Hancock County property record for 401 Phyllis Ave, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 1.09 acres (47,872 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $958 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 02-CH7C-0247.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-CH7C-0247.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,752 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 47,872 sqft (1.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 290 ft deep x 165 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06027408 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 PHYLLIS AVE |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.100 ACRES LOT 31 MEADOWCREST ADN |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
401 Phyllis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 PHYLLIS AVE, CHESTER, WV 26034-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Phyllis Ave was $958 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4% from the year before.
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 | $958.00 (+4.02%) | $79,980 (+2.54%) Land $27,300 Building $52,680 | $133,300 (+2.54%) Land $45,500 Building $87,800 |
| 2025 | $921.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,000 Land $27,300 Building $50,700 | $130,000 Land $45,500 Building $84,500 |
| 2023 | $796.00 (+1.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,240 (+2.03%) Land $21,540 Building $50,700 | $120,400 (+2.03%) Land $35,900 Building $84,500 |
| 2022 | $786.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,800 Land $20,100 Building $50,700 | $118,000 Land $33,500 Building $84,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Phyllis Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 401 Phyllis Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.9% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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