Jefferson County property record for 304 W 5th Ave, Ranson, WV 25438
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 999 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-4-0022.0004 |
| Primary APN | 08-4-0022.0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 999 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,998 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 51 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 304 W 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RANSON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25438-1016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT #5 MINERAL STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLES TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 972401 |
304 W 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2014.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 W 5TH AVE, RANSON, WV 25438-1016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20147490 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1141 / 503 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007490 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 304 W 5th Ave was $745 with a homeowner's exemption, down 28.8% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Ranson Corporation |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $745.00 (-28.84%) | $74,200 (-0.8%) Land $26,700 Building $47,500 | $123,667 (-0.83%) Land $44,500 Building $79,167 |
| 2025 | $1,047.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,800 Land $26,700 Building $48,100 | $124,700 Land $44,500 Building $80,200 |
| 2023 | $918.00 | $64,800 Land $20,500 Building $44,300 | $108,100 Land $34,200 Building $73,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 W 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · 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 W 5th 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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 416 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 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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