Jefferson County property record for 401 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,308 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-3-0131.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-3-0131.0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,579 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 401 E GERMAN ST |
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| City | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25443-1659 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LTS 1,2 RAY'S ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 972203 |
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.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1071, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-1071 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,308.00 (-0.61%) | $118,600 (-) Land $74,300 Building $44,300 | $197,667 (-0.02%) Land $123,833 Building $73,833 |
| 2025 | $1,316.00 (+3.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,600 (+2.95%) Land $74,300 Building $44,300 | $197,700 (+2.97%) Land $123,800 Building $73,900 |
| 2023 | $1,270.00 Homeowner's exemption | $115,200 Land $74,300 Building $40,900 | $192,000 Land $123,800 Building $68,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1985–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN serves 4,300 people · EPA ID WV3301933 |
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| 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 199 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Glo Fiber.
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