Brooke County property record for 38 Highland Ave, Beech Bottom, WV 26030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $359 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-B36K-0051.0000 |
| Primary APN | 01-B36K-0051.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,570 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 61 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03301680 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | BEECH BOTTOM |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26030-1011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 16 DIDOMENICO PLAN |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 31700 |
38 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Brooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 HIGHLAND AVE, BEECH BOTTOM, WV 26030-1011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Highland Ave was $359, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Brooke County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Brooke County |
| Municipality | Beech Bottom Village |
| Unified School District | Brooke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $359.00 (+1.99%) | $22,920 (+1.33%) Land $1,560 Building $21,360 | $38,200 (+1.33%) Land $2,600 Building $35,600 |
| 2025 | $352.00 | $22,620 Land $1,560 Building $21,060 | $37,700 Land $2,600 Building $35,100 |
| 2023 | $340.00 | $21,600 Land $1,560 Building $20,040 | $36,000 Land $2,600 Building $33,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 6 (1979–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| 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 38 Highland Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BEECH BOTTOM WATER DEPT serves 610 people · EPA ID WV3300502 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| MCTV Fiber | 500 / 500 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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