McDowell County property record for 459 Caretta, War, WV 24892
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,173 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,744 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $53 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-20-0006.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-20-0006.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,173 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,392 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 2,744 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 58 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00151976 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 459 CARETTA |
| City | WAR |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24892 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L459 BL A CARETTA |
| Legal Lot Number | 459 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5033 |
| Census Tract | 954504 |
459 Caretta, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: McDowell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 4, NORTH TAZEWELL, VA 24630-0004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 459 Caretta was $53.
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 | $53.00 | $2,340 (-) Land $300 Building $2,040 | $3,900 (-) Land $500 Building $3,400 |
| 2025 | $53.00 | $2,340 Land $300 Building $2,040 | $3,900 Land $500 Building $3,400 |
| 2023 | $53.00 | $2,340 Land $300 Building $2,040 | $3,900 Land $500 Building $3,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 459 Caretta in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 459 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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