Ohio County property record for 298 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,633 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-W53-0162.0001 |
| Primary APN | 10-W53-0162.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 264 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06273926 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 298 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | WHEELING |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26003-6231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STEENROD PCL E1/2 OF E1/2 L 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEENROD |
| Jurisdiction | OHIO WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
298 Washington Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Ohio County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 CRILE RD, WASHINGTON, PA 15301-7803 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 001031/361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OHIO WV |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 298 WASHINGTON AVE, WHEELING, WV 26003-6231 |
| Document Number | 924/137 |
| Book / Page | 924 / 137 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 19663990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 298 Washington Ave was $1,633, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Ohio County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ohio County |
| Municipality | Wheeling City |
| Unified School District | Ohio County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,633.00 (+3.42%) | $54,960 (+3.74%) Land $13,560 Building $41,400 | $91,600 (+3.74%) Land $22,600 Building $69,000 |
| 2025 | $1,579.00 | $52,980 Land $13,560 Building $39,420 | $88,300 Land $22,600 Building $65,700 |
| 2023 | $1,541.00 (-1.78%) | $51,840 (-1.14%) Land $13,560 Building $38,280 | $86,400 (-1.14%) Land $22,600 Building $63,800 |
| 2022 | $1,569.00 | $52,440 Land $13,560 Building $38,880 | $87,400 Land $22,600 Building $64,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 298 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 382 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2006 · 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 File median of 55 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 55 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 382 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 25 of 382 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · other causes |
| 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 298 Washington Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WHEELING serves 29,899 people · EPA ID WV3303516 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Aug 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 490 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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