Hampshire County property record for 457 Potomac Ave, Romney, WV 26757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,082 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.719 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $791 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-19A-0019.0000 |
| Primary APN | 07-19A-0019.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,082 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,082 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.719 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 457 POTOMAC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROMNEY |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26757-1230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHAWEN SUB DIV LOT 19 .723 AC (SURVEY) |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAWEN SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 723 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMPSHIRE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | ROMNEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 968402 |
457 Potomac Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Hampshire County records, as of November 21, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 472 POTOMAC AVE, ROMNEY, WV 26757-1231 |
| 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 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000563295 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 457 Potomac Ave was $791.
Source: Hampshire County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Unified School District | Hampshire County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $791.00 | $46,680 Land $20,940 Building $25,740 | $77,800 Land $34,900 Building $42,900 |
| 2023 | $713.00 | $40,920 Land $17,220 Building $23,700 | $68,200 Land $28,700 Building $39,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 457 Potomac Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 7, 2002 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · 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 457 Potomac 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 | 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 | ROMNEY WATER DEPT serves 1,911 people · EPA ID WV3301405 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Jul 2025 Organic carbon removal Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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