Kanawha County property record for 3 Observatory Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 870 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $656 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-25-0152.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-25-0152.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,740 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06433497 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 OBSERVATORY RD |
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25314-1829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 7 PT LT 3 & UNNUMBERED LT WILLIAMS OSBORNE RD & 16 FT R/W CONT 121.5X41X15 IRR |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,7 |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
3 Observatory Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Kanawha County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 OBSERVATORY RD, CHARLESTON, WV 25314-1829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Observatory Rd was $656.
Source: Kanawha County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Kanawha County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $656.00 | $40,800 Land $17,940 Building $22,860 | $68,000 Land $29,900 Building $38,100 |
| 2023 | $642.00 | $39,960 (-) Land $17,940 Building $22,020 | $66,600 (-) Land $29,900 Building $36,700 |
| 2022 | $39,960 Land $17,940 Building $22,020 | $66,600 Land $29,900 Building $36,700 | |
| 2021 | $745.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Observatory Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3 Observatory Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 43% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST private · serves 209,283 people · EPA ID WV3302016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 415 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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