Putnam County property record for 42 Pickens Ave, Buffalo, WV 25033
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $966 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 03-5-0078.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-5-0078.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 4,801 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00001662 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 PICKENS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 ODELL ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | ODELL ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
42 Pickens Ave, a mobile home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Putnam County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1287, ELEANOR, WV 25070-1287 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 615 / 551 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Pickens Ave was $966, up 503.8% from the year before.
Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam County |
| Municipality | Buffalo Town |
| Unified School District | Putnam County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $966.00 (+503.75%) | $64,800 (+510.17%) Land $8,340 Building $56,460 | $108,000 (+510.17%) Land $13,900 Building $94,100 |
| 2025 | $160.00 | $10,620 Land $7,680 Building $2,940 | $17,700 Land $12,800 Building $4,900 |
| 2023 | $274.00 (+1.48%) | $9,360 (+0.65%) Land $7,680 Building $1,680 | $15,600 (+0.65%) Land $12,800 Building $2,800 |
| 2022 | $270.00 | $9,300 Land $7,680 Building $1,620 | $15,500 Land $12,800 Building $2,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 42 Pickens Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 2, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2006–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 42 Pickens 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 | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST private · serves 209,283 people · EPA ID WV3302016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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