Fayette County property record for 342 Shears Ave, Powellton, WV 25161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $70 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-41S-0084.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-41S-0084.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,764 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 83 ft deep x 127 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06290391 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 342 SHEARS AVE |
| City | POWELLTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25161 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 SEC 2 POWELLTON R/S LE SHIRLEY WELCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
342 Shears Ave is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Fayette 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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 573, POWELLTON, WV 25161-0573 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 342 Shears Ave was $70 with a homeowner's exemption, up 14.8% from the year before.
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette County |
| Unified School District | Fayette County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70.00 (+14.75%) | $25,500 (+2.16%) Land $3,120 Building $22,380 | $42,500 (+2.16%) Land $5,200 Building $37,300 |
| 2025 | $61.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,960 Land $3,120 Building $21,840 | $41,600 Land $5,200 Building $36,400 |
| 2023 | $39.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,100 Land $2,880 Building $20,220 | $38,500 Land $4,800 Building $33,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 342 Shears Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
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 342 Shears Ave is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 88% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
No cell data coverage reported
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