Jefferson County property record for 304 E Washington St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,477 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-2-0121.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-2-0121.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,080 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 83.3 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 304 E WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LT #181 W WASHINGTON & ALY |
| Legal Lot Number | 181 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 972204 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Shepherdstown Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1987 · 176 contributing resources · NRIS 87001205 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
304 E Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2005.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 823, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-0823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010150003 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 304 E Washington St was $2,477 with a homeowner's exemption, down 10.7% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Shepherdstown Town |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,477.00 (-10.74%) | $206,800 (-0.53%) Land $112,400 Building $94,400 | $344,667 (-0.53%) Land $187,333 Building $157,333 |
| 2025 | $2,775.00 Homeowner's exemption | $207,900 Land $112,400 Building $95,500 | $346,500 Land $187,300 Building $159,200 |
| 2023 | $2,590.00 | $194,100 Land $112,400 Building $81,700 | $323,500 Land $187,300 Building $136,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 E Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2024 · 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 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1984–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 304 E Washington St 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 | 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 | CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN serves 4,300 people · EPA ID WV3301933 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 | None last 10 years |
| 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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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