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,615 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $312 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-9-0065.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-9-0065.0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,615 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,167 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 271 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00811660 |
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| Street Address | 293 S HIGH ST |
| City | PHILIPPI |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26416-1311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 6, HIGH ST. MASON ADD. |
| Legal Subdivision | MASON ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BARBOUR WV |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 965600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Philippi Historic District listed 1990 · 114 contributing resources · NRIS 90001241 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
293 S High St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Barbour County records, as of November 21, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 248 BOUNDARY AVE, ELKINS, WV 26241-3902 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 243916 |
| Deed Book / Page | 506 / 39 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARBOUR WV |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 293 S HIGH ST, PHILIPPI, WV 26416-1311 |
| Document Number | 506/39 |
| Book / Page | 506 / 39 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 243916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 293 S High St was $312.
Source: Barbour County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Barbour County |
| Municipality | Philippi City |
| Unified School District | Barbour County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312.00 | $34,740 Land $6,420 Building $28,320 | $57,900 Land $10,700 Building $47,200 |
| 2023 | $288.00 | $32,040 Land $6,420 Building $25,620 | $53,400 Land $10,700 Building $42,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 293 S High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 104 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2011 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 104 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 104 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 293 S High St is low, with a 0.02% 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 |
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| 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 | CITY OF PHILIPPI serves 3,544 people · EPA ID WV3300104 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jul 2024 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Dec 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 15 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 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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