McDowell County property record for 457 Caretta, War, WV 24892
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,093 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $242 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-20-0036.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-20-0036.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 744 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,093 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 63 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00152893 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 457 CARETTA |
| City | WAR |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24892 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L 457 BL A CARETTA |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 954504 |
457 Caretta is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.
Source: McDowell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 COX LAKE RD, STANLEY, NC 28164-9431 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 457 Caretta was $242, up 0.8% from the year before.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell County |
| Unified School District | McDowell County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $242.00 (+0.83%) | $10,620 (+0.57%) Land $360 Building $10,260 | $17,700 (+0.57%) Land $600 Building $17,100 |
| 2025 | $240.00 | $10,560 Land $360 Building $10,200 | $17,600 Land $600 Building $17,000 |
| 2023 | $240.00 | $10,560 Land $360 Building $10,200 | $17,600 Land $600 Building $17,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 457 Caretta in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2002.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2005 · 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 | 3 (2002–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2023 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 457 Caretta is high, ranking above 75% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 89% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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