Hancock County property record for 326 3rd St, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,615 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $441 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-CH7G-0437.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-CH7G-0437.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,615 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06025785 |
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| Street Address | 326 3RD ST |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PTS 242-243 & RT OF WAY S MCD 3RD ST |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
326 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2019.
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 326 3RD ST, CHESTER, WV 26034-1132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 00868/1451 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 326 3RD ST, CHESTER, WV 26034-1132 |
| Document Number | 00886/1601 |
| Book / Page | 886 / 1601 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200002394 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Date | May 5, 2022 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1 Months |
| Due | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 326 3RD ST, CHESTER, WV 26034-1132 |
| Document Number | 00868/1451 |
| Book / Page | 868 / 1451 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 202000000167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 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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Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,100 (+9.63%) Land $6,000 Building $26,100 | $53,500 (+9.63%) Land $10,000 Building $43,500 | |
| 2025 | $29,280 Land $4,920 Building $24,360 | $48,800 Land $8,200 Building $40,600 | |
| 2023 | $441.00 (+215%) | $28,980 (-0.41%) Land $4,620 Building $24,360 | $48,300 (-0.41%) Land $7,700 Building $40,600 |
| 2022 | $140.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,100 Land $4,740 Building $24,360 | $48,500 Land $7,900 Building $40,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 326 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2004–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| 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 326 3rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 373 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 |
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