Kanawha County property record for 451 Kessinger Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $394 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-39-0035.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-39-0035.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,106 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 253 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06434398 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 451 KESSINGER RD |
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25314-1528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 9 WINTZ ADN LICK BRANCH KESSINGER 451 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
Source: Kanawha County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 18066, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25303-8066 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Kanawha County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Kanawha County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $394.00 (-40.57%) | $24,540 (-40.47%) Land $6,240 Building $18,300 | $40,900 (-40.47%) Land $10,400 Building $30,500 |
| 2023 | $663.00 (+6.42%) | $41,220 (+6.02%) Land $6,240 Building $34,980 | $68,700 (+6.02%) Land $10,400 Building $58,300 |
| 2022 | $38,880 Land $6,240 Building $32,640 | $64,800 Land $10,400 Building $54,400 | |
| 2021 | $623.00 |
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 September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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